Walking floor trailers are built with a moving-floor system that takes the struggle out of unloading heavy materials. The floor of the trailer is safely controlled via hydraulics. That means that the driver can supervise the unloading process from a safe distance without strain or hazards.
Can you haul grain with a walking floor trailer?
Walking floors take forever and don’t unload grain completely. Belts are far superior for bulk products. We back haul about 10 loads of corn a day year round in our belt trailers. If you are trying to unload corn faster might need to get a high speed hydraulic motor for gear box to put on when you haul grain.
What can you haul in a walking floor trailer?
Walkers will unload, and self load some products, just about anything from beets to grain, to pallets of seeds, sawdust,gravel. We had 9 of them at 1 time hauling garbage. In abrasive environments the floors [ the aluminum runners that move the product] will wear quickly at the back of the trailers.
How many tons can a walking floor trailer hold?
The type of trailer you have will limit your load. A 53 foot walking floor with high sides can haul 25 ton, but an older trailer with an apron floor is heavier and will likely only haul a little over 20.
Can you drive a forklift on a walking floor trailer?
Forklift Compatible: Forklift traffic can drive on floor surface, if necessary. No Dock Needed: Palletized cargo, drums or bales can be loaded or unloaded by forklift with or without a dock. Load and Unload Any Time: WALKING FLOOR® trailers can load and unload in any weather condition.
How does a moving floor work?
How it works. The moving floor is divided into three sets of narrow floor slats, with every third slat connected together, hydraulically powered to move forward and backward either in unison, or alternately. When all three sets move in unison, the load is moved upon them in the direction the operator wishes.
What is a walking floor HGV?
Once the trailer is loaded, the manual or automatic sheeting systems protects the payload from all weather conditions. The hydraulically controlled floor system (walking floor or moving floor) moves the load outwards while the driver controls the operation from a safe distance.
How much does a walking floor trailer weigh?
2020 EAST 48′ Walking Floor Unload Description
| Axles | Tandem |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 102″W, 48.0’L |
| GVW | 17,396 Lbs |
| Interior Height | 100″ |
| Floor Type | Aluminum |
How many yards are in a walking floor trailer?
They are typically used to transport mulch, recycled products and many other products. These trailers can be used to haul some palletized loads as well. One notable advantage these trailers have over a dump trailer is that they can haul up to 110 cubic yards without having to be put up in the air to unload.
How tall is a walking floor trailer?
2020 EAST 48′ Walking Floor Unload Description
| Axles | Tandem |
|---|---|
| Tires | 11R22.5 Virgin |
| Dimensions | 102″W, 48.0’L |
| GVW | 17,396 Lbs |
| Interior Height | 100″ |
How long is a walking floor trailer?
40′ to 53′
Walking Floor Trailer Sizes We carry new walking floor trailers ranging from 40′ to 53′ in length, so whatever your hauling needs may be, Hale Trailer has the right trailer for the job.
