Trailer Focus: Flatbed Trailers

Published July 1, 2009

Key specifications of selected flatbed and dropdeck trailers from leading suppliers


BENSON www.bensonproducts.com
524 ALUMINUM DROP DECK

Length: 1/-in. multi-hollow core with 3 nailers
Crossmember: 4 7⁄8-in. deep C-channel on 16-in. centers
Length: 48 ft.
Width: 102 in.
Upper deck: 11 ft.
Lower deck: 37 ft.
Side rails: 6-in. with stake pockets, 24-in. O.C. and double pipe spools
Concentrated load capacity: 52,000 lb. in 4 ft.
Suspension/axles: Hendrickson Intraax AAL250 P-style bearings
Brakes: 161/2-by-7 in. with extended service lining, 4S/2M ABS




DOONAN www.doonan.com
482 DB 14M
Floor: Apitong, aluminum with nailers
Crossmember: Steel with 14-in. centers
Rub rails: 5/16 in.
Side rails: 6-in. structural steel or 6-in. aluminum
Distributed load capacity: 90,000 lb. GVWR
Concentrated load capacity: 55,000 lb. in 10 ft.
Suspension: Hendrickson air ride
Brakes: Meritor Wabco
Tiedowns: Sliding winches, J hooks, recessed chain ties
Axles: Watson & Chalin, Hendrickson Intraax





EAST www.eastmfg.com
ALUMINUM BST
Floor: Knurled, 3-nailers, integrated outside rail
Crossmember: 22 in. with coil package
Distributed load capacity: 90,000 lb. GVW
Concentrated load capacity: 55,000 lb. in 10 ft.
Suspension: Meritor 230 FS; options available
Brakes: 161/2-by-7 in., automatic slack adjusters, 4S-2M ABS
Tiedowns: Integrated winch track on both sides
Axles: TQ, 121-in. spacing, 30 in. axle-to-rear




FONTAINE www.fontainetrailer.com
REVOLUTION HYBRID COMBO FLATBED
Floor: Friction stir welded aluminum
Main beams: Steel
Weight: 8,610 lbs. with super single tires and 8,960 lbs. with tandems
Crossmember: Unitized construction, box beam design
Single piece side rail/rub rail design: Aluminum, single routed extrusion
Distributed load capacity: 54,000 lb. in 4 ft.
Suspension: Hendrickson AANT23K Intraax
Brakes: 16 1/2 -by-7-in. fast change, cast drums, spring brakes, automatic slack adjusters, Meritor Wabco 4S/2M ABS
Tiedowns: 15 pairs recessed in side rails plus unlimited aluminum
removable deck chain tiedowns and chocks
Axles: Hendrickson Intraax

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REVOLUTION ALL-ALUMINUM FLATBED
Floor: Friction stir welded aluminum
Main beams: Aluminum
Weight: 7,950 lbs. with super single tires and 8,300 lbs. with tandems
Crossmember: Unitized construction, box beam design
Single piece side rail/rub rail design: Aluminum, single routed extrusion
Distributed load capacity: 52,000 lb. in 4 ft. (62,000 lb. in 4 ft. with Xtra Duty option)
Suspension: Hendrickson AANT23K Intraax
Brakes: 16 1/2 -by-7-in. fast change, cast drums, spring brakes, automatic slack adjusters, Meritor Wabco 4S/2M ABS
Tiedowns: 15 pairs recessed in side rails plus unlimited aluminum removable deck chain tiedowns and chocks
Axles: Hendrickson Intraax

VELOCITY STEEL DROPDECK
Floor: 1.125-in. wood, continuous floor
Crossmember: 18-in. centers front deck, 12-in. centers rear deck, 4-in. junior I-steel
Rub rails: 2.5-in. rolled formed steel
Side rails: 6-in. structural channel at 6.5 lb. per ft., full length on rear deck
Distributed load capacity: 80,000 lb. GVW
Concentrated load capacity: 52,000 lb. in 5 ft.
Suspension: Hendrickson AANL23K Intraax
Brakes: 16-by-7-in. fast change, cast drums, spring brakes, automatic slack adjusters, Meritor Wabco 4S/2M ABS
Axles: Hendrickson Intraax

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