No wet kit required
Rounding out our heavy tilt decks is the FWTRD-70-T, back on the road and ready to work. Simplicity and versatility are at the heart of this model, offering 70,000 lbs load capacity with a 12 degree load angle, a 20 degree upper deck ramp, and a 44 ft overall length, all without powered hydraulics or a wet kit on your truck.
At a Glance
- 12 degree load angle, no wet kit
- 84,000 lbs GVWR
- 5" x 12" cushion cylinder
- 3 x 25,000 lb axles, full air brakes
- 43' 6" overall
- 24 chain slot stake pockets
Video walkthrough
In the walkthrough
Mike Pitts, TrailMax sales manager
- Deck
- 9 ft upper deck with a 20 degree neck, so equipment can drive up and down without separate ramps, then a 5 ft stationary deck ahead of the 25 ft tilt deck.
- Length
- Under 44 ft overall even with the sloped neck, built for wildfire and BLM crews working tight back country roads.
- Tie-downs
- Standard 3/8" chain slots. The unit in the video adds the D-ring package, underbody winches, bolt-on traction bars, and a bolt-on bucket rest.
- Running gear
- Three 25,000 lb axles on 215/75R tires as standard, with a 235 tire upgrade for states that require more capacity.
- Tilt
- Full gravity. No hydraulics, no PTO, and no pony motor, so it hooks to any truck in the fleet and goes.
Specs and options
- GVWR
- 84,000 lbs
- Capacity (Distributed)
- 67,800 lbs
- Base Trailer Weight
- 16,200 lbs
- Length
- 43' 6"
- Frame Construction
- Fabricated design, A-656 high tensile
- Crossmembers
- 5" tubular crossmembers on 12" and 16" centers
- Hitch
- King pin type, 150,000 PSI ultimate strength, 115,000 yield
- Landing Gear
- 2 speed, 70,000 lb., 100,000 lb. static load
- Deck Latch
- Over-center type with tension adjustment, lever and safety pin on driver side for ease of operation
- Cushion Cylinder
- 5" x 12" with internal metered flow to cushion loading and unloading
- Load Securement
- 24 each (12 per side) 2-way chain slot/stake pocket system
- Storage Compartment
- 2 each in fifth wheel upper deck
- Axles
- 3 each 25,000 lb. capacity, 5 in. round 1/2" wall thickness, 71-1/2" track and 40" spring centers, 54-1/2" spring centers
- Hubs
- Oil bath type with Unimount hub and drum, 8 on 275mm bolt circle
- Brakes
- 12-1/4" x 7-1/2" s-cam full air brakes with maxi spring brakes on both axles, automatic slack adjusters, equipped with 2S/2M ABS
- Drums
- Steel outboard type
- Suspension
- Hutch H-9700 tri-axle hangers and axle alignment capability
- Wheels
- 17.5" x 6.75" Uni-mount, 8 on 275mm bolt circle
- Tires
- 215/75R 17.5 radial load range H
- Finish Preparation
- Media blast
- Base Coating
- Corrosion-resistant copolymer
- Finish Coating
- Two-component urethane enamel top coat
- Electrical
- Sealed wire harness
- Decking
- Oak on outer deck areas and 2" rough sawn Fir in center and stationary deck
From the TrailMax 2026 catalog. Specifications can change; confirm with your dealer.
- Spare tire carrier
- Spare tire
- Winch mount and roller
- Aluminum wheels
- D-rings, standard placement
- Additional D-rings (each)
- Apitong decking
- Bucket rest (bolt on)
- Traction bar assembly (bolt on)
- 235 tire upgrade (GVWR uprate)
- Additional tool tray (no lid)
- Additional tool tray (with lid)
- Shovel and broom holder
- Undermount winches (standard placement)
- Wide load stake pockets
- Electric or hydraulic jack
Options offered across the Heavy Tilt line. Ask your dealer which apply to the FWTRD-70-T.
Ready to price the FWTRD-70-T? Tell TrailMax sales the deck layout and options you want, and we'll put a quote together.
How the FWTRD-70-T compares
| Model | TD-40-T | TD-42-T | TRD-54-T | FWTRD-70-T |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series | Heavy Tilt | Heavy Tilt | Heavy Tilt | Heavy Tilt |
| GVWR | 46,800 lbs to 48,600 lbs | 50,800 lbs to 52,600 lbs | 66,980 lbs | 84,000 lbs |
| Distributed capacity | 37,980 lbs | 41,200 lbs to 41,350 lbs | 54,420 lbs | 67,800 lbs |
| Overall length | 31' 8" to 36' 8" | 31' 8" to 36' 8" | 36' 8" | 43' 6" |
| Axles | 2 x 25,000 lb | 2 x 25,000 lb | 3 x 25,000 lb | 3 x 25,000 lb |
| Brakes | Full air, s-cam | Full air, s-cam | Full air, s-cam | Full air, s-cam |
| Hitch | Drawbar eye (pintle) | Drawbar eye (pintle) | Drawbar eye (pintle) | Fifth wheel king pin |
Every model page has the full specification table. Find a dealer near you.
Not sure which size fits? Pick your machine, or enter its weight and length, and the match tool shows which TrailMax trailers can haul it.
FWTRD-70-T questions
What is the FWTRD-70-T GVWR and load capacity?
The FWTRD-70-T is rated at 84,000 lbs GVWR with 67,800 lbs distributed capacity and a base trailer weight of 16,200 lbs. TrailMax recommends averaging 75 to 80% of rated capacity.
What size is the FWTRD-70-T?
43' 6" overall. Fifth wheel with tilt deck.
What does it take to tow the FWTRD-70-T?
It couples to a fifth wheel on a king pin rated at 150,000 PSI ultimate strength. It has 12-1/4" x 7-1/2" s-cam full air brakes with maxi spring brakes on both axles, automatic slack adjusters, equipped with 2S/2M ABS, so the tow vehicle needs an air supply for the trailer.
Where can I buy an FWTRD-70-T?
Through an authorized TrailMax dealer. Use the dealer finder, call the factory at 208-733-0585, or request a quote from TrailMax sales.
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