Best Flatbed?

I need a 53' flatbed, Who are the best manufacturers and why?

 

More details please. Spread axle light net weight or multi axle steel? Coil package needed? Tires 24.5 or 22.5 or 17.5? Need some idea of what you are planning to haul to plan for the trailer. Do you need the flashing lights for oversized loads. Air ride or spring ride? Sliding rear axle to run to California or Canada? Perhaps a used flatbed instead of NEW?

 

Mac, East, and Reitnouer. Search those names and you’ll find plenty of info.

 

I’m just voting for what I own
53’ aluminum, spread axle, Wilson with disc brakes and a lift axle.

 

Mac first. Reitnour second. East, Wilson and Extreme are tied for third.

 

Mac, East, Wilson.

 

Looks like Mac wins. Hands down Mac #1 Reitnour #2 no personal experience with the rest

 

I’m on my 3rd Reitnouer
2 flats and 1 step
No issues at all with anybody them
I do like MAC but have zero experience with them

A lot of Extreme owners are very unhappy with those trailers

 

Any business named “Extreme” causes me concern. There was a short time period where every new business that popped up was named “Extreme”. They were all fly-by-nighters that came and went. This company is 6yrs-old. That should be enough to give pause. Flatbed freight is incredibly hard on the trailer and a poorly built trailer will suffer. I just don’t think these guys have been in the game long enough to consider them.

 

The only experience I have with 53' Flatbed Trailer's is Wilson and I never had any problem with them. Quality trailer's all around in my experience.