What changes with the configuration
The overall length, nominal lower deck and upper deck answer different questions. Keep the tandem and loaded-height conditions with the reference and verify them against the actual build.
Traveling / Sliding Axle · SteelTalbert
Talbert
4048TA
A 48 ft traveling-axle trailer with a 37 ft 2 in nominal lower deck. The manufacturer-linked TA brochure identifies a tandem configuration and a loaded deck-height condition; verify both against the actual build.
What the documentation establishes
- Trailer family
- Traveling / Sliding Axle →
- Loading method
- Sliding axle / tilting deck
- Main deck / well length (nominal)
- 37 ft 2 inManufacturer stated; configuration reference · Source ↗
- Overall transport length
- 48 ftManufacturer stated; configuration reference · Source ↗
- Overall / side-rail width
- 8 ft 6 inManufacturer stated; configuration reference · Source ↗
- Upper-deck length
- 10 ft 10 inManufacturer stated; configuration reference · Source ↗
A model name or nominal class does not establish usable payload. The rating conditions and build-specific questions below remain part of the selection.
How to read this model
A traveling-axle platform for equipment loading and recovery investigations. Moving the running gear creates a loading procedure that differs from a fixed-axle step deck.
What controls the shortlist
Trace the wheel/track contact paths through the tilt cycle. For a non-running machine, the winch, rigging and controlled movement plan need evidence separate from the transport load rating.
Questions for the build-sheet review
- What loaded-height condition and tyres match the trailer?
- What axle travel and winch setup does the operating manual require?
- Does the machine match the concentrated-rating support span?
Compare with a purpose
Selection commentary is based on the documented references below. Check the selected source and its review date; commentary does not supply missing manufacturer values.
Read the selected manufacturer reference ↗Dimension intelligence
2 axles · fixedKnow the space. Know the limits.
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Main deck / well length (nominal)37 ft 2 in11,328 mm
Documented spans Shared numeric scale
Spans compare documented values. They are not positioned or scaled to the photograph.
Manufacturer stated; configuration reference
View dimension source ↗3 measurements to confirm
Request these values for the actual configuration. An absent value is not zero and does not establish a fit.
- Main deck / well length (nominal)
- 37 ft 2 in / 11,328 mm · Manufacturer stated; configuration reference
- Overall transport length
- 48 ft / 14,630 mm · Manufacturer stated; configuration reference
- Overall / side-rail width
- 8 ft 6 in / 2,591 mm · Manufacturer stated; configuration reference
- Usable main deck / well length
- Not documented
- Usable support width
- Not documented
- Upper-deck length
- 10 ft 10 in / 3,302 mm · Manufacturer stated; configuration reference
- Rear-deck length
- Not documented
- Main-deck height
- 3 ft / 914 mm · Loaded deck height for TA Series brochure configuration, PUB 230C (0220), page 1. Confirm tyre/suspension/build applicability; not an unloaded height.
- Ground clearance
- Not documented
- Kingpin setback
- Not documented
- Swing clearance
- 7 ft 2 in / 2,184 mm · Manufacturer stated; configuration reference
- Coupler height
- Not documented
- Axle spacing
- Not documented
- Gooseneck length
- Not documented
- Main hydraulic tail length
- Not documented
- Deck transition drop
- Not documented
- Loading ramp length
- Not documented
- Tail fold-under length
- Not documented
Overall length is not usable deck length. A published side-rail width does not establish the unobstructed support width. Values above come from documentation, not from image measurements.
Capacity with its conditions
Structural ratings do not approve axle loads, the tractor connection, route clearance or a permit.
What to verify
- Axle count and loaded deck height use the manufacturer-linked TA brochure (PUB 230C, 0220); verify the actual trailer build before relying on them.
- Obtain the actual build sheet and configuration-specific load chart.
- Published options and family ranges do not establish an individual trailer’s equipment.
- Loading method
- Sliding axle / tilting deck
- Axle arrangement
- 2 traveling axles in TA Series brochure reference; confirm actual build
Manufacturer configuration detail
- Manufacturer detail
- Four Beam, T-1 & 80k ConstructionManufacturer source ↗
- Manufacturer detail
- 4 in. I-Beam Crossmembers on 9 in. CentersManufacturer source ↗
- Manufacturer detail
- 1 1/2 in. Apitong FlooringManufacturer source ↗
- Manufacturer detail
- Overall Length: 48 ft. 0 in.Manufacturer source ↗
- Manufacturer detail
- Keyhole Chain Slots in Side Beams and Deck Centerline; both on 36 in. CentersManufacturer source ↗
- Manufacturer detail
- Lower Deck Length: 37 ft. 2 in.Manufacturer source ↗
- Manufacturer detail
- Upper Deck Length: 10 ft. 10 in.Manufacturer source ↗
- Manufacturer detail
- 86-in. Swing RadiusManufacturer source ↗
- Manufacturer detail
- Large Capacity, Lockable Tool Box on Curb Side with Chain Rack, Updated Hardware and Door SealManufacturer source ↗
- Manufacturer detail
- Two Pair of Pipe Pockets Inside Side Beam FlangeManufacturer source ↗
- Manufacturer detail
- Axle Stops on Last Axle to Prevent Crushing when LoadingManufacturer source ↗
- Brochure axle configuration
- 2 axles; model-specific column in TA Series PUB 230C (0220), page 2.Manufacturer source ↗
Documentary statements retain their original conditions. Only unambiguous numeric fields enter dimensional checks.