Demco Tandem Axle Drop Deck Trailers

Choose from 40 to 53 foot drop deck trailer that includes the extra security and weight bearing capacity of a tandem axle trailer design. Designed to make heavy and extra tall loads easier to maneuver, the lower bed of the steel drop deck trailer has a low center of gravity that grants more height clearance to work with. ...

Overview

Choose from 40 to 53 foot drop deck trailer that includes the extra security and weight bearing capacity of a tandem axle trailer design. Designed to make heavy and extra tall loads easier to maneuver, the lower bed of the steel drop deck trailer has a low center of gravity that grants more height clearance to work with.

Specifications

Model
Tandem Axle Drop Deck Trailers
Category Name
Trailers
Year
2026
Sale Type
New
Manufacturer
Demco
Quantity
0
Manufacturer Qty
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Web
1/4" high grade 100,000 yield steel
Flange
3/8" x 5" high grade 100,000 yield steel
Brake Size
16.5" x 7"
Main Beams
Designed with Camber - built in Spencer facility
Side Rails
6" x 8.2# structural C channel
Cross Members
4" x 3.2# 80,000 yield Jr. I-beam on 16" centers
Overall Width
102"
Lower Deck Height
40-3/4"
Upper Deck Length
11'
GVWR - Spread Axles
80,000 lbs.
GVWR - Closed Tandems
68,000 lbs.
Transition Drop From Upper To Lower Deck
19.5"

models

Model Number

Trailer Description Tare Weight (lbs) Closed Axle 10:1 Spread Axle Triple Axle
DD40 40' Tandem Axle 10,720 yes N/A N/A
DD45 45' Tandem Axle 11,420 yes yes N/A
DD48 48' Tandem Axle 11,980 yes yes N/A
DD53 53' Tandem Axle 12,860 yes yes N/A

features

  • 3-leaf heavy duty SAF Holland spring suspensions
  • 22.5K Arvin Meritor axles with Wabco ABS brakes (single axle) and 10 bolt hub piloted steel rims 68,000 lbs. GVW
  • Kingpin setting of 24”
  • Holland Atlas 55 series with 2 speed landing gear
  • Rubber mounted LED lights
  • Sealed wiring system w/ 7-way receptacle – designed by Truck-Lite™ for Demco
  • Midship turn signals on all trailers
  • Color coded air lines
  • Steel hand sanded/Phosphate washed for superior paint adhesion
  • All exterior mating surfaces are caulked prior to paint
  • Diamond Vogel polyurethane primer and paint (black)
  • Stake pockets and pipe spooling at 9” intervals
  • Rub rail of 2” x 3/8” flat steel
  • 1-1/8” x 7” Apitong flooring
  • Winch track (driver side)
  • Anti-sail mud flaps (Demco logo)
  • D.O.T. approved conspicuity tape
  • Manifest holder

options

  • Air Ride 2 Axle Manual Dump Valve
  • Air Ride 2 Axle Electric Dump Valve or 1-2 Axle Electric Dump Valve
  • Air Ride Scale
  • Kingpin setting of 18"
  • ABS Installed on 2nd Axle
  • Polished Aluminum Rims
  • 255/70R 22.5 LRH Import Radial Tires
  • 255/70R 22.5 LRH Domestic Radial Dunlap SP160 Tires
  • Sliding Winches
  • Aluminum Toolbox
  • Front Bulkhead (Removable)
  • Custom Paint Color (Red, Grey, White, Blue)

literature

Demco Drop Deck Brochure - TP0003 Download

 

Documents

  • TP0003-DropDeck_Rev9.pdf

    TP0003-DropDeck_Rev9.pdf

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