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8 × 18 Tandem Axle Deckover Trailer
Two more feet of flat deck for pallets and building materials.
- From
- $11,830
- Payload (est.)
- 9,600 lb
- GVWR
- 11,400 lb
Most-built setup
$13,495
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- Five-year structural warranty Built and supported by Rugged in Hudson, New Hampshire.
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Construction
Every component earns its place
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- 01Over-wheel deck geometry
Full width without wheel wells
The deck sits above the tires to create a flat loading surface for wide machines, pallets, and side-loaded material.
- 02All-aluminum structural frame
Aluminum structure
The load-bearing frame and deck structure are aluminum.
- 03Rated steel running gear
Rated components
Axles, coupler, brakes, and wear components are selected for the published trailer rating.
- 0415″ × 6″ aluminum mod wheel, 6-lug · ST225/75R-15
Deckover rating, kept low
Six-lug 15-inch aluminum wheels and ST225/75R-15 radial tires are part of the published deckover running-gear package.
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- Stowaway auto-latch ramps
- HD rub rail + low front rail
- 12 bolt-on swivel D-rings + mounted spare
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Capacity and specifications
The numbers that define the trailer
Essential measurements stay visible. Detailed construction and running-gear information is organized below.
The number that matters
11,400 lb GVWR minus 1,800 lb base trailer weight equals 9,600 lb estimated base payload.
Payload decreases as options are added.
Weight and payload estimates: Published trailer weight reflects the standard base configuration. Options and manufacturing variation affect final weight and available payload. Your completed trailer is weighed at the factory; its certified final weight and payload are provided after manufacturing.
Fit and towing: Payload shown is trailer payload, not your tow vehicle's capacity. Verify your vehicle, hitch, tongue-weight, and loaded-trailer ratings before ordering.
- 1,800 lb
- 11,400 lb
- 9,600 lb
Full specifications
Dimensions & Weight
- Standard Size
- 8' x 18' Tandem Axle Deckover Trailer
- Deck Height
- 34″
- Deck Width
- 96″
- Ramp Length
- 101″
- Ramp Incline
- 17°
- G.A.W.R. (Ea. Axle)
- 6,000 lb
Structure
- Frame
- 4″ x 2″ x 3/16″ Tubular
- Tongue
- 5″ x 2″ x 3/16″ Tubular
- Floor
- Custom Aluminum Extrusion
- Cross-members
- 4″ x 2″ x 3/16″ Tubular
- Fenders
- N/A
- Coupler
- 2″ A-Frame
- Safety Chains
- Curt Single Hook Cable (2 ea)
- Jacks
- 3,000 lb Top Wind (Bolted On)
Running Gear
- Axles
- Tandem 6,000 lb EZ Lube Axle
- Suspension
- Torsion / Torflex
- Wheel
- 15″ x 6″ Aluminum Mod Wheel (6 Lug)
- Tire
- ST225/75R-15 Belted Radial
- Brakes
- 4 Wheel Electric
- Lights
- Optronics L.E.D.
- Electric Plug
- 7-Way Round
- Finish
- Natural Aluminum
All items listed are standard equipment unless marked.
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Real builds of this model
Three completed examples of this exact model.
8' x 18' tandem · Deckover · Equipment
8' x 18' Tandem Deckover
- Rub rail with stake pockets
- StowAway ramps with AutoLatch
Trailer & options$14,260Built to order · 25% refundable deposit
8' x 18' tandem · Deckover · Equipment
8' x 18' Tandem Deckover
- StowAway ramps with AutoLatch
- Rub rail with stake pockets
Trailer & options$13,705Built to order · 25% refundable deposit
8' x 18' tandem · Deckover · Equipment
8' x 18' Tandem Deckover
- Mounted spare tire
- StowAway ramps with AutoLatch
Trailer & options$13,985Built to order · 25% refundable deposit
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