Streetside view of horse trailer Model 8552 with optional ramp
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8552 Horse Trailer


Bigger horses will appreciate the roomy stalls in the Featherlite Model 8552 horse trailer. Trailer owners, on the other hand, will enjoy all the values and features associated with a Featherlite horse trailer including a deluxe camper door, standard gravel guard and all the benefits of all-aluminum construction. Don’t let your horses ride business class!

Note: Model 8552 is available only on select dealer lots. See Model 9551 if you are interested in this configuration.

Big horse trailer Model 8552 is a slant load aluminum trailer that can be configured to hold 2 to 3 horses. It is designed for bigger horses with stalls that are 50” wide. The trailer itself is 7’6” wide and ranges from 18’ to 22’ long. Each horse gets one drop down feed door and one window with bars. The dressing room’s short wall is four feet long. The outside of the horse trailer boasts aluminum “wave” side panels, protective gravel guard and countless more options. Lack of space is definitely not an issue when it comes to these bumper pull horse trailers.

Hitch Type Bumper pull
Load Type Slant
Trailer Width 7' 6"
Trailer Length 2H = 18' ; 3H = 22' 2"
Horse Stalls 2 or 3-horse
Stall Width 50"
Dressing Room Size 48" short wall
Inside Height 7' 6"
Exterior Sides White .040 aluminum exterior sheets with bottom "Wave" side panels
Rear Doors Double rear doors with windows, pressure latch & removable post (photos show trailer with optional rear ramp)
Escape Door Side unload door in front of first horse with nylon strap (on 3H only)
Windows Drop down feed door with drop down bars in front of each horse; 34 1/4" x 22" window with bars behind each horse
Tack Area Folding rear tack wall lined on one side
Living Quarters None available
Stall Dividers Slant stall dividers with shoulder separator and spring-loaded slam latch
Weight For the weight of this particular model, please download and reference Trailer Weight Index for bumper pull horse trailers.
Warranty 8-year limited structural warranty; Transferable warranty* available on qualified trailers

