He Builds People Hauler Wagons

He Builds People Hauler Wagons WAGONS/TRAILERS Conversions If you need a horse-drawn or tractor-drawn wagon for your agritourism or event business Aaron Nolt can help you out The owner of A-A Carriage-Wheel Shop in New Holland Penn started by making and repairing wheels Then based on customer requests he added building horse-drawn carriages and carts and wagons to his business “We use torsion axles and leaf springs for a better ride in the wagons ” Nolt says adding they are built on 6-ton running gear The 16-ft long tractor-drawn People Hauler wagons have treated wood with exterior stain for the sides kiln-dried poplar floors seats on the side and down the center and fixed steps on the back Horse-drawn wagons have the same seating configuration but are made of PVC board and have flip-up steps on the back “We also have a metal frame wagon with a roof over the top for shade and protection from the rain ” Nolt says He has sold wagons in several states in the East to farms and businesses that give rides and host holiday events Price for the tractor-drawn wagon is about $6 000 Though most sales are for carriages there’s also growing interest in A-A’s horse carts suitable for competitions or pleasure riding He also builds customized wagons Contact: FARM SHOW Followup A-A Carriage Wheel Shop 214 N Shirk Rd New Holland Penn 17557 ph 717 355-9182; aacarriage@ibyfax com www lancasterfarminglocator com/profile/aacarriag

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