Drop Deck and Double Drop Deck Trailer Transport
Drop deck trailers provide you with extended clearance for extra-tall hauls. Compared to flatbeds, step-deck trailers supply you with a foot or more of extra clearance for your overheight cargo. Still too tall to travel? Double drop-deck trailers give you two feet or more of extra clearance room. For that extra-long and extra-tall load, we supply extended-length stretch drop deck trailers too.
Drop deck trailers, also known as step deck trailers, provide you with extended clearance for extra-tall hauls. Compared to flatbeds, step-deck trailers supply you with a foot or more of extra clearance for your overheight cargo. Still too tall to travel? Double drop-deck trailers give you two feet or more of extra clearance room. For that extra-long and extra-tall load, we supply extended-length stretch drop deck trailers too.
Note: The General Capabilities shown below are estimates. Styles may vary.
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Our Recent Drop Deck Service Moves
Shipping a Draft ARM on Drop Deck Trailer on Drop Deck Trailer
Our agent Chris recently coordinated the move of a massive draft arm from Mesa, Arizona to Stockton, California. This 5,000lb load required a second follow vehicle to accommodate the twelve foot with. Despite heavy rains that made traffic difficult, the load was delivered on a timely matter thanks to good logistics coordination.
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Hauling a 2004 Caterpillar th360b Telescopic Handler on Drop Deck Trailer
When this Cat was stuck up a tree, so to speak, and needed a lift to work they called Heavy Haulers to transport it quickly and safely on an extremely tight schedule. This Caterpillar TH360B hitched a ride and arrived on time, bucket and all Heavy Haulers is who to call. Call your personal Heavy Haulers representative for your next quote. Seamless service from quote to delivery.
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International 4900 Transported on Drop Deck Trailer
This International 4900 and 3 containers were recently hauled by Heavy Haulers agent Mike Phillips. This shipment was loaded in Wittenberg, WI and delivered to its destination in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The total journey of this shipment was 1,642 miles long! Let Mike Phillips at Heavy Haulers handle your next shipment ! Call for more information on the services Heavy Haulers provides:
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DOUBLE DROP DECK TRAILER SHIPPING
When a step-deck trailer won’t do it, we break out the double-drop deck trailer. You gain another foot or so in height with the double drop-deck trailer versus the step-deck trailer. Plus, you gain extra well length and deck length with a drop-deck trailer. For your largest and tallest loads, the double drop-deck trailer is your best bet. Call us today, we’ll set you up!
STEP DECK TRAILER SHIPPING
We supply you with the best step-deck trailers available. They call ‘em drop deck trailers, too. If your cargo stands more than 8 ½-feet tall, you need a drop deck trailer. We can extend your clearance to 10 feet or more with a step-deck trailer. When it’s too tall to fit on a flatbed, call Heavy Haulers for a drop-deck trailer. We will match your needs with the correct equipment!
General capabilities
● Max freight: 42,000 pounds
● Main deck length: 25 - 29 feet
● Main deck width - 8 1/2 feet
● Main deck width - 8 1/2 feet
● Main deck height - 11 1/2 feet
● Front deck length - 10 feet
● Front deck width - 8 1/2 feet
● Front deck height - 8 1/2 feet
● Rear deck length - 9 feet
● Rear deck width - 8 1/2 feet
● Rear deck height - 10 feet
STRETCH DROP DECK TRAILER SHIPPING
If your cargo is extra long and extra tall, you need a stretch drop-deck trailer. Our extendable double-drop trailers can be fitted with multiple axles to disperse your heavy load over the length of the trailer. We can extend your main deck length to more than 60 feet, if needed. Call our representative now to discuss your heavy-haul trailer options!
Step Drop Stretch General capabilities
● Maximum freight weight - 45,000 pounds
● Main deck length - 35 feet to 63 feet
● Main deck width - 8 1/2 feet
● Main deck height - 10 feet
● Front deck width - 8 1/2 feet
● Front deck height - 8 1/2 feet
● Front deck height - 8 1/2 feet
● Front deck length - 10 feet
Double Drop Stretch General capabilities
● Standard freight weight - 40,000 pounds
● Main deck length - 29 feet to 50 feet
● Main deck width - 8 1/2 feet
● Main deck height - 11 1/2 feet
● Front deck length - 10 feet
● Front deck width - 8 1/2 feet
● Front deck height - 8 1/2 feet
● Rear deck length - 9 feet
● Rear deck width - 8 1/2 feet
● Rear deck height - 10 feet
Double Drop Deck Trailer vs. Lowboy Trailer
There are several differences between an double drop decktrailer and a lowboy trailer. Both are versatile trailers that are used for hauling heavy equipment and oversize loads. However, while an double drop deck detaches from the front allowing it to be used as a ramp for drivable equipment, the lowboy trailer is loaded from the rear and can’t be dropped any lower. Lowboys have an additional benefit of being able to add axles for increased weight capacity. This, along with the dropdown feature, allows for taller and heavier equipment to be transported without additional permits. Double drop deck trailers have a low center of gravity, usually making it more stable. At Heavy Haulers, our transport specialists will determine whether an double drop deck trailer or lowboy trailer is the best option for your oversize load. Call now! (800) 908-6206
Heavy Haulers Offer the Best Drop Deck Towing Services across All the 50 States
At Heavy Haulers, we have all the towing devices you require for proper and comfortable towing. Our versatile drop decks will provide you with an extension of clearance for shipping of equipment with extra-tall hauls. You will find that in the cases of our double drop decks you will have two feet or more of extra clearance room. Combining the team of experts we have with the broadest range of towing equipment we have; the resultant service is superb. Make a call through (800) 908-6206.
