Flatbed length

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

 

Seems to me that you need to know what you are going to be hauling before deciding on the trailer...

 

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.