Talbert Introduces New Trailer

Talbert Manufacturing, a manufacturer of heavy-haul, specialized and custom-built trailers, is exhibiting two of its flexible and versatile custom trailer models at the 2012 Mid-America Trucking Show, March 22-24 in Louisville, Ky.

The company, headquartered in Rensselaer, Ind., will highlight the Talbert 2+3+2 65-Ton HRG East Coast Trailer with a Tandem-Axle Jeep Dolly; and the Talbert 35-Ton SRG Double Drop Trailer.

The Talbert 2+3+2 65-Ton HRG East Coast Trailer features a gooseneck and flip extension to accommodate a tandem-axle jeep dolly. The unit is designed with the ability to add a tag- or pin-on axle to the jeep to allow a 3+3+2 axle configuration.

The company adds that operators without a 4-axle tractor can access the optional pin-on axle for the jeep to maintain axles that remain legal to scale the payload. Featuring 60-inch axle spacing, as well as an airlift on axle 3; and a chain lift on axles 1, 2, 4, and 5, this trailer is also capable of running with 3, 4, or 5 axles in a row without the booster. Additionally, the trailer is equipped with a Cleral onboard scale system that meets trucking industry requirements.

The trailer offers a 22-inch loaded deck height and is rated for 65-tons in any 14-feet of deck length. The unit is also adaptable to the addition of a future 10-foot deck section.

The Talbert 65-Ton East Coast trailer has a number of features, including a Honda pony motor to operate its hydraulic systems; connections for a PTO system; removable fenders over the tires; polished aluminum wheels; and more.

The trailer will be stocked by Preferred Lowboys, located in Houston, a full service dealer that specializes in open-deck, heavy-haul specialized trailers.

The company also will be showcasing its 35-Ton SRG Double Drop Trailer, which is differentiated by its aluminum pull-out system (two-feet on each side) that accommodates wider equipment pieces at lower heights. The unit features a lighter-weight mechanical removable gooseneck.

With a 48-foot overall length, the air-ride, tandem-axle unit offers a 29-foot deck length with a rated 35-tons distributed, and 30-tons in each 10 feet of deck length; and an 18-inch loaded deck height with a 6-inch ground clearance. Additionally, this customized unit offers heavy-duty T1 steel construction, and is equipped with strobe lights, battery backup, aluminum wheels, and connections for a flip axle, the company says.