Drop Deck Trailers

Drop Deck trailers are a heavy-duty trailer design that features a fixed, non-removable gooseneck that drops to a lower main deck. Drop Decks can have various capacities, gooseneck designs, deck heights and wheel area set-ups.

Drop Deck Trailers

Drop Deck trailers are a heavy-duty trailer design that features a fixed, non-removable gooseneck that drops to a lower main deck. Drop Decks can have various capacities, gooseneck designs, deck heights and wheel area set-ups.

Types of Drop Deck Trailers

XL's Double Drop trailers, also known as the Fixed Neck Double Drop, feature a dropped down main deck offering lower deck heights. XL also offers a Double Drop trailer with a detachable gooseneck, check out the XL Mechanical Full-width Gooseneck.
XL Step Decks are constructed from 100k flange and 80k webs, using XL's one-piece construction, for superior strength and durability. Deck heights range from 33 inches to 40 inches to fit your needs. Step Decks are available with many ramp options on the rear, from beaver tails to large hydraulic bi-fold ramps.
XL's Paver Special is a rigid gooseneck trailer featuring a 26 degree slope from the neck to the main deck. The 34-inch deck height main deck transitions to a wood-filled beaver tail in the rear with bi-fold ramps. Check out the Paver Special for moving paving equipment.

Benefits & features

A heavy-duty hauling option with a fixed (non-detachable) gooseneck, Drop Deck models are user-friendly and reliable. With a wide range of capacities and customization options, a Drop Deck is an efficient option featuring a lower deck height.

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Industries & Applications

Working with XL gives you many benefits, including the following:

  • XL trailers are manufactured in Iowa — Our trailers are designed and built in our facility using premier parts.
  • Custom-built — XL builds to your specs and offers a large selection of trailer options for any industry.
  • Versatile configurations — XL customers benefit from versatile configurations, which enable them to handle multiple applications and industries.

XL’s Drop Decks are often preferred for commercial hauling, but they also are suitable for small construction or ag equipment. XL’s Drop Deck trailers can even be designed as part of a customers’ unique hauling system, with things like tarps or other customer-specific components in mind.

Customization Options

With over 100 years of heavy haul design experience, XL’s engineering team delivers market-leading innovation and design capabilities. They custom-build each trailer as needed to match a customer’s needs and stand behind their products—all while providing a positive and professional experience from start to finish.

Many customization options are available for XL’s drop deck trailers including hydraulic ramps, beavertails, stake pockets, rub rails, chain drops, various tie downs, and chain slots as well as unique dimensions.

Contact XL today to start spec'ing out your custom trailer!

XL Specialized Trailers will walk you through our simple sales process below to get you the best trailer for your needs.

  1. Complete a “Request a Quote” form – To get started, work with our sales team to finalize your unique specs and get a quote.
  2. Look forward to a top-tier experience – To place your order, work with an XL dealer near you to complete your purchase.
  3. Review your design – Before we build your trailer, expect to see a line drawing for a visual representation of your order.

The XL Difference

At XL Specialized Trailers, we provide an experience beyond the rest. We take pride in our premier customer experience, custom engineering, and quality while focusing on our culture and brand.

We strive to make each customer interaction positive and professional, and we work closely with them throughout the process from start to finish. Our design team creates custom solutions to meet customers’ needs and continually expands our product offering by bringing new designs to market. At XL, we stand behind our work with the warranties we provide; five years on construction, three years on paint quality, and one year on trailer components. Customers come back to do business with us because of their positive experiences before, during, and after the sale.

Not only do we take care of our customers—we also take care of our team members. We strive to be the employer of choice in our regional area and ensure a safe working environment. XL possesses a brand name supported by our culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, engineering innovation, and hard-working, artisan craftsmanship. We are America’s Custom Trailer Experts.