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trucks | by Jason Cannon Great American Trucking Show intros showcase trailers XL Specialized Trailers showcases custom hydraulic lowboy T he XL 110 Low-Profile Hydraulic Detachable Gooseneck is a highly spec'd, 53-foot long, two-axle unit rated for 110,000 pounds overall and 100,000 pounds in 16-foot concentrated. The flip and booster combo for the rear adds extends versatility for load distribution, as XL says it can make a 3+1 set-up with a spreader bar or both flips can be added to run as a four axle. This trailer features five-position variable ride height on the 10-foot 6-inch long low-profile gooseneck, and the top of the gooseneck has brackets for loading the spreader bar – giving drivers more room on the main and rear deck when the spreader bar is not needed. A 13-horsepower Honda power unit with dual hydraulics is protected in a toolbox at the base of the neck. The neck also has a 36-inch flip neck extension for use with a fouraxle truck. The 33-foot 6-inch long main deck features an 18inch loaded deck height with 6-inch ground clearance, raised Apitong decking, nine bent Drings per side, and heavy-duty removable swingout outriggers. A 7-foot-long bucket well at the rear with a plate on the bottom combined with the open boom trough in the rear bridge provide ample room for loading an excavator arm without damaging the cylinder. The 25,000-pound air ride suspension includes manual ride height and a raise and lower valve. PSI tire inflation system with gauge, liquid filled air gauge, limit chains on all axles, cam covers, auto slack adjusters, battery backup, extra mid-turn lights and taillight package with amber strobe round out this unit's specs. End-dump designed for road construction K alyn Siebert's Altralite, a lightweight steel end-dump trailer, gives road contractors a versatile, less expensive trailer compared to aluminum counterparts, according to the company. Kalyn Siebert says it spent four years in research and development to design the end-dump trailer, which has a higher dumping angle that keeps all axles on the ground into the fifth stage of dumping, providing better stability and safety. A bathtub design keeps the load's center of gravity closer to the trailer's centerline, for added stability. Additionally, longitudinal beams in the trailer add strength, while a higher tailgate with a forward slant ensures positive closing. Kalyn Siebert will manufacture the Altralite in its Gatesville, Texas, facility with production beginning late this year. Distribution will be led by Superior Trailer Sales in Sunnyvale,Texas, although Kalyn Siebert is in discussions with other distributors. EquipmentWorld.com | October 2013 57 EW1013_Trucks.indd 57 9/24/13 2:01 PM