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20 • ROCK products • September 2015 www.rockproducts.com Innovations In Transportation XL Specialized Trailers introduced the Lightweight XL 80 Low-Profile HDG Trailer. This Hydraulic Detachable Goose- neck (HDG) trailer is rated at 80,000 lb. overall and 80,000 lb. concentrated in 10 ft. The model provides a needed trans- port solution for lighter-duty equipment that contractors use and move every day. The XL 80 Low-Profile HDG features an 11-ft.-long hydrau- lic gooseneck with XL's low-profile design, which is popular for its front-loading advantage. A five-position ratchet-style variable ride height allows users to adjust the neck height to fit their various loads. This new two axle construction lowboy is available in three options: a 44 ft., 6-in. overall length with 24 ft. in the well, a 46-ft., 6-in. overall length with 26 ft. in the well, or a 48-ft. overall length with 27 ft., 6 in. in the well. The short gooseneck allows for the main deck to stay as long as possible, an import- ant factor for many users who may need to fit a long load or multiple small pieces of equipment onto the main deck. The XL 80 Low-Profile HDG's main deck is constructed with four 14-in.-tall, fully-cambered I-beams as well as 8-in. and 4-in. stubbed junior I-beams on 12-in. alternating centers. The robust main deck features a 22-in. loaded deck height with eight in. of ground clearance. With standard features including 31-in. front flip ramps, six bent D-rings per side, chain drops, 12-in. swing-out outriggers on 24-in. centers and raised apitong decking, this model is ready for work. The bucket well at the rear of the main deck is made from the recessed last three cross members of the deck and includes a plate on the bottom, ideal for the bucket of an excavator to sit low in without damaging the cylinder. The boom trough in the rear bridge also comes with a plate on the bottom and provides a place for the arm to ride safely. The rear bridge transition of 32 degrees features traction aids for load- ing, while the 9-ft., 6-in. long rear deck has a 40-in. loaded deck height and is prepped for a flip axle. Optional bolt-on wheel covers are available as load bearing – for parking on – or semi-load bearing – for driving on – and can be removed when not in use for weight reduction. "As construction equipment gets heavier, it is easy to keep building bigger trailers," said Rodney Crim, vice president of sales at XL Specialized Trailers. "But jobsites are full of smaller equipment too, so we wanted to design a trailer that was light- weight, sturdy and full of bonus features for those everyday hauls. Our new XL 80 Low-Profile HDG trailer achieves that." Specialized Trailers, www.xlspecializedtrailer.com The TA Series trailers feature key trailer components for easy loading on its 7-degree load angle. Talbert's standard equip- ment for the series includes a 15,000-lb. planetary winch with a two-function, wireless remote. It assists in moving equip- ment on and off of the trailer by making it possible for one per- son to load a piece of equipment without leaving the vehicle. Talbert also offers two other upgrade options: a six-function remote and a 20,000-lb. planetary winch. The six-function remote provides the operator with the ability to adjust the movement of the axles, winch and deck while loading. The TA Series trailers come standard with double keyhole tie-down slots on top of the outside beams and recessed in the center of the main deck. For recessed tie-downs, Talbert includes a metal basket that is mounted below the deck to protect the main cylinder from excess chain. Talbert has multiple, optional features to enhance the TA Series trailers. Available coating selections include the stan- dard Valspar R-Cure 800 paint in Talbert's signature red and optional Valspar Aquaguard for corrosion protection. Additional optional equipment includes a 48-in. alumi- num/steel bulkhead with strobe and work lights, a central- ized lubrication system and a Right Weigh load scale. Talbert Manufacturing, www.talbertmfg.com