XL Specialized Trailers launches hydraulic detachable extendable

The patented Extend-A-Trac uses 6-inch greasable rollers with oil-impregnated bronze bushings designed for smoother extension and retraction. The 53-foot 5-inch long trailer has a flip axle to help scale large loads and a 44-inch flip neck with kingpin settings at 16 inches and 24 inches, which together make the unit 84 feet long when extended. A detachable wheel area is designed to allow drivers to insert more decking.

 

The XL 90 HDE features an 18-inch loaded deck height on the main deck, while the rear deck transitions to just a 24 inch height. This extremely low rear deck height is achieved by cutting the axles through the web of the trailer. 

 

The unit comes with a pin-on axle, yet is prepped for a single-axle power booster as well. The gooseneck features variable ride with five ride height positions, a 13-horsepower unit with cover, and 74-inch swing clearance. Other unique features include a PSI system, a 20,000-pound brake rating, a second leveling valve and a shut-off valve on all axles. A 4-way plug runs the electrical dump valve and also dumps the air from the flip axle. A 4+3+4 taillight system plus four clearance lights per side and mid-turn lights make the HDE highly visible. 

 

“The XL 90 HDE is one of those unique products that has a versatile spec and lots of desired options,” says Rodney Crim, vice president of sales at XL. “We believe this trailer will benefit many drivers out there and we had a lot of interest from customers when we introduced it at the Mid-America Trucking Show recently.”