1. Common flatbed semi trailer

This comes in a fixed structure usually used in the loading and movement of containers. Flatbed semi trailer is usually used to transport 20ft or 40ft containers, they are mainly used for container transportation supporting ships, ports, shipping lanes, highways, transit stations, bridges, tunnels, and multimodal transport.

3 axles 40ft flatbed trailer is the most popular model. TITAN can also offer the 20ft/45ft/48ft/53ft, 2/3/4 axles, the capacity from 60-100 tons.

TITAN 3 axle 40ft flatbed semi trailer for sale

Common flatbed semi trailer is a rigid structure of steel construction forming a platform on which containers get loaded and unloaded through the use of overhead cranes.

The common flatbed semi trailer usually comes with a landing gear that plays a key role in enhancing stability during loading and unloading operations. And it comes with well-marked points to facilitate the loading of containers and their transportation to designated locations.  This type of trailer is affordable and easy to use.

2. Container tipper trailer

This type of flatbed semi trailer offers an easy way of unloading cargo. To facilitate its unloading capabilities, the container tipper trailer come in a different structural design from other types of flatbed semi trailers.

Over and above the conventional horizontal platform for carrying the load, the dump flatbed trailer has both lower and upper frames attached to it via a pivot device. There is a hydraulic cylinder installed in it to raise the platform ready for transportation of the loaded cargo.

During the offloading process, the container is set to fall steadily through gravity. The container falls freely backwards once it is unlocked and loosed from the trailer’s top section.

It simplifies the loading process of containers It doesn’t necessarily need auxiliary equipment and systems for loading and unloading cargo from the platform. Operations can be done without using a crane.

3. Extendable flatbed trailer

Extendable flatbed trailer, you can freely adjust the length of the semi-trailer according to the length of the cargo, so as to meet the transportation needs of different goods.

TITAN 3 axle extendable flatbed trailer for sale

With the rapid development of the global transportation industry, semi-trailers have also begun to diversify into a variety of categories. Common flatbed semi trailers have limited capabilities, but special trailers also have single functions and low utilization rates.

Therefore, the bosses of transportation companies increasingly need a extendable flatbed trailer that can load very long cargoes, such as long cement pipes, steel pipes, wood, wind blades for power generation, etc.

TITAN 3 axle extendable flatbed trailer details display

When this extendable flatbed trailer is closed, it can transport containers. But it can be extended at the back section to create room for a much longer cargo that needs to be transported. With this type of trailer, one can easily load a cargo that takes almost the entire length of the bed.

This type of flatbed semi trailer with an extendable chassis provide unique solutions for handling over-sized cargo. Otherwise, it would be practically impossible to make this type of transportation.

A flatbed semi trailer is a very useful platform that is used in the shipping industry. It is primarily used for the transportation of shipping containers of different sizes.

However, it can also be used to take up other different types of loads. These different types of flatbed trailers have different capabilities and usefulness for various applications as discussed in here.

Over and above this knowledge of the flatbed semi trailers, the local laws and regulations are vital in defining what type of trailer you can use for your operations.

Through this video below, you can learn about different types of flatbed semi trailer, such as 2 axle flatbed trailer with bogie suspension, 3 axle 40ft flatbed semi trailer,4 axle flatbed trailer with front wall, etc.

As well as the process, testing, packaging and customer feedback, etc.

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