Flatbed Step Deck Trailer

On a standard step deck trailer you can load up to a max of 10 high calculating from the lower deck.

Flatbed step deck trailer.

This model combines many of unique big tex features low profile decks led lights treated floor dual jacks and an adjustable coupler providing a professional grade trailer that delivers for an exceptional value. Step deck legal shipment height. With a step deck trailer the maximum height of the trailer is raised an additional 20 inches over the maximum height of the flatbed trailer that s a height of 10 2 for the standard step deck trailer. A step deck trailer also known as a drop deck or lowboy trailer is a commercial trailer designed to carry tall cargo that exceeds the legal height limit if transported on a traditional flatbed trailer.

Upper deck and lower deck that drops down after clearing the tractor unit. Step deck trailer or drop deck trailer is an open type of trailer with two deck levels. The most important difference between a standard flatbed and a step. Height haul items up to 8 5 feet high without an oversize permit.

Using a double drop trailer or what some call a lowboy you can increase that max height up to 11 6. 1988 jc step deck with ramps very low miles used as a spare trailer good brakes tires c w mb safety 23 850 obo. Generally step deck trailers can haul taller loads than flatbed trailers and often have ramps for unloading. The step deck trailer has all the same versatility as a flatbed trailer but has a lowered deck to accommodate for a taller cargo height.

The 14gn from big tex trailers is our medium duty single wheel gooseneck. This is up over the 8 6 maximum height on a standard flatbed. The weight allowance for a step deck is the same as the weight allowance for a standard flatbed which is usually between 48 000 53 000 pounds. The 10 to 13 shorter forward deck over the kingpin is a standard 58 60 in.

The length of the front deck of a drop deck trailer is considerably shorter than the length of the main deck usually at a ratio of 1 3 or 1 4. This depends on the newness and materials the trailer was manufactured with. Transporting tall cargo on a step deck prevents drivers and operators from having to obtain permits. A step deck also referred to as drop deck or open deck trailers is a flatbed that provides two hauling decks.

In addition the lower trailer provides a lower center of gravity allowing the trailers to haul heavy loads.