Snow cone trailers for sale in Houston and Texas
A snow cone trailer is one of the simplest food businesses to permit: no grease cooking, no hood and no fire suppression. It still needs sinks, water and steady power for the ice machine.
Trailers that fit
Each model page lists exactly what is included.
TX-12 Slush & Snow Cone
Frozen-drink trailer with slush and snow cone machines
TX-12 Coffee
Compact stainless coffee and drinks trailer with three refrigeration units
TX-12 Color Edition
Airstream-style coffee trailer, painted in your color
What you get
Machines included
The TX-12 Slush & Snow Cone comes with a 3-tank slush machine, a snow cone machine and an ETL-listed undercounter refrigerator.
Water and sinks
3-compartment sink, hand sink, hot and cold water, 40 gal fresh and 53 gal waste tanks.
Power
120V wiring with outlets on 20 A circuits and a 50 amp inlet for a generator or site power.
License
DSHS lists snow cone vendors as Type II: $618 plus a $400 pre-licensing inspection.
Every trailer includes
- 17-digit VIN from an NHTSA-registered manufacturer
- Federal safety (FMVSS) certification label
- Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin to title the trailer in your state
- DOT lights, DOT-rated tires and safety chains
- Specified for the Texas DSHS and Houston fire inspections, and matched to your state's health rules on your build sheet
- Photos and video of your trailer before it ships
- Pickup in Houston, or delivery to 47 states quoted before you sign
Questions
Does a snow cone trailer need a hood?
No. Without grease cooking there is no hood or fire suppression requirement.
Can I sell coffee from the same trailer?
Yes. Ask for a dedicated 240V circuit and a water line for an espresso machine.
Related guides
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