Heavy Tilt Series trailers
TrailMax Heavy Tilts carry 20 tons and up on 25,000 lb axles with full air s-cam brakes, 2S/2M ABS, and Hutch H-9700 suspension. All four use a 5" x 12" cushion cylinder, and the three drawbar models share a tubular subframe with high tensile perimeter rails.
The TD-40-T and TD-42-T are tandem duallies on a drawbar eye, the TRD-54-T adds a third axle for 66,980 lbs GVWR, and the FWTRD-70-T moves to a fifth wheel king pin for 84,000 lbs GVWR without powered hydraulics or a wet kit.
Compare the Heavy Tilt models
| 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 |
Heavy Tilt questions
What hitch do Heavy Tilts use?
The TD-40-T, TD-42-T, and TRD-54-T use an adjustable drawbar eye for a pintle hitch. The FWTRD-70-T uses a fifth wheel king pin.
What is the difference between the TD-40-T and TD-42-T?
The TD-42-T moves to 22.5" wheels with bigger 16-1/2" x 7" brakes and a higher GVWR, 50,800 lbs against 46,800 lbs. Both are tandem duallies with a full tilt or 5+24 stationary deck option.
Do I need a wet kit for the FWTRD-70-T?
No. The FWTRD-70-T runs without powered hydraulics or a wet kit on your truck.
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