STANDARD STEP-DECK/DROP-DECK
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Dimensions:
Length: 48 'to 53' (top deck is 11' long)
Width: 8.6'
Bottom deck height: 42'
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Max Weight: 48,000LBS
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Explanation: A step deck trailer, also known as a drop deck trailer, is a type of flatbed trailer designed to carry taller loads that would exceed the legal height limit if transported on a standard flatbed.
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Common Uses:
Heavy Equipment: Bulldozers, tractors, forklifts.
Tall Loads: Prefab buildings, large tanks, industrial machinery.
Construction Materials: Steel, pipe, rebar that needs to be stacked high.
Vehicles: Especially oversized or tall ones.
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Advantages:
Greater Height Clearance: Can carry taller items than a flatbed legally allows.
Forklift Accessible: Lower deck is easier to load/unload from the side or rear.
Versatile: Can haul a wide range of cargo types.
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Disadvantages:
Slightly Less Deck Space: Compared to a flatbed because of the stepped design.
More Complex Loading: Some cargo may not fit cleanly between the step levels.
Weight Distribution Needs Attention: Load must be balanced between decks.
