Wabash Steel Drop Decks

Even the heaviest, most demanding loads are an easy haul with a Wabash Steel Drop Deck. Rugged construction and premium quality materials give you strength and flexibility without added weight. Designed for efficient performance and low maintenance, Wabash drop decks are long-lasting and retain value.

The Wabash Steel Drop Deck Platform is built to last. Heat-treated 130ksi steel provides high strength and low trailer weight. In addition, the premium paint process ensures best-in-class corrosion resistance and keeps your trailer looking good year after year.

Greater Load Flexibility.
Longer Useful Life.

With some of the highest floor ratings in the industry, this trailer design offers load flexibility. The main beam comes standard with a limited lifetime warranty and provides a stronger web to flange attachment for long-life performance. Potential corrosion is eliminated between the flange and web by welding the high tensile steel at all flange-web joints.

Less Maintenance.
Increased Uptime.

The interlocking apitong floor system connects using two grade-8 floor screws at each crossmember. The double shear connection reduces racking and damage to nailers around the screw holes. In addition, the radius edges on the “C” section siderail reduce the wear of winch straps, while the steel rub rail with recessed grooves protects conspicuity tape.

Superior Corrosion
Resistance.

100% of steel surfaces are shot blasted prior to applying primer and paint, eliminating the need for chemical pretreatments. From the ultra high-zinc, epoxy primer and galvanic coating, to the automotive grade acrylic urethane paint, this trailer resists corrosion and increases resale value.

Better Highway
Visibility.

The standard enhanced visibility lighting system offers three stop/tail/turn lights and five dual-function side marker lights. The side marker lights also function as turn signals for improved motorist visibility.

Steel Drop Deck Trailer Specifications

General	Length: 28′- 53′ Width: 96″ and 102″ Upper Deck: 10' or 11'
Beam Rating	554: 55,000 lb in 4′ / 60,000 lb in 10′ / 80,000 lb over lower deck 804: 80,000 lb in 4′ / 85,000 lb in 10′ / 94,000 lb over lower deck
Est. Base Weight(s) (48x102)	554: 11,390 lb 804: 11,924 lb
Main Beam Design	Main beam flange and web fully welded at all flange-web joints High-strength 50,000-PSI steel web Web to flange attached by 100% automated continuous weld Heat-treated, high-strength steel flanges rated at 130,000 PSI Cross braces on 24″ centers, knee braces on nominal 48″ centers Lifetime main beam warranty
Front End Design	Steel front crossmember Center mount glad hands, 7-way on removable access panel 1/4″ steel coupler plate tested to SAE J133 performance criteria
Rear End Design	Three rear stake pockets integral to steel rear plate Horizontal bumper end caps for corrosion protection Rubber dock bumpers mounted vertically with three bolts Bumper assemblies are United States Department of Transportation (DOT) and Transport Canada compliant
Siderail Design	5-1/2″ 10-gauge, steel siderail designed for 4″crossmembers Radius edges and steel rub rail with recessed groove Steel stake pockets on 24″ centers Double pipe spools

Crossmember Design and Floor System	80K high tensile, 4″ steel ″I″ beam crossmembers on 12″ centers Maximum strength, interlocking wood floor boards, installed with two grade-8 screws per crossmember Vertical weld on both sides of siderail to crossmember connection
Undercarriage	Suspension support gussets with triangular truss design 121″ tandem widespread axle setting Axle alignment, large bearings, parallel ″P″ spindle wheel ends
Electrical Wiring/ Lights	Air and electrical accessible through removable front plate Below deck air and wire routing Enhanced visibility lighting system, LED lights, five side marker lights per side, dual function lights correspond with turn signals Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Preparation/ Finishes	100% shot blasted prior to assembly, no chemical pretreatment required Automotive grade paint system with ultra high-zinc epoxy primer and galvanic-coated prior to trailer assembly Steel surfaces painted prior to assembly with automotive grade acrylic urethane paint
Popular Options	Additional air and electric configurations Additional aluminum components Specialized coil and floor packages Alternate crossmember spacing Customized bumper filler plates Factory installed bulkheads Low Deck Option Multiple axle configurations, sliding suspensions and lift axles Multiple freight securement options