We just got a Wilson Ranchhand this spring. I looked at a few different trailers and it seemed like the best. Biggest draw-back of Norbert is they are extremely heavy and like cowsence said, the paint. A Wilson will hold up to alot as long as you don't need to go 60 miles an hour across the pasture. Just like anything else, how you use it and care for it makes the biggest difference.
I would go with the Wilson or a Merritt aluminum. Basically the same trailer. I used my 1/2 ton on my 24ft Wilson the other day, because our other truck was unavailable, and I hauled 7 pair no problem. Trailer will hold 8 or 9 pair and I think even my 1/2 ton could of handled 8, but then again it's a Chevy. :wink: