Straight, single-drop and low-well platforms for side, rear or crane loading without a permanent enclosed body.
Open platforms provide side and overhead access for fabricated loads, machinery and packaged goods. Choose the deck shape around the load’s support points and transport height. Straight, single-drop and double-drop geometry solve different problems; extension is a separate mechanism that changes the carrying state.
| Decision | What changes | Ask for |
|---|---|---|
| Straight deck | A continuous platform can simplify long-load support and loading access. Verify floor and frame capacity for the actual support pattern. | Clear support length, anchor layout and concentrated-load conditions |
| Step deck | A raised upper deck and lower main deck provide different carrying zones. A long skid cannot be assumed to span the transition. | Main and upper deck lengths, transition position and loaded heights |
| Double drop or extension | A low central well can reduce loaded height; a telescopic section can increase length. Neither benefit proves continuous usable support. | Well clearances, open-state load chart and support spacing |
Document the actual support width and loaded height. Outriggers, side rails and an advertised overall width are not interchangeable measurements. Route and permit review must use the completed combination, including the load and any overhang.
For route-specific checks, start with the applicable provincial authority. Alberta permit resources ↗ and Ontario permit resources ↗ explain their respective processes; neither is a Canada-wide clearance rule.
flat deck · flatbed · step deck · drop deck · single drop · double drop
lowboy as automatic RGN · extendable as a base family
63 specification references cover 3 trailer architectures. 54 documented configurations can be explored in the catalogue.
Model references are supported by manufacturer documentation. Check each configuration for its available dimensions and ratings.
Each reference shows the feature that controls classification. It is not a dimension, rating, compatibility or availability source.
One continuous primary deck level, with open side and overhead loading access.
A raised upper deck followed by one drop to a longer lower main deck.
Two deck transitions form a low central well between raised front and rear sections.
A telescoping centre section lengthens the carrying structure and changes support spacing.
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