Expert Double Drop Deck Hauling By Heavy Haulers
A double drop deck trailer is the easiest way to haul an automobile, heavy duty truck, or other vehicle that can be driven onto the trailer. That's what sets double drop decks apart from the other trailer types. The additional deck lowers to the ground, allowing the shipment to be driven onto the platform without need of any additional equipment. Heavy Haulers, the nation's oversize load shipping specialists, provides professional double drop deck shipping services in all 50 states. Our experienced logistics managers will take care of all the details of your transport, including routing, scheduling, and obtaining permits. Heavy Haulers will also make arrangements for pilot and escort cars. Our transport services experts will make sure that your shipment is properly loaded and protected, so your overweight load arrives in great condition. Add our experienced drivers, who can handle any size freight payload, and Heavy Haulers is your safe, efficient shipping solution.
Recent Loads We Moved on a Double Drop Deck Trailer
Hauling Caterpillar 936F Wheel Loader on a Double Drop Deck Trailer
Nick H. at Heavy Haulers shipped this Caterpillar wheel loader for one of his clients. This Caterpillar 936F wheel loader was picked up in South Dakota and delivered to its destination in Illinois. Nick H. at Heavy Haulers can ship your freight anywhere in the United States, Mexico or Canada. For more information on the services Nick H. can provide call today:
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Transporting Caterpillar 936F Wheel Loader on a Double Drop Deck Trailer
Let Heavy Haulers manage your next haul! This is a Caterpillar 936F wheel loader our agent Nick H. recently shipped. This Caterpillar wheel loader was picked up in Rapid City, SD and delivered to Bedford Park, IL. This wheel loader was 24 feet in length, 8 feet in width, 11 feet high and weighed 27,500 pounds. To schedule your next haul or for more information on our services call Nick H. at Heavy Haulers.
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Shipping a Full-Size Bus on a Double Drop Deck Trailer
Heavy Hauler recently had the job to move this people mover for over one thousand miles from San Diego, California to Austin in Texas. It was our Agent Milos Visnjic who was in charge to coordinate the move this 20 ton Gillic 40 which with its 40” in length, 8.5” in wight and 10.3” in height can hold up to 43 people. A step deck with a 16” ramps was needed to carefully load and safely transport this $30,000$ public server. Do you need to move heavy transportation vehicles? Give Milos a call at:
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CONTACT USHow Much Can a Double Drop Deck Trailer Handle?
The whole design of a double drop deck trailer is based on the need to drive something onto the platform for easier loading of heavy vehicles. So, what are the legal limits for transporting on one? The height and width allowances for your double drop deck trailer shipment are each 8.5 feet. The legal limit for length is 48 feet, but some double drop trailers measure 53 feet. Your trailer can handle 48,000 pounds of cargo, which can be easily loaded and unloaded because of its lowered deck.
The experts at Heavy Haulers can take care of your overweight load with no problem. Oversize loads are what we specialize in and nobody offers more comprehensive double drop deck transport services than us. Let us take care of all the permits, routing, and scheduling for your next double drop deck shipment of trucks or other heavy equipment and relax, knowing everything is taken care of by the experts. Our shipping team provides a safe, efficient delivery without any surprises.
What Do We Use Double Drop Decks to Transport?
Flatbed shipping is cheaper than specialized shipping, so whenever a conventional flatbed trailer can be used, the team at Heavy Haulers will go this route. With this in mind, any time cargo reaches a height of around 9 feet, double drops are the optimal choice. Double drops are used to carry larger tractors, construction and agricultural equipment, and tanks.
Double Drop Deck Trailer Specifications
Max Weight: 45,000 pounds | Max Length 29 ft. | Max Width 8.5 ft. | Max Height 11.5 ft.
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We transport many brands of trailers across the country and North America
Trust Heavy Haulers to transport any brand of trailer you own. We are experienced in handling all types of brands and manufacturers, we have hands-on experience shipping all trailer manufacturers there is on the road! Some of the trailer brands we commonly ship include:
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Max Weight: 150,000+ lbs. | Main Deck Length 29 ft.
| Well Width 8.5 ft. | Legal Height Limit 11.6 ft.
Max Weight: 48,000 lbs. | Max Length 53 ft.
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Max Weight: 45,000 lbs. | Max Length 29 ft.
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