Great Dane Unveils New Flatbed Line

March 26, 2004
LOUISVILLE, KY – Great Dane introduced a new line of flatbed trailers at the Mid-American Trucking Show. Included in the Freedom line are straight-frame and drop-deck platforms made from a combination of steel and aluminum. The trailers are designed to be easily modified with add-ons such as toolboxes, tire carriers, bulkheads, winches and straps, according to Great Dane. A winch track is built-in

LOUISVILLE, KY – Great Dane introduced a new line of flatbed trailers at the Mid-American Trucking Show. Included in the Freedom line are straight-frame and drop-deck platforms made from a combination of steel and aluminum.

The trailers are designed to be easily modified with add-ons such as toolboxes, tire carriers, bulkheads, winches and straps, according to Great Dane. A winch track is built-in and a modular design simplifies maintenance.

The flatbeds, which are 102 in. wide, are available with crossmember spacing at 12- or 14-in. intervals. The drop deck comes standard with a height of 40 in.

In other news from Great Dane, PunctureGuard Plus—a premium trailer liner—is now being offered on its Super LT reefer and SSL van trailer.

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