Description
2026 KRUZ 45’ Log Trailer – Galvanized Steel – Tandem Axle –
$49,900 + FET | 2026 Kruz KSLT Log Trailer | Hot-Dipped Galvanized Steel | 4 Units In Stock | Rosebush, Michigan
A purpose-built logging trailer that won't rust out, twist up, or fall apart under daily hardwood loads. The 2026 Kruz KSLT is 100% steel construction, hot-dipped galvanized from frame to running gear, and spec'd with Hendrickson disc brakes, a manual lift front axle, and 7-year grease wheel ends. Built for operators who are in the woods every day and need a trailer that keeps up without becoming a maintenance problem.
Four units in stock. Ready for immediate delivery — no factory wait.
Smith Truck Co / Smith Truck Body — Rosebush, Michigan. Delivery available throughout Michigan and nationwide.
Trailer Specs
2026 Kruz KSLT Log Trailer
45 ft length — 102" width
Tandem axle, fixed spread
GVWR: 80,000 lbs
Approx. tare weight: 11,380 lbs
Frame & Construction
100% steel construction
Hot-dipped galvanized — full corrosion protection, not just a coating
Built specifically for logging, forestry, and heavy timber hauling applications
Designed to handle the twisting, impact, and abuse of daily log hauling
Suspension & Running Gear
Hendrickson Intraax 300 suspension
Hendrickson MAAX 22T disc brakes — better stopping power, significantly less brake maintenance than drums
Front axle UBL manual lift
11R24.5 tires
All aluminum hub-piloted wheels
Same size inner and outer wheel bearings — simplified parts inventory
7-year grease wheel ends — less daily maintenance, more time hauling
Load Configuration
6 movable bunks — adjustable for different log lengths and load configurations
6 sliding winches
2 grapple guards
Rear drag bar
Rear push bumper
Airbag pressure gauge
Why Galvanized Steel Changes the Math on Trailer Ownership
Logging trailers take more abuse than almost any other trailer application — mud, water, bark, debris, constant loading impact, and years of harsh northern Michigan weather. A painted steel trailer starts losing that battle in year two. A galvanized trailer doesn't.
Hot-dipped galvanization isn't a surface coating — it bonds zinc to the steel at a molecular level, protecting the frame from the inside out. The result is a trailer that looks and performs like new years after a painted competitor has started rusting at every weld and fastener point. For an operator running a trailer hard in the woods every day, that difference shows up in resale value, downtime, and the repair bills you never get.
The Hendrickson MAAX 22T disc brakes are worth calling out specifically. Drum brakes on a logging trailer in wet, muddy conditions are a constant maintenance task. Disc brakes shed mud and water, maintain consistent stopping performance, and require significantly less service time — which means the trailer stays on the road instead of in the shop.
The 7-year grease wheel ends and same-size inner and outer bearings aren't just spec sheet details — they're the kind of decisions that make a difference when you're 40 miles into the woods and need simple, reliable equipment.
This is the right trailer for logging and timber contractors running daily routes in northern and central Michigan, forestry operations looking to replace aging painted steel trailers, and owner-operators who want a trailer that holds its value and stays out of the shop.
Four units available now at Kruz and can be seen at Smith Truck Co / Smith Truck Body in Rosebush, Michigan. These are Kruz manufacturer stock units — call, message, or stop in to get one reserved before they're gone.
Smith Truck Co | Rosebush, Michigan |
Serving Central Michigan, Northern Michigan, and surrounding areas. Nationwide delivery available. Financing assistance — apply online.Specifications
Year2026
ManufacturerKRUZ
ConditionNew
CompositionSteel
Type of NeckFixed
SuspensionAir Ride
Tires11R24.5
WheelsAluminum
Number of Rear AxlesTandem
Axle TypeFixed
Gross Vehicle Weight80,000 lb
Length45 ft
Year2026|
ManufacturerKRUZ|
ConditionNew|
CompositionSteel|
Type of NeckFixed|
SuspensionAir Ride|
Tires11R24.5|
WheelsAluminum|
Number of Rear AxlesTandem|
Axle TypeFixed|
Gross Vehicle Weight80,000 lb|
Length45 ft|
