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How Step Deck Trailers are also called?
Step Deck Trailers are also called drop deck trailers or lowboy trailers. These are semi-trailers that are composed of two decks, a taller one near the hitch, and a lower one at the end. Equipment commonly transported on these trailers is tall equipment that is too tall to be transported on other types of trailers. Examples of this equipment include: Heavy machinery, horse trailers, construction materials and heavy machines.
Pros of Using a Step Deck Trailer
- The lower deck allows taller equipment to be transported.
- The lower deck gives stability to transported equipment.
- Having both a lower and upper deck gives versatility to how many different equipment can be transported at the same time.
Dimensions of Transported Equipment
- Maximum Freight Height: 11 ft (3.35 m)
- Maximum Weight: 48,000 lbs (21,772 kg)
- Main Deck Length: 48 ft (14.63 m) to 53 ft (16.15 m)
- Maximum Well Width: 8.5 ft (2.59 m)
We used a step deck trailer to haul construction materials and heavy machinery
| From – To | Distance | Car shipping cost |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping 1997Caterpillar 330BL from South River, NJ, 08882 to Baltimore, MD, 21230 | 161 miles | $2,800 |
| Transporting 2013 Peterbilt 367 from Le Mars, IA, 51031 to Clearwater, FL, 33765 | 1,578 miles | $7,900 |
| Moving 1971 Diamond Rio Concrete Truck from Kingdom City, MO, 65262 to Reno, NV, 89511 | 1,754 miles | $5,600 |
| Hauling 2022 Peterbilt 587 from Greeley, CO, 80631 to Yukon, OK, 73099 | 655 miles | $2,200 |
| Shipping 2020 Horse Trailer 48ft from Grand Island, NE, 68801 to White Bird, ID, 83554 | 1,315 miles | $3,500 |
| Shipping 2009 Kenworth Construction T680 from Harrisburg, PA, 17101 to El Paso, TX, 79903 | 1,971 miles | $4,600 |
| Transporting 2016 Kenworth Construction T270 from Des Moines, IA, 50313 to Mission, TX, 78572 | 1,252 miles | $2,950 |
| Moving 2019 Freightliner Cascadia from Perris, CA, 92571 to Columbus, OH, 43229 | 2,194 miles | $4,575 |
| Hauling 2010 40 Feet Enclosed Shipping Container from Toledo, OH, 43615 to Issaquah, WA, 98027 | 2,286 miles | $4,485 |
* Prices shown above are from previous jobs we completed; they fluctuate depending on diesel and the time of the year.
What Are Step Deck Trailers Used For?
Step deck trailers are trailers of many names. They go by their given name, by drop deck trailers, or by lowboy trailers. Their names are as flexible as they are! Step deck trailers are used to haul large and heavy equipment, and more specifically, tall equipment.
These trailers have a very long lower deck that is low to the ground. This allows it to transport loads that are both large and tall while staying within the legal height required for transportation. Their maximum height is 11 feet (3.35 meters). The legal height is always an important factor to consider, as these trucks need to clear bridges, overpasses, and powerlines during transportation. Using a step deck trailer can reduce the number of permits required to transport certain goods by reducing certain height restrictions.
A step deck trailer is a type of truck trailer that has two levels. This design makes it great for transporting tall or oversized items that wouldn’t fit on a regular flatbed truck. The step deck trailer is a useful shipping method for moving large cargo safely and efficiently.
Trailer Design: A step deck trailer features a higher front deck near the truck cab and a lower rear deck, allowing it to accommodate taller cargo by lowering the deck.
Benefits of using a step-deck trailer: Step deck trailers are versatile for transporting construction equipment, heavy machinery, and vehicles. They simplify
loading and unloading, especially with a forklift.
Different types of step deck trailer: Step deck trailers are available in various types, including Fixed-neck, Gooseneck, Removable gooseneck, Flatbed, Lowboy, RGN, Double drop, Conestoga, Dry van, and Reefer trailers.
Trailer security and safety: Step deck trailers lower the center of gravity, stabilizing heavy loads and enhancing safety by simplifying loading and unloading.
Permits needed to use a step deck trailer: Step deck trailers allow you to haul loads without needing special height permits.
Are the Step Deck Trailers easy to use?
The Step Deck Trailers are very versatile. While they are very low to the ground, they also have a substantial length ranging from 48 feet (14.63 meters) to 53 feet (16.15 meters), allowing them to be not only very tall material but also very long material. These two factors make them widely used to carry industrial equipment for both construction and agriculture, as well as commonly used to transport horse trailers and many other things.
One thing to consider before using these trailers is the width of the equipment. These trailers are limited in width. On standard, they are 8.5 feet (2.59 meters) wide. These are not the widest options for carrying a load, and they may not be the ideal choice for transporting certain things, such as very wide trailers or vehicles.
If this is the ideal trailer to transport your goods, we have licensed and insured drivers with the right equipment and experience to transport for you. Having the right trailer is important to ensure the safety of your goods and maximize the amount of equipment you can transport in one go!
What do you haul on a step deck trailer?
Step deck trailers are commonly used for transporting construction equipment, materials, excavators, and other machinery.
How does a step deck work in trucking?
A step deck trailer is designed to transport tall cargo that can’t fit on a flatbed, allowing you to avoid special height permits. It features a lower and upper deck, which gives it the “step” designation.
Is a step deck trailer better than a flatbed trailer?
The step deck trailer is very similar to the flatbed trailer but with a lower deck, allowing for taller loads. Its maximum height is 20 inches more than a flatbed, accommodating loads up to 10 feet, 2 inches for a standard step deck trailer.
Types of trailers we have hauled
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- Aluma Trailer Transport
- Utility Trailer Transport
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- Live Bottom Trailer Transport
- Boat Trailer Transport
- Beam Trailer Transport
- Enclosed Trailer Car Transport
- Open Trailer Transport Car Shipping
- RGN Trailer Transport
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Jobs done by our Heavy Haulers experts using step deck trailers
Shipping two tractors from FL to GA
We Will Transport It was recently asked to transport two tractors from Jacksonville, FL to Savannah, GA, hauling both equipment for 138 miles, using a step deck trailer for their easy and fast transportation. We did the two tractors delivery in only 4 days and the final shipping cost was $2,850.
Hauling a Peterbilt Construction equipment and a lift skid steer from CO to TX
We received an online quote for transporting Peterbilt construction equipment and a skid steer lift from Denver, CO to Houston, TX. It covered a distance of 1,027 miles and took 5 days to complete, with a total cost of $3,250.
Shipping a 2019 Leeboy asphalt paver using a step deck with 16ft loading ramps from FL to TX
We got an online estimate for transporting a 2019 Leeboy asphalt paver. The delivery would be from Jacksonville, FL to Austin, TX, using a special large truck with ramps to help load and unload. The cost for this service is $3,158.
