Some trailers have raised sides, while others are completely enclosed. Flatdeck trailers are different. A flatdeck trailer is more or less what it sounds like; a wide, long, flat deck for hauling cargo. The wheels are underneath the deck, so there are no fenders or wheel wells to get in the way. Otter Lake Trailers shares some of the many benefits of buying and using a Millroad flatdeck trailer.

Weight

Otter Lake Trailer sells custom aluminum trailers made by Millroad Manufacturing. Aluminum flatdeck trailers are lighter than comparable trailers made of different materials, such as steel. A lighter-weight trailer is more maneuverable than heavier trailers, whereas a heavy trailer is at greater risk of swaying, a dangerous complication.

When transporting cargo, you have to stay within your towing vehicle’s load capacity, which includes the weight of the trailer. If you don’t factor in the trailer’s weight, you could harm your vehicle by overloading it. A lighter-weight trailer means that you can haul more cargo, which may save you several trips. Lighter weight plus fewer trips equals less fuel expended and greater fuel efficiency because your towing vehicle’s engine does not have to work as hard as it would when pulling a heavy load.

Flexibility

When a trailer is enclosed, or when it has raised sides, there is usually only one place that you can load cargo: at the back. Sometimes an enclosed trailer might have an access point on the side, but that is the exception rather than the rule. A flatdeck trailer is just that: a wide, flat deck on wheels. Because it isn’t enclosed, and because there are no raised sides, you have the option of loading cargo at the sides, if you so choose, in addition to at the back. There may be advantages to this when loading certain types of cargo.

A flatdeck trailer also offers you more flexibility in securing loads so that they stay in place during the journey. There are more places to attach tie-downs or straps than there are in other types of trailers that have limited options for securing the cargo.

Securing cargo is critically important for several reasons. Obviously, you do not want to lose your cargo while you are in transit, but flying debris could also cause safety hazards for yourself and motorists behind you. However, it is also important to prevent the cargo from sliding around on the trailer, which could cause dangerous sway.

Payload Capacity

A flatdeck trailer is larger than many other types, so it has the ability to carry more cargo. Additionally, because it has no sides and is not enclosed, it can also carry larger and bulkier types of cargo. Because the wheels are underneath the deck, the platform is open, with no wheel wells or fenders to get in the way.

Durability

Millroad trailers aren’t made of pure aluminum. Rather, they are made of an alloy in which aluminum is one of the main ingredients. As a result, aluminum trailers are as strong as their steel counterparts. Additionally, aluminum trailers are more malleable. In other words, if something happens to dent the trailer, it may be possible to pop the damaged portion right back into place. In the same situation, a steel trailer would have to go to a shop for costly repairs. Unlike steel, aluminum is also resistant to oxidization, meaning that it will not rust. Aluminum trailers may last years longer than steel trailers, meaning that aluminum can offer a much better value in the long term.

Find Flatdeck Trailers for Sale at Otter Lake Trailer

When it comes to hauling equipment and materials, having a reliable flatdeck trailer is essential. At Otter Lake Trailers, we understand that every customer has unique needs and preferences when it comes to their trailer. That’s why we offer a wide range of flatdeck trailers in Armstrong, B.C, from Millroad Manufacturing to provide you with options that are tailored to your specific needs. Contact us today to learn more about purchasing from us and discover how we can help you get the job done right.