Standard Flatbed Trailer

A standard flatbed trailer is versatile and commonly used to transport a wide range of cargo, including large, bulky, or oddly shaped items. Its open deck design allows for easy loading and unloading from any side.

  • Dimensions: Typically 48 to 53 feet long and 8.5 feet wide
  • Weight Limit: Up to 48,000 pounds
  • Height Limit: Cargo up to 8.5 feet tall
  • Best for: Building materials, machinery, and large equipment
  • Accessibility: Open deck for loading from the sides, top, or rear

Step Deck (Drop Deck) Trailer

The step deck trailer has a dual-level design, with a lower deck behind the tractor and a higher deck near the front. This allows for the transport of taller loads while staying within road height limits.

  • Dimensions: Lower deck: 37 to 43 feet long, Upper deck: 10 to 11 feet long, Width: 8.5 feet
  • Weight Limit: Up to 48,000 pounds
  • Height Limit: Lower deck: up to 10 feet tall, Upper deck: up to 8.5 feet tall
  • Best for: Tall equipment, agricultural machinery, construction equipment
  • Special Features: The lower deck allows taller loads without violating height restrictions

Extendable Flatbed Trailer

The extendable flatbed trailer is designed for long loads that exceed the length of a standard flatbed. Its adjustable length makes it ideal for extra-long cargo.

  • Dimensions: Extends from 48 feet to 80 feet or more, Width: 8.5 feet
  • Weight Limit: Up to 43,000 pounds
  • Height Limit: Cargo up to 8.5 feet tall
  • Best for: Long pipes, beams, and wind turbine blades
  • Special Features: Extendable length for accommodating oversized cargo

Double Drop Trailer

The double drop trailer, also known as a lowboy, features a lowered middle section between the front and rear decks, creating a “well” for taller cargo.

  • Dimensions: Well length: 25 to 29 feet, Front deck: 10 to 11 feet, Rear deck: 9 feet, Width: 8.5 feet
  • Weight Limit: Up to 40,000 pounds
  • Height Limit: Well height: up to 12 feet tall cargo
  • Best for: Heavy construction equipment, industrial machinery
  • Special Features: Extremely low middle deck for tall loads

Removable Gooseneck (RGN) Trailer

The RGN trailer has a detachable front, allowing the trailer to be lowered to the ground for easy loading of heavy equipment. It is designed for carrying very heavy and tall items.

  • Dimensions: Length: 29 to 65 feet, Width: 8.5 feet
  • Weight Limit: 42,000 to 150,000 pounds (depending on axle configurations)
  • Height Limit: Cargo up to 12 feet tall
  • Best for: Large construction equipment like bulldozers, excavators
  • Special Features: Gooseneck detaches to create a loading ramp, excellent for heavy machinery

Lowboy Trailer

Lowboy trailers are specifically designed for transporting tall and heavy loads that exceed the height and weight limits of standard flatbeds.

  • Dimensions: Deck length: 24 to 29 feet, Width: 8.5 feet
  • Weight Limit: 40,000 to 80,000 pounds (depending on axle configurations)
  • Height Limit: Cargo up to 12 feet tall
  • Best for: Heavy machinery, oversized loads
  • Special Features: Low deck height to accommodate taller loads and comply with road regulations

Conestoga Trailer

The Conestoga trailer combines the functionality of a flatbed with a rolling tarp system that covers the cargo, protecting it from the weather while still allowing easy access for loading and unloading.

  • Dimensions: Length: 48 to 53 feet, Width: 8.5 feet
  • Weight Limit: Up to 44,000 pounds
  • Height Limit: Cargo up to 8.5 feet tall
  • Best for: Weather-sensitive loads, such as steel coils, lumber, or automotive parts
  • Special Features: Retractable tarp system for protection from the elements

Side Kit Flatbed Trailer

The side kit flatbed trailer has detachable panels or “kits” along the sides, which can be used to contain and protect certain types of cargo.

  • Dimensions: Length: 48 to 53 feet, Width: 8.5 feet
  • Weight Limit: Up to 45,000 pounds
  • Height Limit: Cargo up to 8.5 feet tall (depending on side kit height)
  • Best for: Bulk materials like sand, gravel, and agricultural products
  • Special Features: Detachable side panels for added cargo protection

Stretch Double Drop Trailer

The stretch double drop trailer has a similar design to the standard double drop but can extend to accommodate very long loads. It features a well in the middle section, allowing for extra-tall cargo.

  • Dimensions: Well length: 25 to 29 feet, Front deck: 10 to 11 feet, Rear deck: 9 feet, Can extend up to 65 feet
  • Weight Limit: Up to 45,000 pounds
  • Height Limit: Cargo up to 11.5 feet tall
  • Best for: Long, oversized cargo like industrial machinery, wind turbine blades
  • Special Features: Extendable well for extra-long loads, low clearance for tall items

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