Mon November 26, 2012
East Improves Optional Integrated Stairway for Flatbed Trailers
Securing a flatbed load often requires climbing up on — and down from — the deck of the trailer. That’s not easy, and can even be potentially dangerous. To provide a simpler, easier and safer entrance to and exit from the flatbed deck, East Manufacturing first introduced an optional integrated stairway a few years ago....
Thu November 15, 2012
XL Specialized Trailers Announces 110 Low-Profile Hydraulic Spec
XL Specialized Trailers’ XL 110 low-profile hydraulic detachable gooseneck is equipped with new standard features. The XL 55-ton (50 t) HDG now features five position variable ride height on the 13 ft....
Thu November 15, 2012
Air Ramp Technology Popular at Felling Trailers
Felling Trailers’ air ramp technology has increased in popularity among several of its trailer models, according to the manufacturer. Felling air ramps operate via an air bag system that works off the same supply as the air brake system....
Wed November 14, 2012
Talbert Introduces 50-Ton Traveling Axle Trailer
Talbert Manufacturing’s 50 ton (45 t) 5051 traveling axle trailer has been designed for customers that need to comply with 43-ft. (13 m) kingpin laws and regulations. Kingpin laws vary state to state but generally apply to any trailer longer than 48 ft....
Tue November 13, 2012
Philippi-Hagenbuch’s Lowboy Trailer, Vehicle Recovery Tool Ideal for Heavy Transport
Philippi-Hagenbuch (PHIL) is officially launching its HiVol lowboy trailer and vehicle recovery tool (VRT) system for transporting equipment. The two pieces of equipment are designed to work independently or together as one integrated system to haul the largest, heaviest off-highway mining equipment quickly, easily and safely....
Fri November 02, 2012
Landoll Redesigns Traveling Tail
A newly redesigned air-operated upper deck ramp is complete for Landoll Corporation’s traveling tail series. The air-operated ramp allows equipment to easily transition from the lower to upper decks on Landoll’s 900 series traveling tail trailer....
Fri November 02, 2012
East Introduces Built-in Tarp Storage Boxes for Drop Deck Trailers
East has introduced a new time saving and safety option to its drop deck trailers — an all-aluminum tarp storage box built into the floor of the upper or lower deck. This on-deck access location reduces multiple ups and downs on the trailer (lessening the chance for falls) to tarp the load, or store the tarp and tie-downs, which saves time and energy for both tasks....
Mon October 15, 2012
East Introduces Lowest Aluminum Drop Deck Trailer
Designed for increased payload versatility and better stability, East Manufacturing introduced an all-aluminum drop deck trailer with a low-slung 36 in. (91 cm) deck height. “Specialty loads, particularly equipment loads, keep getting taller and taller,” noted Bill McKenzie, director of dealer development and flatbed products at East....
Fri October 12, 2012
New Option for Landoll’s 455 Traveling Axle Trailer
Landoll Corporation has a new option for the Model 455 traveling axle trailer — a hydraulic kicker roller package. This package allows skid-mounted equipment for the oil fields and other industries to be easily loaded from the ground onto the trailer deck....
Thu September 13, 2012
Interstate Trailers Celebrates Its 30 Anniversary in 2012
Interstate Trailers is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2012 and the Mansfield, Texas-based manufacturer couldn’t be more excited to share the news with its customers and friends in the industry....
