Like many other trailer types, the specifications of Flatbed trailers vary depending on the capacity, manufacturer, and use. But on average, standard Flatbed trailer specifications include:

• • Open flat deck that makes loading and unloading easy
• • No roof or sides which is ideal for hauling irregularly shaped items
• • Multiple loading and unloading angles
• • Open deck allowing flexibility in securing different equipment
• • Tandem and multi-axle configurations to facilitate weight distribution
• • Customizable or specialized designs that can be extended or stretched to accommodate longer equipment.
•  

Still, with its open deck feature, our experts at Heavy Equipment Transport understand that equipment hauled on Flatbed trailers must not be exposed to rain or other extreme weather conditions like snow and, therefore, will protect them from these elements.

These trailers have varying dimensions depending on usage and hauling capacity, but a standard Flatbed trailer has lengths ranging from 48 feet to 53 feet. It has a maximum width of 8.5 feet, a maximum deck height of 60 inches, can haul a load height of 8.5 feet, and a maximum weight of 48,000 pounds.

While these are the standard dimensions and specifications of Flatbed trailers, it’s vital to understand that there are different types of Flatbed trailers. The standard Flatbed trailers are the most popular with a flat open deck.

There’s also the Step Deck or Drop Deck trailer type, with a lower deck at the front but retaining a flat deck in the rear, providing additional clearance for taller loads. We also have the Double Drop Deck trailer type with three deck levels providing maximum clearance for exceptionally and extremely tall loads. These are suitable for oversized equipment.

An Extendable Flatbed trailer is another type in this category. It’s developed to handle extra-long loads. This design can be adjusted to meet or match the specific length of your load.