Flatbed freight Weight and Dimensions Guide
When determining which equipment is appropriate for each type of load, it is important to understand that not all cargo transport equipment has the same dimensions or characteristics. Among the variety of cargo transport, are dry vans, reefers (refrigerated) or open deck equipment; each of them with particularities of shape, size, weight, and temperature.
To choose the most suitable transport solution, first, determine the exact size of the load (length, height, width), as well as the weight of it. Based on this information, choose the most suitable type of equipment to transport your goods in total safety.
As part of our Open Deck Festival, below we present a guide with the most common types of open deck equipment, with their dimensions and weight.
48′ Flatbed
Height: 2.5 meters or 8.5 feet
Width: 2.5 meters or 8.5 feet
Length: 14.6 meters or 48 feet
Maximum load weight: 48 thousand pounds or 21.7 tons
53′ Flatbed
Height: 2.5 meters or 8.5 feet
Width: 2.5 meters or 8.5 feet
Length: 16.1 meters or 53 feet
Maximum load weight: 48 thousand pounds or 21.7 tons
48′ Step-deck
Width: 2.5 meters or 8.5 feet
Main Deck: 11.2 meters or 37 feet in length and 3 meters or 10 feet in height
Front Deck: 3.3 meters or 11 feet in length and 2.5 meters or 8.5 feet in height
Maximum load weight: 48 thousand pounds or 21.7 tons
53′ Step-deck
Width: 2.5 meters or 8.5 feet
Main Deck: 12.8 meters or 42 feet in length and 3 meters or 10 feet in height
Front Deck: 3.3 meters or 11 feet in length and 2.5 meters or 8.5 feet in height.
Maximum load weight: 48 thousand pounds or 21.7 tons
48′ Double-Drop
Width: 2.5 meters or 8.5 feet
Main Deck: 8.8 meters or 29 feet in length and 3.5 meters or 11.5 feet in height
Front Deck: 3 meters or 10 feet in length and 2.5 meters or 8.5 feet in height
Rear Deck: 2.7 meters or 9 feet in length and 3 meters or 10 feet in height
Maximum load weight: 45 thousand pounds or 20.4 tons
There is a suitable equipment for each load. If you want information about the type of goods that are usually transported on open deck trucks or flatbeds, please have a look at our post about this topic. To help you choose the best freight transportation solution, you can get in touch with our team of logistics experts, who will put at your disposal the right equipment for your transport needs, with the best quality/cost ratio.
Another point to consider when choosing the right transport, is the availability of the equipment, in Mexicom Logistics, we are prepared to collect with one day notice. In addition, we offer the most competitive rates in the market. For more details about our open deck solutions, click here.
