Flatbed Trucks Dismantled Machines in Canada

About Flatbed Trucks

Perfect for oversize and wide loads, flatbed trucks offer the versatility to haul anything from building supplies and palletized loads to excavators, tractors, and larger vehicles that might not otherwise fit on a car carrier, among many other examples. The open platform of a flatbed also facilitates quick loading and unloading from either side, rather than having to load and unload through a rear door as you would with a dry van or box truck.

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Ford Super Duty F650 Flatbed Truck

Flatbed Platforms

These trucks commonly have beds ranging in length from less than 3 to 7.3 metres (10 to 24 feet). Oversize loads longer than 7 m are often hauled using flatbed trailers, which are available in much greater lengths. The bed itself is typically constructed of heavy-gauge steel and outfitted with durable wood or aluminum flooring.

Most don’t have full sidewalls, but some flatbeds feature metal frames, dropsides, or removable stakes that offer extra security and stability for the load, as well as more loading and unloading options. Because flatbed trucks lack a cover, however, operators must ensure loads are properly strapped or roped down. To protect operators, flatbed bodies frequently also include steel headboards located against the cab at the front of the bed.

From Light Duty To Heavy Haul

Flatbed trucks are available with a wide range of engine sizes; light-duty models are often rated for as little as 175 horsepower (130 kilowatts), whereas heavy-duty trucks can generate upwards of 500 HP (373 kW) or more. Axle configurations offer a similar performance scope and come in single, tandem, or tridem rear axles to meet any need.

To lift heavy equipment on and off the flatbed, some flatbed trucks might also include a powered boom that uses a load-handling device or hook at the end of the load line. There are also work-focused flatbed trucks, such as those used by utility companies or municipalities, that include a crew cab and storage for toolboxes and other jobsite equipment.

Find The Right Flatbed Truck

You’ll find a wide range of new and used flatbed trucks for sale at MarketBook.ca from popular manufacturers such as Chevrolet, GMC, Ford, Freightliner, International, Isuzu, Kenworth, Peterbilt, Ram, and others.