XL Specialized Trailers, a manufacturer of heavy haul and specialized trailers, has introduced the XL Guardian 110 HDG trailer, a standardized construction trailer that is available at dealer locations. Each aspect of this low-profile, hydraulic detachable gooseneck lowboy was designed to support the process of hauling construction equipment.
“While we specialize in the customization of our trailers, the Guardian is an exciting new trailer for us, as it is a stock trailer that is ready to hit the road,” said Tom Hiatt, director of sales at XL. “It’s a competitive market, but our specifications, warranty and value on the Guardian are at the top. It will be a great fit in any lineup.”
The Guardian trailer is 53-ft. long and has a capacity rating of 110,000-lbs. in 12-ft. concentrated.
The low-profile gooseneck design provides versatility, allowing scrapers to load over the top. It features a relief cutout, giving truck fenders clearance, and two removable kingpin settings which add flexibility across various truck setups. On the neck, a rotating work light illuminates the area for safety and visibility when loading.
The gooseneck uses hydraulics to detach for loading and unloading, as well as easily reconnects after. The main bed offers a 22-in. loaded deck height. Operators can adjust the height of the deck for diverse loads with a five-position variable ride height in the neck and manual ride height in the rear.
The trailer’s 26-ft. long, 8-ft.-6-in. wide main deck is constructed with a fully welded I-beam design, using 100K flanges and 80K webs, as well as upper-flange reinforcement. Equipped with a rugged, raised apitong decking, a toolbox located in the front provides a place to store chains and other materials.
Heavy-duty swing-out outriggers add 12-in. of deck width on each side for flexibility in the size of loads. The outriggers swing to the middle of the deck, making a strong double-outrigger point in the center of the deck. A heavy-duty front pull-out outrigger eliminates the need to stow and carry loose outriggers.
In the rear of the main deck, the recessed cross-members make a bucket well. Combined with the open boom trough design in the wheel area, this design provides a solution for transporting excavators low and safe. D-rings are available throughout the rear of the deck for securing equipment and items.
The Guardian is a three-axle trailer that can be run by itself or with an added flip axle, a spreader bar and flip, a single-axle power booster or a hydraulic flip axle. XL’s new bolt-on recessed hydraulic flip axle option houses the hydraulic cylinder, flipping the axle without the need for a forklift. This allows for loading clearance over the flip axle and swapping between flip axles and boosters.
