![]() ![]() As a custom builder, we can manipulate the ramp angle to meet your needs based on the type of equipment you are loading. ![]() Many trailer manufacturers don’t accommodate the need for different ramp lengths, but Overbilt does. Because these long ramps can become cumbersome to lift by hand, we can add hydraulic or air operated assistance to raise and lower the ramps. With longer ramps, we can manufacture ramps that are six, seven, or eight feet long. In some cases, a five-foot ramp might be too steep of an angle for loading equipment, so we can customize the ramp length for you. The longer the beavertail, the less of an angle you’ll face when loading the trailer. They are typically four, five, or six feet long. So if you have a five-foot beavertail, you have a five-foot ramp. The ramp length normally matches the length of the beavertail. The ramps typically lay down on top of the beavertail as you travel on the highway, but when you’re going to load or unload you flip the ramp over and lay it down to touch the ground. To load a beavertail trailer, there is a permanent ramp attached to the end rear of the trailer that flips back and forth as you need to load or unload your equipment from the trailer platform. Load capacities also can be customized from 10 tons all the way to 35 tons. We can use the tilt trailer in conjunction with tagalong, gooseneck, and fifth-wheel style platforms. If you have employees and want to ensure their safety and healthy backs, this might be something to think about.īeyond the standard tilt trailer, we offer many customization options. A beavertail ramp can be heavy to lift, depending on the size and whether it includes hydraulic assist. In a situation where you are driving on mountainous roads with switchbacks, or through a subdivision building worksite, the tilt trailer has a shorter turning radius.Īnother reason to consider a tilt trailer is that it’s easier to load and unload the trailer-it simply tilts. This allows the trailer to tilt without hitting the tires. The axles are further forward on the tilt trailer compared to a beavertail trailer. That option is available on a custom-built trailer that includes a ‘power tilt’ feature. On our basic tilt trailer hydraulic cylinders cushion the action of the tilt, but they are not powered to raise or lift the trailer. When you pass the center of gravity, it drops slowly to the ground. To load your equipment, you climb onto the deck and walk toward the back of the trailer. ![]() The design of a tilt trailer (pictured above) is straightforward-it is completely flat, tilting on a perfectly balanced point when you want to load or unload. The solution to your loading question will become clear as you consider the pros and cons of each. When you want to get your load from the ground onto your trailer, you’ll want to mull over your two options: tilt or beavertail. ![]()
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