Wind Turbine Trailers

Trailers to move every component of a wind turbine

Wind turbine trailers are XL’s trailers designed specifically for transporting wind turbine components efficiently and safely. XL offers trailers for moving nacelles, towers, and blades—all the necessary equipment for wind energy transportation.

Wind Turbine Trailers

Trailers to move every component of a wind turbine

Wind turbine trailers are XL’s trailers designed specifically for transporting wind turbine components efficiently and safely. XL offers trailers for moving nacelles, towers, and blades—all the necessary equipment for wind energy transportation.

Types of Wind Turbine Trailers

XL's TowerMate is designed to haul wind turbine towers using a gooseneck and dolly design. The Cheater style hydraulic gooseneck at the front allows maximum flexibility for going over uneven terrain and efficient hooking and unhooking. Mount the front of the tower using our precision-machined mounting plate and telescoping schabel. The self-steering rear dolly features cradles and strapping points for the tower to safely ride.
The XL BladeMate provides a specialized solution for hauling wind tower blades. This versatile heavy-haul wind trailer can be adjusted to fit many sizes and brands of blades. The Blademate is available in a four-beam design. All of the telescoping trailer beams, as well as the pullout bumper, use XL’s trusted extendable technology to create a hassle-free extension. Choose from a unique hydraulically operated self-steering system which increases safety and efficiency by automatically keeping the axles in line with the kingpin, or a bump-steer option, both with manual manueverability around obstacles.
Use XL's Lightweight 13 Axle, a multi-axle combination of a Jeep, Mechanical Gooseneck Trailer, and a Booster, to carry wind turbine nacelles. The trailer is rated with a capacity of 170,000 pounds in 10 feet concentrated. It features a 10-foot wide, 30-foot long main deck for secure hauling of the largest loads as well as a detachable wheel area for the addition of deck sections if needed.

Benefits & features

Enhanced Safety Features

XL’s BladeMate has red/green indicator lights on the toolbox which signal to drivers (front and rear) if the power unit is on or off. Additionally, a beacon alerts the driver and pilot car if the axles turn out of rotation (3 degrees or more).

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Reliable Hauling Capabilities

XL’s wind turbine trailer line uses market-leading technology as well as XL’s proven built-to-last structural integrity. Haul with confidence knowing you have a five-year structural warranty and user-friendly features.

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Easy Manuevering

Benefit from XL’s steerable axle technology. XL will work with you to determine which of our steering options are right for your application. Choose from king-pin steer or bump steer, both with an option to override to a remote for manual steering to get around obstacles.

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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 wind turbine trailers are key in the wind energy transportation market moving turbines into wind farms. The Lightweight 13 Axle is a versatile trailer model which can also be used for other commercial hauling applications.

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.

XL will work with you if custom dimensions or options are needed. On BladeMates, XL has done tail extensions, various rolling or static bunks, and other custom additions to help users accommodate transporting the ever-changing wind turbine specs. XL’s Lightweight 13 Axle is a customizable multi-axle that can be outfitted with different deck styles, lengths, and West Coast or East Coast booster styles. Check out our multi-axle page for more information.

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.