2027 East Manufacturing Extreme Low Deck (XLD)

Extreme Low Deck (XLD)
Designed for increased payload versatility and better stability, the first all-aluminum drop deck trailer with a low-slung 36-inch deck height offers a lower center of gravity. With specialty loads, particularly equipment loads getting taller and taller, the new low-height East drop deck reduces the need for partial dismantling of the load to get it below the 13-feet 6-inch maximum legal height. Available in Beast and Beast II.

Drop Deck Trailers
Setting the standard for long life and low maintenance, East drop deck trailers are one of the lightest and strongest on the market, available in overall lengths up to 53 feet. To keep weight down, East drop deck trailers feature the industry’s only true all-aluminum, one-piece neck; no bolts or steel reinforcement needed for today’s special load requirements.

Trailer Strength
The strength of our drop deck trailers is our double T-shape extruded main beam and exclusive tubular cross-member design, increasing durability and balancing load stresses more evenly for longer life and less maintenance. Its two T-shape extrusion sections of 6061-T6 aluminum alloy are welded, not bolted. The weld is in the neutral axis where stress is minimal. Our 2″ x 5″ tubular cross members are more twist resistant in a turn than conventional C-channel and I-beam cross members.

Extra Strong Neck Design
Our exclusive one-piece all-aluminum, double-contour neck design drastically reduces stress in the transition area for greater strength and longer life with a lower overall trailer weight.

Features May Include:

• Maximum Strength Floor
  The fully-enclosed floor design with full-length continuous welds joining the floor decking to the main-frame beams provides maximum strength and resistance.
• Rear Panel Fully Sealed
  Fully-sealed rear panel is water resistant. Recessed grooves protect conspicuity tape and rubber dock blocks, and a heavy-wall bumper provides added protection.
• Fully-Enclosed Wiring
  Hollow-core siderail design provides a conduit for wiring to be fully enclosed. Standard with LED PC-rated grommet-mounted lights.
• Hendrickson HXL5® Wheel End System
  The READY-TO-ROLL HXL5® is designed to maximize uptime and efficiency and reduce wheel-end maintenance. The preassembled and adjusted HXL5 features a premium seal, high-performance synthetic semi-fluid grease and a PRECISION320™ spindle nut system, which allows for ultra-precise bearing adjustment.
• JOST AX150 Alumilight Landing Gear
  Up to 50 pounds lighter per set and no external gearbox, the AX150 Alumilight includes a galvanized inner lower leg, crank handle and cross shaft. With a 160,000-lb static rating and a 55,000-lb lift, the maintenance free landing gear comes standard with a 10-Year Warranty.
• Double-Seal Truck-Lite 99® Series Wiring Harness
  To guard against corrosion, the harness has been designed as a closed system by integrating a model plug with two sealing surfaces rather than just one.
• Cargo Controls
  Sidereal extrusions are designed for adjustable chain tie-downs and a unique winch strap capture system.
• Outside Tie Down Track
  The new integrated extruded aluminum outside rail tie down system for cargo securement is standard on all East flatbed and drop deck trailers, eliminating the need for welds and reducing assembly time. Available as an option on the inside and center tie down tracks.
• Alcoa Ultra ONE® Aluminum Wheel
  Ultra ONE® 22.5″ x 8.25″ aluminum wheel is standard. At just 39 pounds, the wheel is the lightest wheel in its class and strong enough for demanding applications.

Options:

Container Lock Twist-Locks

Aluminum Tool Boxes & Side-Kit Boxes

• The only truly “heavy duty” aluminum toolboxes on the market built with 3/16-inch aluminum and fully (not stitch) welded for extra strength and durability.

Bulkheads: Fixed & Removable

Easy-Access In-Floor Tarp Storage Compartment

• Aluminum built-in tarp storage compartment can be built into the floor of the upper or lower deck. This on-deck access location reduces multiple ups and downs on the trailer (lessening the chance for falls) to tarp the load, or store the tarp and tie-downs, saving time and energy. Available in various depth configurations.

Air Disc Brakes

Heavy Duty Cargo Hooks

Inside & Center Tie Down Tracks

• To eliminate welding and reduce assembly time, the optional inside and center tie down tracks are an extruded insert.

Penny Lights: Truck-Lite Model 33

Double-L Siderail System

• Integrated extruded aluminum siderail system to accommodate a Double-L winch with flat-hook straps for cargo securement.

Built-In Traveling Unloading Crane