What is a flatbed trailer?

What is a Flatbed Trailer?

A flatbed trailer is a type of semi-trailer designed with an open flat deck, without high side panels or a roof, making it the perfect solution for transporting oversized, heavy, or irregularly shaped cargo.

Main Features of a Flatbed Trailer:

Versatile: Can be used for various cargo types, from construction materials to agricultural equipment.

Open Deck: Facilitates the loading and unloading of large or bulky items.

No Enclosed Space: Weighs less and costs less compared to enclosed trailers.

Stake Pockets: Typically equipped with pockets on the sides for securing cargo with stakes or chains.

Common Uses:

Construction: Transporting heavy equipment, steel beams, and construction materials.

Agriculture: Transporting farm machinery, hay bales, and livestock.

Logistics: Transporting oversized or irregularly shaped goods.

Applications of Flatbed Trailers:

Large Machinery and Heavy Equipment: Suitable for transporting heavy or large machinery and equipment. The open deck design facilitates loading and unloading operations.

Irregularly Shaped Cargo: Ideal for irregularly shaped goods, as the open deck design eliminates concerns about exceeding trailer dimensions.

Containers: Can be equipped with container twist locks for stable and secure transportation of container cargo.

Steel Pipes, Tubes, and Similar Goods: Vehicle Master provides removable post components to facilitate the transport of cylindrical goods, effectively preventing them from rolling off.

Why Choose Vehicle Master’s Flatbed Trailers?

Vehicle Master is a leading semi-trailer manufacturer offering customized services to meet specific needs, with direct factory pricing. We use high-quality raw materials and advanced manufacturing processes, ensuring that this flatbed trailer has excellent durability and a strong load capacity, making it your best investment choice.

Common Specifications of Vehicle Master’s Flatbed Trailers:

Different Axles:

2 axle flatbed trailer

3 axle flatbed semi-trailer

4 axle flatbed trailer

Different Sizes:

20ft flatbed trailer: 7000mm x 2500mm x 1570mm

40ft flatbed semi trailer: 12400mm x 2500mm x 1570mm

45ft flatbed semi trailer: 13950mm x 2500mm x 1600mm

Different Load Capacities:

20 - 60 Tons flatbed semi trailer

30 - 80 Tons flatbed semi trailer

We can provide customization for other sizes and load capacities. Please contact us for detailed discussions.