Dakota Cowboy Chuck Wagons
Recapture the Legacy of a Past Era

With a well established reputation for crafting high quality, western-style wagons, wheels and buggies, Hansen's carries its skilled workmanship to a new level with the Dakota Cowboy Chuck Wagon. “Built on the plains where the cowboy enjoyed his heyday and still roams today, these chuck wagons reflect that rich Western heritage in every detail.” Each Dakota Cowboy Chuck Wagon is authentically reproduced after researching original vehicles and historic photos, and then completely outfitted with the cowboy trappings of a century ago. “Our heritage is an important factor influencing our design and enthusiasm. We want each chuck wagon to look like it just came in from a cattle drive in the 1880's, before barbwire was strung out across the endless South Dakota prairie.”

Ike Blasingame, Dakota Cowboy - My Life In the Old Days, best describes those days. “We put in long hours in the saddle, and made roundup after roundup. Breakfast at dawn, riding circle to throw a roundup together; working the herd after the noon meal; stopping range work to go to Evarts to bring out new cattle; branding, dipping, or something, continually. We were pelted with rainstorms; hail pounded us a lot; wind beat the hills and dried the range. But we had long, pleasant days, too, and the hours flew by. We were a well-fed crew, well mounted, and liked our work.”

The Basic Dakota Cowboy Chuck Wagon - includes all the options of our basic covered wagon:

• Original Wagon Running Gear - completely re-conditioned, natural stain finish
• New Double-Box - highest grade poplar, with hardwood sill, riveted construction
• Lazy-back Spring Seat - with hand-forged arm rests
• New Hitch Equipment - hardwood pole, doubletree with singletrees & neckyoke
• 5 Bows and Canvas Cover - mounted with clips and hand-forged tarp hooks
• 15 Gallon Oak Water Barrel - with hinged lid, spigot and carrier

PLUS: Large Tool Box, Jockey Box and Authentic Deluxe Chuck Box