Fontaine Heavy-Haul, a lowbed trailer manufacturer, released the Magnitude 60HD modular lowbed trailer.
“The 60HD is a heavy-duty, 60-ton trailer that hits a ‘sweet spot’ for operators who need more capacity than standard 55-ton models but want to avoid the financial jump to a 65- or 70-ton trailer,” says Todd Anderson, vice president of sales and marketing for Fontaine Heavy-Haul. “As equipment weight trends heavier, this trailer is a welcome addition to our product line for many of our customers.”
The Magnitude 60HD hauls 60 tons in 16 ft., utilizing the Fontaine EQ2 spreader and two additional axles. It is equipped with a modular tridem bogie and can connect with four different deck options so users can match the load configuration to the task at hand: from a flat level, drop side rail or beam deck to an extendable deck.
Fontaine’s new trailer is designed for operation in regions where spread axle configurations are required to maximize trailer loads. It can also handle 65 tons in 12 ft. without adding a flip box or a spreader. This means users can achieve a lighter trailer setup at a lower acquisition cost if local regulations allow a four-axle close couple configuration by just adding a flip axle, Fontaine says.
Fabricated with 100,000-pound minimum yield steel flanges, the Magnitude 60HD is designed to provide years of dependable service. The standard trailer boasts a true 26-ft. clear deck length and a loaded deck height for 22 in. with 6 in. of ground clearance for the flat level deck. Both the flat level and drop side rail decks are available in optional 9 ft. width along with 5 ft. or 10 ft. deck inserts for added flexibility.