I have oak on my lowboy and loaded alot heavier equipment than a 8k pickup and not broke a board, the treated pine on my ramps a D6XL turned them into toothpicks
Wood Decking for Dropdeck
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What ever wood you go with make sure it is dry. Kiln dried would be best.
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did transcraft use apitong flooring in 1993? i just put a deposit on a 48x102 flat,but the wood # the back of the trailer needs to be replaced.
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what are the advantages and disadvantages of having a wood deck flat?
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Disadvantage...Weight....
Does anyone still use apple wood?....
The contractors I used to work for had all of their low-beds with apple wood decks.... -
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matierials do not shift as much on a wood deck
there is a place in western pa that will do a 48 flat in oak for about $1700 make an appt,, drop it off in the morning first thing and pick it up in the afternoon -
Disadvantage. Weight. Durability. Just like every thing else in life. Lots of trade offs. Haul machinery on many backhauls. Always leery when loading a tracked machine. -
I have a composite deck....
Meaning I have "nailers" and an aluminum deck.....
Best of both worlds......
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