How drop deck trailers can adapt to diverse transport needs

Rentco has the full range of commercial trucks for hire, from light vehicles to medium-rigid trucks and heavy-duty trucks.

Businesses in the transport industry need flexibility. You’re transporting a variety of loads across varying distances, some short, some all the way across the country. You need the agility to adjust as your loads and services do.

You also need equipment that you can rely on, with the strength and security to carry a range of goods and keep your operations running.

At Rentco, our truck trailer rental options have you sorted. For varying transport needs, we recommend looking into drop deck trailer rental.

What is a drop deck trailer?

Drop deck trailers, or step deck trailers, feature a two-level distinctive design. You would have seen them out on the road: once the trailer has cleared the rear axle, it drops to a lower level, positioned lower than a typical flatbed trailer.

They come in two designs. The most common drop deck trailer design is open at the sides, and come with optional rear doors. The other design is a curtainsider, which provides curtain coverings both at the sides and top, allowing for more secure and weatherproof transportation.

They’re versatile pieces of equipment. The flat level of these trailers allows you to load them like a flatbed, but they’re lower to the gound, meaning you can transport taller loads.

Let’s talk specifications:

  • While they come in a variety of sizes, they’re generally 2.5 metres wide, and typically max out at 16 metres long.
  • They’re capable of carrying loads up to 3 metres tall.
  • Incredibly robust, they can carry up to 21 tonnes of weight.

Drop deck trailers are the perfect solution for carrying heavy vehicles, oversized equipment, and tall cargo.

The benefits of a drop deck trailer

With their clever design and robust specifications, drop deck trailers provide some specific business benefits.

More secure loads

Drop deck trailers allow your loads to be closer to the ground. This means that their centre of gravity is lower to the ground, too, providing better stability when carrying larger or irregularly-shaped loads.

Increased load capacity

Drop deck trailers are built strong, and designed to support larger loads. This allows you to increase your load capacity and carry more than you could in a typical flat bed trailer.

Carry taller cargo

With its lowered deck, drop deck trailers allow you to carry taller cargo than you could with a standard flat bed trailer. This allows you to be better prepared on your transport route—particularly when facing bridges with height restrictions.

Easier forklift loading

Being lower to the ground than other trailers means it’s easier to load goods on and off your trailer with a forklift. This ensures faster, more efficient loading, while improving safety and reducing the strain on your forklift arms.

More versatility

Overall, drop deck trailers provide better versatility than other trailer designs. You can carry a wide variety of heavy equipment and plant, whether it’s mining or construction equipment, or oversized loads. The size and loading capacity means you can transport multiple units in one load, too, cutting shipping time and costs.

Boost your transport capabilities with our transport equipment hire

If you’re in the business of transporting large, bulky loads, oversized machinery and equipment, or taller cargo, then a drop deck trailer is going to be a valuable addition to your fleet. With their height advantage, increased carrying capacity, and versatility, they’re the ideal solution to boost the capability of your transport operations.

So if you’re looking to integrate drop deck trailers into your fleet, get in touch with Rentco to discuss our truck trailer rental options. We provide a range of drop deck trailers to help you get the job done, all 100% safety checked and reliably maintained to ensure smooth and efficient operation on the road.