Design, Dedication, and Durability- Don’t settle for anything less.

Hitchwagon Prices Starting at $48,225

Hansen Built Hitchwagons are the most original and stunning wagons in the show ring today. They have caught the attention of judges and audiences alike for the past 32 years. Our dedication to quality is evident in every aspect of our wagon construction. No detail is without consideration, from our hand forged stainless hardware to the gracefully flowing lines on our arched beds; features that will set your individual show wagon apart.

 

We incorporate traditional construction methods and mortise and tenon joinery, to assure that our wagons can boast superior durability and maintain true residual value.
The big hitches love Hansen wagons for the endless design ideas we have developed, exhibiting a proud, defining style and bringing out the best your horses have to offer.

Call today for more information on our Premier Wagons that Champions are Proud to Pull.

 

*New* Just Finished!

This is a great show wagon and has already won it's owner some awards.

A bright green auto body paint is accented in all chrome accessories and black striping. Six to eight horses pull this 2600 lb. wagon.

"Talent; Artistry; Journeymen; Wainwright; Professionalism; and Integrity. These qualities abide at Hansen Wheel and Wagon Shop.  Our expectations were not only met, but exceeded on our new hitch wagon."

                                          -Larry Bovard

 

Reed Barney Ranch

This wagon was custom built on an original Studebaker under carriage supplied by the customer. The running gear was restored and the bowed bed smooth panel body is outfitted with hand forged stainless steel hardware, hand forged brake system, hidden hydraulic brakes and hand striping.

 

 

 

 

Cape Cod

This wagon was commissioned to replicate the big eight horse Studebaker wagons used by Budweiser. This is one of the largest exhibit wagons with a 13 ft. long ribbed body bed and 3" springs. It also has traditional sarven wheels with big hubs and spin off threaded hub caps.

 

 

 

 

 

Redcastle Clydesdales

Originally built for a Clydesdale hitch in Scotland. A lightweight smooth raised panel owed bed that's just under 11 ft. The size and lightness makes this wagon work with one pair up to six up of horses. Currently this wagon is shown by the Rockey Ridge Clydesdales. The is one of our main stay designs with the best features from several original wagons.

 

 

 

 

The Great American

Built to replicate a wagon from the Grants Farm collection of Anheuser Busch. The straight silled ribbed body body is finely detailed with ornate shampering. It speaks quality design elements of the famed Studebaker company. At only 10 ft. it's a stocky running gear that is a great combo for two to six horses.

 

 

 

 

Schuler Farm

This is a restoration of an original Studebaker. The unique seat spring incorporates flowing scrolls into a unique design. It allows the seat to flip forward for overnight storage, protecting the seat cushion.

 

 

 

 

 

Smith Rancho

This is an example of a 5th wheel Dray wagon from Colorado. When brought to our shop this wagon was decaying and we had to put it back together. During the restoration a golden oak treatment was applied and the hardware was painted black creating a nice accent.

 

 

 

Jackson Fork Ranch

The body of this wagon is a raised panel arched bed. The finish is a special request tri coat show car color. The iridescent paint ranges from midnight blue to faberge eggplant. We incorporated a custom cast emblem and seat riser and fancy stainless steel forgings.

 

 

 

Express Ranch

This is another tribute to our construction methods following traditional shows through the U.S. and Canada since 1997. This wagon has never been repainted. The body has two tone panels, gold leaf lettering and custom cast ornament on seat riser.

 

 

 

 

 

Anheuser Busch

Here is one of the Budweiser hitch wagon's we have had the privilege to restore. It is a heavy original wagon that is pulled by eight clydesdales.

 

 

 

 

 

Sugar Ridge Village

This beautiful green and white hitch wagon shows unique east coast features. It has bowed side panels and seat riser, rounded corner posts and custom hardware.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Samson Harness Shop

Samson Harness is traditional quality harness builder in Northern Minnesota. They have an appreciation for original working vehicles. This was an original wagon in desecrated condition. We were provided with a pattern to rebuild this wagon to original specifications as seen 100 years ago. It has a unique signage on the tailgate saying KEEP OFF to keep city kids from catching a ride.

 

 

Wolf Meadows Ranch

We built in the late 1980's this is a smooth panel straight sided wagon. Originally this wagon was shown locally but now resides in California. Over 20 years old and still never repainted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Roney Ranches

This 10 ft. arched bed body sits on top of a restored Studebaker ambulance running gear. Not only is it lightweight it still holds historic integrity and can handle two to four horses.

 

 

 

 

 

Rocking Horse

We built this in 1992 this famous show hitch wagon has been shown by some of the premier draft horse breeders of the East. It was given a premium painting procedure and highlights the durability of a great hitch wagon. This wagon has been through many owners and is still going strong.

 

 

 

 

 

Here is an example of our conservation methods. This wagon is in it's original paint colors it was dressed in during the 1870's. It served major cities on the east coast and when it was rolled into our shop it was covered in a dirty darkened aged finish which we were able to remove and re seal with varnish to conserve. It is very rare to find a vehicle in this immaculate of condition being untouched for 100 years. Even the umbrella holder was still attached to the seat frame. It has it's share of scars but it speaks it's story serving the transportation of early America.

 

History

Hitch wagons, sometimes called express wagons or show wagons, were widely used for light trucking. Companies took great pride in the hitch wagons bearing their business name and in the magnificent team of horses that pulled them. Show wagons were pulled in parades and exhibitions to advertise companies and their products. Today, an astounding number of companies, breeders and draft-horse owners continue this tradition.