New & Used Flatbed Trailers for Sale | Steel, Combo and Aluminum Specs

Aluminum vs. Steel vs. Combo Decks

The right material makes a big difference, and choosing the right flatbed depends on your haul. Aluminum flatbed trailers are designed to maximize payload while being weight-conscious. Steel models are built for maximum durability and load-bearing capabilities.

Combo flatbeds combine steel and aluminum to maximize durability and weight savings. Combo trailers are a good option if you want balanced performance across diverse hauling conditions.

Apitong Wood Decking vs. Aluminum Flooring

Choosing decking for your trailer is another important material decision, which depends upon the type of freight being hauled, loading methods and weight considerations. Aluminum flooring offers significant weight savings and excellent corrosion resistance with long-term life.

Apitong wood decking provides excellent traction, forgiveness and easier repairability.

48' and 53' Configurations and More

We have new and used 48ft and 53ft flatbeds available, as well as other sizes. No matter your hauling needs, we have models and dimensions to suit your operations.

40-Ton and 50-Ton Capacity Flatbeds

Great Dane steel Freedom SE flatbed trailers and combo Freedom LT trailers are rated for 80,000 pounds (40 tons) of evenly distributed payload, meeting most legal interstate limits. For higher capacity needs, the all-aluminum Freedom XP flatbed can be custom-configured with beam and axle options to accommodate up to 120,000 pounds (60 tons) of uniformly distributed weight, making it an option for demanding or specialized hauls.

Closed Tandem, Spread Axle and Sliding Axle Setups

Flatbeds are available in closed tandem, spread axle and sliding axle setups for versatility across different cargo and road scenarios.

Closed tandems typically offer lower trailer weight, better maneuverability and reduced tire wear, often making them a great choice for concentrated loads.

Spread axle flatbeds can support a higher axle weight limit, though the limit will depend on the axle's weight class. Spread axle trailers offer easy load scaling.

Sliding axle setups allow for optimal weight distribution, greater load versatility and more freight opportunities. They allow hydraulic forward or backward movement of the axle assembly.

Coil Packages and Pipe Spools

When you're hauling long materials, such as pipe or rolled metal, some features can make the process easier. Coil packages are one trailer enhancement that usually includes concentrated load ratings and sliding winch tracks built into the side rails to easily strap down heavy cargo.

Integrated into the rub rails, stake pockets and pipe spools offer extra security, preventing pipes from shifting and falling off the deck.

When you're looking for these flatbed enhancements, look for these coil package flatbed specs:

• Load ratings: A concentrated load rating reflects the maximum weight supported over a small section of the trailer deck - vital for safely hauling coils. Look for platforms rated for 50,000-60,000 pounds or the amount you need for concentrated loads. This rating allows you to carry more over a small area, usually in the center of the trailer.
• Crossmember spacing: This refers to the intervals between main support bars under the deck. A coil package will add extra crossmembers spaced more closely together. Choose tighter spacing for heavier loads.
• Features for securing your load: Choose multiple winches or built-in tie-down tracks for flexible securement across the deck, accommodating cargo of various sizes.
• Beams: Main beams on trailers with coils should be deeper and reinforced, or made from high-tensile steel or a similar material, so you can concentrate weight on the trailer.

As a coil package specialist, Jim Hawk Truck Trailers stocks and sources flatbeds with reinforced main beams, tighter crossmember spacing and securement features designed for heavy, concentrated loads. Our team understands the unique needs of coil haulers, so ask us how to spec your next coil-ready flatbed.