i was looking at flatbed trailers earlier, ive seen 45', 48' and 53' trailers, if i was to buy a 45' flatbed would there be loads i couldnt take, that would require a 48' or 53' trailer? if so are there a lot of loads that require a 48' or 53' or would i be alright with a 45'
with a 45 you will get higher loads than a 48 becuase of space requirements what that means is lower fuel economy the same load on a 45 compared to a 48 doesnt look the same at all...a 45 is alot higher here in lumber country....steel not so much of a differnce a 53 is a waste of money IMO unless you hual alot of styrofoam...theres just too much trailer for lumber and steel loads witch means alot of empty space on a grossed out load
What type of trailer has more freight that it can carry 1. Flatbed 2. Stepdeck Please give input on what you O/O have seen out there for freight for these. NeroK9
A 48foot is the way to go, a 53 is a waste, and a 45 sometimes isnt enough. As for a regular flatbed and a drop deck it depends on what your carrying. I prefer the drop deck 1-closer to ground so its easier to get on 2- closer to ground so your center of gravity isnt as high 3- you can haul taller loads that would be over height on a regular flatbed 4- they make frames that go on the drop deck to extend the platform and make it as long as you need it( same height platform that is above kingpin) Downfall- if you have to back up to a dock it cant be regular dockheight All depends on what you will be hauling
If i was buying an all around trailer for any occasion and general commodity in the flat bed arena it would be a 50' step with spread axles and a 10 ft top deck. Just my overall best fit for any conditions.
A 45 here in the states is going to badly restrict what loads you can get. Go with a 48 x 102. Only 96 wide will restrict you also, but not nearly as badly as a 45 long.
