About Drop-Frame Van Semitrailers
Drop-frame van semitrailers maximize a van trailer’s enclosed space by offering a dual-height deck with a lowered floor to increase cargo capacity and allow for taller freight and higher stacks of pallets or boxes. The upper deck resides in the forward section of trailer, above the king pin, and the drop deck typically runs from behind the landing gear to the rear of the trailer. Compared to the cargo space in conventional dry van, the lower deck allows operators to more easily transport large and bulky cargo that must be protected from the elements.
Kentucky Trailer Drop-Frame Van Semitrailer
Comparisons To Dry Vans
In addition to hauling large freight, drop-frame van trailers tend to have a shorter distance from the ground to the trailer floor than a traditional dry van semitrailer. By reducing lift height, drop-frame van semitrailers simplify loading and unloading for deliveries, household moves, and other use cases that require frequent trips in and out of the trailer. Fragile cargo is commonly carried in drop-frame van semitrailers, so manufacturers typically design the trailers with air ride suspensions to reduce vibrations that can cause loads to shift.
Dimensions
Drop-frame van semitrailers are typically available in lengths up to 53 feet (16.1 meters) with exterior heights reaching 13.5 ft (4.1 m) to allow for the highest legally permissible ceiling height. The lower main floor often encompasses most of the dual-height deck, so operators have plenty of space to transport auto parts, appliances, and furniture, or to stack boxes and pallets. Many drop-frame van semitrailers offer around 4,000 cubic feet (113 cubic meters) of storage space.
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