Trailer Type

Deckover Trailers for Sale

Deckover trailers place the deck above the fenders and wheels, giving you a full-width, flat load surface wider than the trailer's footprint. That extra width — often 8' to 8.5' wide — makes deckovers the choice for wide loads, palletized freight, and machinery that needs every inch of deck space.

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Deckover Trailers Buying Guide

What Is a Deckover Trailer?

On a standard utility trailer the deck sits between the wheels, narrowed by the fenders. A deckover sits above the wheels, so the deck runs the full width of the trailer — typically 8' or 8.5' wide — giving you significantly more usable load area. The trade-off is a higher deck and a steeper load angle.

When to Choose a Deckover

Deckovers are ideal for wide or palletized loads: full pallets side-by-side, wide machinery, sheet goods, and anything that won't fit between standard fenders. The full-width deck also makes side loading easier and gives more room for tie-downs along the edges.

Load Angle Considerations

Because the deck sits higher, the load angle is steeper than a between-the-fenders trailer. For wheeled loads, choose a deckover with a beavertail rear and long ramps, or consider a tilt or lowboy if your equipment has low ground clearance. For palletized and craned loads, the higher deck doesn't matter.

Capacity and Configuration

  • GVWR — deckovers commonly run 10,000–20,000 lb; match to your load plus margin.
  • Single vs. tandem vs. triple axle — more axles for heavier loads and smoother towing.
  • Deck material — steel for strength, aluminum for weight savings, treated wood for replaceability.
  • Stake pockets and rub rails — for tie-downs along the full deck edge.

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