Key specifications of selected flatbed and dropdeck trailers from leading suppliers

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 II  

Floor: Knurled, 3-nailers, integrated outside rail

Crossmember: 22 in. with coil package

Distributed load capacity: 120,000-lb. GVW

Concentrated load capacity: 65,000 lb. in 4 ft.

Suspension: Hendrickson Intraax 25K; options available

Brakes: 16½-by-7 in., automatic slack adjusters, 4S-2M ABS

Tiedowns: Integrated winch track on both sides

Axles: TP, 121-in. spacing, 30 in. axle-to-rear

Rear stairway: Optional

FONTAINE | www.fontainetrailer.com |

Revolution Hybrid Combo Dropdeck

Floor: Friction stir welded aluminum with coil support

Main beams: Steel

Weight: 9,340 lbs. with tandems

Crossmember: Unitized construction,

box beam design

Rub rail/side rail: Aluminum, single routed

extrusion, single-piece design

Distributed load capacity: 52,000 lb. in 4 ft.

Suspension: Hendrickson Intraax AANT23K

Brakes: 16½ -by-7-in. fast change, cast drums, spring, automatic slack adjusters, Meritor Wabco 4S/2M ABS

Tiedowns: 15 pairs recessed in side rails, optional aluminum removable deck chain and chock supports available with unlimited position capability

Axles: Hendrickson Intraax

CCJ’s roundup of the latest dry van models appeared in our March 2012 issue, while our coverage of the latest refrigerated models appeared in May 2012.

Revolution Hybrid Combo Flatbed

Floor: Friction stir welded aluminum with coil support