Gambi80 Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Might have to go flatbed shoppin in the near future. I've been looking on truckpaper and it seems I can find a decent 45-48' by 96 wide for under $10,000. Just curious if there are any particular brands to stay away from. I realize there isn't much to one and most have probably been rode hard and put away wet. Seems this crane mat movin thing might be going full steam soon...broker was sayin he's workin on gettin a lay-down yard for them at his place. Rather than give up some trailer rental fee and pull whatever turd he's got laying around, I'd like my own so I know what it is.Any helpful advice will be appreciated. TIA. Quote Ever wonder how a blind person knows when to stop wiping? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18819-whats-a-good-used-flatbed/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgallamore Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 damit i just sold my trail mobile $3,500 it was just heavy. 13,000 lbs. good trailer al allum wheels two 60" boxes.48x96 all new bags. led's brakes 12 ratchets.T-N-T trailer sales warshington,mo. some pretty nice combos for 5 to 8 thousand.tell tom i sent you. i oh him a favori think they got some all steel steps for around 10k???their no. 636-239-5093 Quote http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/uploads/1272400769/gallery_4852_794_314995.jpg Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18819-whats-a-good-used-flatbed/#findComment-76572 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgallamore Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 if you need some help with those mats????? throw me a bone....if the guy needs some mats, my cousin kwit making pallets and makes crain mats now.timbers and mats. Quote http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/uploads/1272400769/gallery_4852_794_314995.jpg Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18819-whats-a-good-used-flatbed/#findComment-76573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIREMAN Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Hey GambiI'm looking to sell mine. It's a 88 Ravens 48' x 96" spread axle. I have a side kit (new panels acouple of years ago) for it too. The tarp is a rollover tarp. I know an 88 is old but it has good arch to it. New tires last year and brakes are fairly new and it has the dump valve for the rear axle. I don't pull it very much and when I do it's to haul grain so I figured I would just get an end dump.ThanksLarry Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18819-whats-a-good-used-flatbed/#findComment-76579 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIREMAN Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Also it has two 48" boxes and I'll throw in some tarps and straps. Let me know and I'll take pics and send them to you. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18819-whats-a-good-used-flatbed/#findComment-76580 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambi80 Posted April 24, 2011 Author Share Posted April 24, 2011 'Bout the only requirements would be air-ride and decent winches/winch rail and maybe a box or two. I don't need a headboard, side kit and/or tarp(s). Quote Ever wonder how a blind person knows when to stop wiping? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18819-whats-a-good-used-flatbed/#findComment-76591 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambi80 Posted April 24, 2011 Author Share Posted April 24, 2011 damit i just sold my trail mobile $3,500 it was just heavy. 13,000 lbs. good trailer al allum wheels two 60" boxes.48x96 all new bags. led's brakes 12 ratchets.T-N-T trailer sales warshington,mo. some pretty nice combos for 5 to 8 thousand.tell tom i sent you. i oh him a favori think they got some all steel steps for around 10k???their no. 636-239-5093Dammit, go figure. I thought you had that sold when you got your stepdeck a while back... Does your trailer guy have a website...? Quote Ever wonder how a blind person knows when to stop wiping? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18819-whats-a-good-used-flatbed/#findComment-76592 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Stay away from Transcrack/ AKA Transcraft. Fontaines are great.Reitenours. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18819-whats-a-good-used-flatbed/#findComment-76593 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgallamore Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Dammit, go figure. I thought you had that sold when you got your stepdeck a while back... Does your trailer guy have a website...?yes on truckpaper TNT trailer sales Quote http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/uploads/1272400769/gallery_4852_794_314995.jpg Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18819-whats-a-good-used-flatbed/#findComment-76595 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgallamore Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Hey GambiI'm looking to sell mine. It's a 88 Ravens 48' x 96" spread axle. I have a side kit (new panels acouple of years ago) for it too. The tarp is a rollover tarp. I know an 88 is old but it has good arch to it. New tires last year and brakes are fairly new and it has the dump valve for the rear axle. I don't pull it very much and when I do it's to haul grain so I figured I would just get an end dump.ThanksLarrythe only reason i didnt buy this trailer, i gota have 102 wide. i have only hauled a couple loads that had to have a 102 wide, but every thing out here is posted for 102.very sharp trailer.....mite even help th looks of a petercar..... Quote http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/uploads/1272400769/gallery_4852_794_314995.jpg Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18819-whats-a-good-used-flatbed/#findComment-76596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbamobilin Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Hey GambiI'm looking to sell mine. It's a 88 Ravens 48' x 96" spread axle. I have a side kit (new panels acouple of years ago) for it too. The tarp is a rollover tarp. I know an 88 is old but it has good arch to it. New tires last year and brakes are fairly new and it has the dump valve for the rear axle. I don't pull it very much and when I do it's to haul grain so I figured I would just get an end dump.ThanksLarryHow much you want for the '88 Ravens? You have any pics? If so can you email me some? My email is bubbarandolph@hotmail.com Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18819-whats-a-good-used-flatbed/#findComment-76610 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackmann Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 I dont know jack about flats. But if EAST makes their flats like their dump trailer then its one hell of a good trailer. Quote My Facebook. Feel free to add me as a friend. Just tell me your from BMT. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18819-whats-a-good-used-flatbed/#findComment-76614 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIREMAN Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 'Bout the only requirements would be air-ride and decent winches/winch rail and maybe a box or two. I don't need a headboard, side kit and/or tarp(s).It has about 14 winches or so and it is air ride spread axle Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18819-whats-a-good-used-flatbed/#findComment-76615 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambi80 Posted April 25, 2011 Author Share Posted April 25, 2011 It has about 14 winches or so and it is air ride spread axleIf you want, email me some pictures and a price... pgambiani_80@hotmail.com Quote Ever wonder how a blind person knows when to stop wiping? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18819-whats-a-good-used-flatbed/#findComment-76617 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Hey GambiI'm looking to sell mine. It's a 88 Ravens 48' x 96" spread axle. I have a side kit (new panels acouple of years ago) for it too. The tarp is a rollover tarp. I know an 88 is old but it has good arch to it. New tires last year and brakes are fairly new and it has the dump valve for the rear axle. I don't pull it very much and when I do it's to haul grain so I figured I would just get an end dump.ThanksLarryA Ravens is a mighty fine trailer. Of all the trailers we've got the Dorsey's are the worst. They're combo's though,steel frame rails with aluminum floors. You can load a single coil on them and they bend in the middle like a boomerang when you go around a curve. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18819-whats-a-good-used-flatbed/#findComment-76718 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Stay away from Transcrack/ AKA Transcraft. Fontaines are great.Reitenours.Yeah, I like the 48/102 Fontaine Phantom I pull,it's a great trailer. I whined,cried,and bitched for 3 weeks when they had to send it to Washington with a radioactive load. Just got it back this week. It's got a tool box on it where I keep my beveled wood,coil racks,and rubber mats-that's what I missed the most. Can't have too many tool boxes. We just got 4 new 53' aluminum Fontaines. Good looking trailers,the tail lights are one solid bar with LED's instead of the individual lights. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18819-whats-a-good-used-flatbed/#findComment-76720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCR Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Just drove by Strimbu Trucking, Brookfield, OH and they have three Reinke flatbed trailers out front with a For Sale sign on them. Strumbu is a local steel hauler. Have no other info on trailers. The 'phone number listed is 330-507-2135.Denny Quote Denny330-550-6020A "Mack Pack" Charter Member Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18819-whats-a-good-used-flatbed/#findComment-76880 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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