Additional Features
Saddle Rack: Adjustable saddle rack with blanket bar for each horse mounted on removable post. Extra location for post in dressing room.
Rubber on Walls: Rubber up 48" on wall behind horses & up 44" on wall in front of horses; White .040 aluminum lining above wall rubber
Floor Mats: 3/4" rubber mats in horse area
Roof Vents: One pop-up roof vent per horse
Dome Lights: Dome light in horse area, rear tack & dressing room
Dressing Room: 36" deluxe camper door; 3' clothes rod; turf on floor; brush tray
Tie Rings: Five inside tie rings per horse and 1 outside tie ring per horse
Axles: Two rubber torsion axles with electric brakes / 2H = 3500#; 3H = 4800#
Tire/Rim: 16" 6-hole silver modular wheels with ST235/85R16 Load Range D tires (Qty:4)
Exterior Lights: LED clearance lights and 4 wraparound LED stop/turn lights; Clearance lights on 2011 models have new rounded, flush mounted design
Tapered Gooseneck: NA
Gravel Guard: Standard
Popular Options- See dealer for more!
‘WOW Mats’
The ‘WOW Mat’ includes knobs strategically located underneath the rubber mats to give superior absorption and cushion to your horses. This means horses can be calmer during travel and experience less fatigue.
‘WOW Mats’
2” Thick Stall Pads
Featherlite’s optional stall pads are now 2” thick. This provides even more cushion, protection and safety for horses during travel.
2” Thick Stall Pads
Air Flo Divider
The Air Flo divider option features vertical bars on the shoulder separator in lieu of a solid panel, allowing for more air flow for your horses. Also available on telescoping divider option.
Horse trailers divider
Air Flo Saddle Rack
An Air Flo saddle rack, designed with aluminum piping, is optional in your horse trailer.
Horse trailer saddle rack
Aluminum Wheels
Stylish aluminum wheels are optional on your horse trailer. Color choices include dark grey or silver.
Horse trailer aluminum wheels
Back Lit Feather
Add uniqueness and style to your Featherlite horse trailer with the optional back lit feather on the front of your trailer. This will make the highly recognizable feather and your trailer stand out even more going down the road or pulling into your next horse show!
Back Lit Feather
Bumper Pull with Living Quarters
Customize a bumper pull horse trailer with a front living quarters, including an outdoor cooking area for entertaining at horse shows and events. This particular model was built with a 2-burner cooktop, microwave and sink housed in a compartment in the front of the trailer that is accessed with a hinged flip-up door. Inside the trailer is a refrigerator, 19” LCD TV/DVD, cabinets and radio/CD player. The trailer features an awning, exterior speakers, porch lights and more. Many options available!
Bumper Pull Trailer with Living Quarters
Butt or Chest Bar
Featherlite horse trailers are available with butt or chest bars with padding on curbside or streetside of the trailer.
horse trailers padding
Camera & Rear Motion Sensor
To make maneuvering your horse trailer easier and safer, an optional rear view camera and motion sensor is available. This option operates similar to what is found on selected vehicles by alerting you when the rear of the trailer is near an object or person.
Camera & Rear Motion Sensor
Dog Boxes
A popular option for those involved in field trials, dog boxes across the front wall of the dressing room are available. Option shown includes a flat nose (instead of v-nose) with 8 boxes and vents on the side.
Dog Boxes in Horse Trailers
Dual & Tri-Colored Exterior Side Sheets
Stylish dual and tri-colored side sheets are available on Featherlite horse trailers. Various color choices available.
Bumper pull trailer with dual side sheets
Dual Color V-nose
A stylish dual color v-nose is optional on Featherlite bumper pull trailers. You can also opt for one of your two colors to be eye-catching stainless steel (shown). Note: Option shown on Featherlite low-profile stock trailer.
Dual Color V-nose
EZ Connector
The EZ Connector’s electrical connection system ensures a reliable connection so that lights and brakes will work each time regardless of the conditions. This high-tech plug for vehicles and trailers is magnetically attached, corrosion free and waterproof with a no-fail breakaway feature and lifetime limited warranty.
EZ Connector
Feed Bag
Add a feed bag with tie rings to your horse trailer. Note: Feed bag shown in straight load trailer. Feed bags in slant loads are triangular and come with 3 tie rings.
horse trailers feed bag
Firm-mat Flooring
Featherlite’s Firm-mat flooring completely seals your trailer’s floor and provides a padded, slip resistant surface that is impervious to liquids and eliminates the need for rubber mats. It’s also extremely easy to clean! A 1/4” thick smooth finish that’s ideal for tack rooms and mangers or a 1/2” thick textured option is available.
Horse trailers firm mat flooring
Halogen Load Light with Switch
12-volt halogen load light with switch makes loading easier. Available in multiple quantities.
horse trailers load light option
Interior L.E.D. Strip Lighting
Stylish L.E.D. interior strip lighting makes the horse area brighter.
horse trailers LED lighting
Keyless Entry
Gain entry to the doors of your Featherlite horse trailer with an optional electronic key touchpad.
Keyless Entry
Outside Room
Extend the space of any Featherlite trailer with an outdoor awning room/tent. The added space is great for entertaining or hospitality purposes.
Outside Room
Outside Tie Ring
Add a tie ring to the outside of your trailer. Often ordered in multiple quantities.
horse trailers, tie ring
Painted Roof Rail
Add an extra stylish touch to your horse trailer with a painted roof rail. Various colors available including black, red and yellow, as shown here.
horse trailers painted roof rail
Painted Side Panels
Durable powder coated paint is available on the side panels of Featherlite horse trailers. Make your Featherlite stand out in the crowd!
Painted Side Panels
Polished 'Wave' Side Panels
Add 'wow' to your horse trailer with polished 'wave' side panels.
Horse trailers polished wave panels
Raised Hay Rack
Add a raised 6' long hay rack with ladder to your horse trailer.
horse trailer hay rack
Rear Ramp Behind Double Doors
Add a fold up rear ramp behind the horse trailer's double doors to make loading easier for those horses who need it.
horse trailers rear ramp
Rear Ramp With Doors Above
Rear ramp with doors above with 2 windows and double pipe hardware.
horse trailers rear ramp
Stainless Steel or Smooth Skin Exterior
This horse trailer comes standard with Featherlite's 'wave' side panels on the trailer's bottom, but you can opt for a smooth skin (shown) or stainless steel exterior.
horse trailers
Swing Out Saddle Rack
A swing out saddle rack makes accessing saddles easier.
Featherlite swing-out saddle rack option
Walk Through Aluminum Door
24" walk through aluminum door for slant load models
Horse trailer walk through aluminum door
Wrapped Hay Rack
A 6 ft. long hay rack with ladder is wrapped to match horse trailer color.
Horse trailers hay rack

Exterior Graphic Options
Blue/Grey Vinyl Graphics (Bumper pull)

Blue/grey vinyl graphics for bumper pull trailers. To view stripe/design and to view all the colors, download Horse Trailers Graphics PDF.
Horse Trailers - Blue/Grey Graphics
Red/Grey Vinyl Graphics (Bumper pull)

Red/grey vinyl graphics for bumper pull trailers. To view stripe/design and to view all the colors, download Horse Trailers Graphics PDF.
Horse Trailers - Red/Grey Graphics
Silver/Grey Vinyl Graphics (Bumper pull)

Silver/grey vinyl graphics for bumper pull trailers. To view stripe/design and to view all the colors, download Horse Trailers Graphics PDF.
Horse Trailers - Silver/Grey Vinyl Graphics
Tan/Grey Vinyl Graphics (Bumper pull)

Tan/grey vinyl graphics for bumper pull trailers. To view stripe/design and to view all the colors, download Horse Trailers Graphics PDF.
Horse Trailers - Tan/Grey Graphics

Color Options
Blue
Green
Black
Silver
Brandywine
Red
Orange
Yellow




Featherlite, Inc. reserves the right to change or alter these specifications without notice. Dimensions shown are approximate and may vary. Some trailers shown with optional equipment. See a Featherlite dealer for most up-to-date specifications and options.
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