Extendable Heavy-Haul Trailer can handle diverse jobs.March 4, 2010 -
Fabricated with 100,000 lb min yield steel flanges, modular Magnitude® 55MX has 29 ft clear deck length in retracted position and extends to 50 ft. Loaded deck height is 20 in., with 6 in. ground clearance, and gooseneck includes all connections needed to add optional flip box in order to achieve 125 in. swing clearance. Adjustable ride-height mechanically locks to provide optimal deck-to-fifthwheel relationship for specific hauling jobs, and ramped bogie features modular connection.
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Original Press release
Fontaine Trailer Co.
P.O. Box 619
Haleyville, AL, 35565
USA
Fontaine Magnitude® 55MX Delivers Unprecedented Versatility
JASPER, Ala. -- Fontaine® Trailer, the recognized technology leader in the platform trailer Industry, is introducing a heavy-haul trailer that handles a wide variety of hauling jobs with ease - the new Fontaine Magnitude 55MX. This advanced technology extendable heavy-haul trailer features a modular design that provides exceptional convenience and versatility.
Fabricated with 100,000 pounds minimum yield steel flanges, the Magnitude 55MX is very durable and designed to deliver years of service. It boasts a 29 ft clear deck length in the retracted position and easily extends to 50 ft. The loaded deck height is 20" with 6" ground clearance. The trailer is packed with user-friendly features that save time. For example, the most versatile gooseneck on the market includes all the connections you need to add the optional flip box so you can achieve 125" swing clearance. The adjustable ride-height mechanically locks to give you the perfect deck-to-fifthwheel relationship for your specific hauling job. The ramped bogie features a modular connection so you can easily match the right equipment for the task at hand. A built-in tool box and storage compartments are added for greater convenience.
"If you dedicate your trailer to a specific piece of equipment the Magnitude 55MX is great because you can match it exactly to your equipment specifications," remarked John Craig, President of Fontaine Trailer Company. "If you haul a variety of equipment then the modular design lets you switch easily and quickly to accommodate just about any hauling job," concluded Craig.
Fontaine Trailer Company is the largest platform trailer manufacturer in the world producing a complete line of aluminum, steel and composite trailers for the flatbed, dropdeck and heavy haul markets. Manufacturing facilities are located in Jasper, Haleyville and Springville, Alabama. Fontaine Trailer is a Marmon Highway Technologies/Berkshire Hathaway company. Marmon Highway Technologies (MHT) supports the transportation industry worldwide with a wide range of high-quality products and services.
www.fontainetrailer.com
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