Tandem Axle Flat Top Trailers

Two axles and four wheels or one axle and two wheels? That is the dilemma you will face if you are planning to buy a new flat top trailer.

Tandem axle flat top trailers offer plenty of benefits, but they are to some degree counter-balanced by the features of single axle versions. So, you need to carefully weigh up your options and decide which is the best model to buy for your business.

Features to Consider for a Flat Top Tandem Trailer

A flat top trailer is an extremely useful asset for any company that needs to transport large and heavy items such as construction or farm machinery. And each flat top tandem trailer for sale on our website offers a number of advantages over single axle models:

• It has a greater carrying capacity and so is more suitable for hauling heavy loads, particularly when transported over long distances.
• The extra set of wheels will provide a more stable ride, especially when driving at high speeds or travelling along uneven roads or over rough terrain.
• The weight of the load will be distributed more evenly, putting less pressure on individual tyres and reducing tyre wear.
• Tandem axle trailers usually have better suspension and therefore give a more comfortable ride.
• Being more likely to have brakes fitted than on single axle models, tandem axle trailers are generally safer in use, especially when combined with their greater stability.
• Since the load is more evenly distributed, tandem trailers tend to sway and bounce less.
• A flat tyre is not the major event it is for a single axle version since there are three remaining tyres rather than only one.

There are, however, a number of disadvantages to owning a tandem axle flat top trailer:

• It will be more costly to buy than a single axle flat top trailer.
• Running costs are greater, with lower fuel efficiency and additional tyres, bearings and other components to maintain and replace.
• Manoeuvring will be more difficult, especially in tight spaces and when reversing.

Carrying Capacity & Practicality

Deciding on the number of axles will generally be influenced by how you intend to use the trailer, particularly the type of load you will carry. In effect, the heavier and larger the load, the bigger the trailer and more axles are needed. The aim is to achieve optimum carrying capacity combined with stability, safety and economy.

To help you make the right decision, our team can talk you through our trailer models and what has been popular for past customers verses what you’ll need the trailer specifically for. In addition, we can completely custom make your trailer, so it exactly fits your specifications and meets your needs.

Get in touch to tell us what you want to do and we will produce the perfect trailer for the job.