Great Dane Adds to Freedom XP Flatbed Trailer
Trailer manufacturer Great Dane announced new features for the JOST AX150 Alumilight landing gear and a new sliding suspension option on its Freedom XP all-aluminum flatbed trailers.
The JOST AX150 Alumilight landing gear is an aluminum hybrid series built for a maximum static load rating of 160,000 pounds and a rated lift capacity of 55,000 pounds, Savannah, Georgia-based Great Dane said.
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An all-aluminum extruded upper leg and high-strength low-alloy steel lower leg provide strength and weight savings, according to the company.
The landing gear has silicone-sealed steel covers and a polyester-coated HSLA steel lower leg that provide protection from harsh road conditions and chemicals for added corrosion resistance and durability, Great Dane said.
The AX150 Alumilight series includes a 10-year low-maintenance warranty, the company said.
Also, Great Dane’s new rear axle sliding, front axle fixed suspension option is now available on the 53-foot Freedom XP flatbed, the company said.
“Our focus on providing our customers with safe and efficient equipment drives our continuous design improvements,” Chris Hammond, executive vice president of sales, said in a statement.
“One example of this can be found in our reinforced slider pin holes, which do not require the use of fabricated steel channels or angles like many of our competitors’ products,” Hammond said. “We worked with our suspension supplier during the early design phase to create a unique beam design that functions with commercially available flatbed bogies without the need for heavy steel adapters. Instead, we use galvanized steel wear pads and pin collars.”
