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Utility VS. Great Dane Trailers

Discussion in 'Refrigerated Trucking Forum' started by NFDDJS, Apr 3, 2013.

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  1. Apr 3, 2013 #1
    NFDDJS

    NFDDJS Light Load Member

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    I am looking at buying 2 new trailers, closest dealer is Utility then Great Dane. This will be a reefer trailer... What do all of you think? I have also looked at Hyundia but I have not ever run with these...


    So what do you all think??? Good bad???
     
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  3. Apr 4, 2013 #2
    shovel98

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    Utility is a lighter trailer but Great Dane is better built and has better wiring and stronger frame work can actually close doors when not on level ground. I have pulled all three but would never get rid of my Great Dane unless for another Great Dane.
     
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  4. Apr 4, 2013 #3
    25(2)+2

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    We have Superseal XLTs and Utilities, I much prefer the lightweight big dog to use, multiple stops and still usually getting the doors shut again easily is a big deal to me.


    The regular SuperSeal is heavier, but I don't know how much.
     
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  5. Apr 4, 2013 #4
    Saddletramp1200

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    Great Dane /W a Thermo King is what I used. Utility makes a real nice dry van. GD holds temps better.
     
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  7. Apr 4, 2013 #5
    jbatmick

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    I have owned both, prefer the dog.
     
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  8. Apr 4, 2013 #6
    NFDDJS

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    What about the Hyundia trailers?
     
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  9. Apr 4, 2013 #7
    hawkjr

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    At my last company I enjoyed pulling the Great Dane's more than the Utility's... The Great Dane's seem to pull better than the Utility's IMO
     
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  10. Apr 4, 2013 #8
    Saddletramp1200

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    Don't trust it myself. Don't like the frame, & it ain't US made. When it breaks, who can repair it?
     
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  11. Apr 5, 2013 #9
    Avidchimp

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    Junk, and heavy.
     
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  12. Apr 5, 2013 #10
    flightwatch

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    Great Danes are no skinny dogs either. I know the Great Danes we have run anywhere between 500-1000lbs (depending on fuel tank size) heavier than the Utility's we have. The Great Danes are generally look better and feel better than the Utility's do as well.
     
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