Configuration comparison
Compare the documented values.
Keep the measurement, loading condition and rating basis together.
Measurement
Fontaine Traverse HTTraverse HTOpen reference →
Talbert 4048TAManufacturer standard referenceOpen reference →
Configuration
fixedfixed2 axles · Tandem air ride; manufacturer identifies this configuration as Air Ride Tandem
fixedfixed2 axles · 2 traveling axles in TA Series brochure reference; confirm actual build
Main deck / well length (nominal)
38 ft11,582 mmNominal summary value (38 ft); detailed table says 38 ft 2 in. Confirm the build drawing for clear usable length.Source ↗
37 ft 2 in11,328 mmManufacturer stated; configuration referenceSource ↗
Overall transport length
48 ft14,630 mmTransport overall length in manufacturer standard specificationsSource ↗
48 ft14,630 mmManufacturer stated; configuration referenceSource ↗
Overall / side-rail width
Not documented
8 ft 6 in2,591 mmManufacturer stated; configuration referenceSource ↗
Usable main deck / well length
Not documented
Not documented
Usable support width
Not documented
Not documented
Upper-deck length
Not documented
10 ft 10 in3,302 mmManufacturer stated; configuration referenceSource ↗
Rear-deck length
Not documented
Not documented
Main-deck height
2 ft 11 in889 mmloadedSource ↗
3 ft914 mmLoaded deck height for TA Series brochure configuration, PUB 230C (0220), page 1. Confirm tyre/suspension/build applicability; not an unloaded height.Source ↗
Ground clearance
Not documented
Not documented
Kingpin setback
Not documented
Not documented
Coupler height
Not documented
Not documented
Axle spacing
Not documented
Not documented
Gooseneck length
Not documented
Not documented
Main hydraulic tail length
10 ft3,048 mmMain hydraulic tail only; separate 4 ft flip section gives 14 ft combined ramp lengthSource ↗
Not documented
Deck transition drop
Not documented
Not documented
Loading ramp length
Not documented
Not documented
Tail fold-under length
Not documented
Not documented
Ratings & support basis
Not documented
Loading methods
Hydraulic tail
Sliding axle / tilting deck
A larger number is not an overall suitability result. Loaded and unqualified deck heights, nominal and usable dimensions, and different concentrated support lengths require separate interpretation. Unknown values remain unknown.