Trailer tongue, frame and cross members must be constructed of proper size and design to safely withstand the maximum stresses imposed by all phases of operation. A. Trailer must have a minimum GVWR of 25,900-pounds. B. Deck length: approximately 32-foot (24-foot tilt + 8-foot stationary) a. Stationary front deck approximately 8-foot. b. Rear tilt deck approximately 24-foot with a 10-15-degree loading angle. C. Overall trailer width must be a maximum of 102-inches. D. Loaded deck height approximately 35-inches. E. Deck covering: apitong wood decking with a thickness 2-inches on stationary and tilt deck. F. Engineered I beam construction. G. 16-inch on center cross member spacing. H. Self-actuating hydraulic cushion cylinder or cylinders. I. Hydraulic locking tilt. J. Tie Downs: D-Rings, 1-inch bent a. Minimum (1) one each corner of stationary deck. b. Minimum (2) two per side on tilt, approximately 71” ahead of approach plate, (2) two at front side of front tires, approximately 8-inches forward from center of front axle. K. Rub Rails & Stake Pockets on stationary and tilt deck. L. Steps: (4) four Steps, (2) one located at the front of each side of the stationary deck and (2) two on each side in front of axles. M. A frame toolbox with lid. N. Trailer Axle Assembly, 2 – 12K oil bath axles with electric brakes. O. Wheels must be steel OEM type properly sized and rated for the tires. P. Tires must be 16-inch 14-ply tubeless trailer radials sized and rated to meet or exceed the rated GVWR of the trailer.
