Benson Aluminum Flatbed Trailer

Benson

Aluminum Flatbed Trailer

The Benson aluminum flatbed trailer is designed to provide exceptional fuel economy, corrosion resistance and higher payload capacity.

Benson Aluminum Flatbed Trailer

Benson Aluminum Flatbed Trailer

  • General
    • Length: 28’- 53’
    • Width: 96” and 102”
  • Beam Rating(s)
    • 524: 52,000 in 4’ / 57,000 lb in 10’ / 110,000 lb evenly distributed
    • 624: 62,000 in 4’/ 68,000 in 10’/ 125,000 lb evenly distributed
    • 724: 72,000 in 4’ / 78,000 lb in 10’ / 140,000 lb evenly distributed
  • 48’ Base Weights
    • 524: 8,712 lb / 3,952 kg
    • 624: 8,842 lb / 4,011 kg
    • 724: 8,952 lb / 4,061 kg
  • Main Beam Design
    • Welded, 2-piece, 6061 T6 extruded aluminum “T” cross sections
    • Beams welded along neutral axis
    • Floor sections welded to top flange of main beam
    • Top tee extrusion with integral Lock-Rite™ groove
    • Main beam camber cut in lower aluminum “T” section
  • Front End Design
    • Bright finish, fabricated aluminum front crossmember
    • Center mount glad hands and 7-way on removable access panel
    • 5/16” steel coupler plate bolted to main beams and frame
    • Heavy-duty cross and aft bracing
  • Rear End Design
    • Closed section extruded rear light box
    • Three rear stake pockets with extruded pocket protector
    • Tubular bumper uprights with flanges for mounting accessories
    • Extruded grip surface on top of bumper tube
    • Rubber dock bumpers mounted vertically with three bolts
    • Bumper assemblies are United States Department of Transportation (DOT) and Transport Canada compliant
  • Siderail Design
    • Extruded box section side rail with integral Lock-Rite groove
    • Radius edges to prevent strap damage
    • “LL” sliding winch track roadside, bolt-on design
    • Tumbled aluminum stake pockets on 24” centers
    • Large diameter double pipe spools
    • Extruded aluminum rub rail with recessed groove
  • Crossmember Design and Floor System
    • 4-7/8” aluminum C-channel crossmembers on 16” centers
    • 1-1/4” hollow core box design, extruded aluminum floor boards with four apitong nailers, two singles outside, a double in the center
    • Crossmembers welded vertically to siderail and main beam;
      horizontally to floor
    • Includes coil package with five additional aluminum stub
      crossmembers on 8” centers
  •  Undercarriage
    • Lightweight, formed suspension crossmembers at suspension
      hangers and air springs
    • Bolt-on, lower steel C-channel and strut bracing
    • Air suspension with manufacturer’s 5-year warranty
    • 121” tandem widespread axle setting, large bearings, parallel “P” spindle wheel ends and axle alignment
  • Electrical Wiring / Lights
    • Air and electrical accessible through removable front plate
    • Below deck air and wire routing
    • Enhanced visibility lighting system with recessed oval lights
    • LED lights, five marker lights per side, flashing dual function side marker lights correspond with turn signals
    • Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
  • Popular Options
    • Additional air and electric configurations
    • Additional aluminum components
    • Alternate crossmember spacing
    • Corrosion prevention packages
    • Customized bumper filler plates
    • Disc brakes
    • Factory installed bulkheads
    • Specialized floor packages
    • Multiple accessories, freight securement and storage options
    • Multiple axle configurations, sliding suspensions and lift axles
    • Premium rear features
About Wabash National Corporation 
 
As the innovation leader of engineered solutions for the transportation, logistics and distribution industries, Wabash National Corporation (NYSE:WNC) is changing how the world reaches you. Headquartered in Lafayette, Indiana, the company’s mission is to enable customers to succeed with breakthrough ideas and solutions that help them move everything from first to final mile. Wabash National designs and manufactures a diverse range of products, including: dry freight and refrigerated trailers, platform trailers, bulk tank trailers, dry and refrigerated truck bodies, structural composite panels and products, trailer aerodynamic solutions, and specialty food grade and pharmaceutical equipment. Its innovative products are sold under the following brand names: Wabash National®, Beall®, Benson®, Brenner® Tank, Bulk Tank International, DuraPlate®, Extract Technology®, Supreme®, Transcraft®, Walker Engineered Products, and Walker Transport. Learn more at www.wabashnational.com.