As many people know, The Crane Guys specializes in safe, efficient, precision driven heavy lifting services. To provide these services, we’ve developed a top-tier crane rental program that accommodates the varied needs of Southern California’s leading industries. But there’s a whole other side to our illustrious company. One that may not be prominently known. That’s the side focused on providing reliable transport solutions throughout the golden state. Yes, along with lifting extremely heavy objects, we haul extremely large freight from place to place. No matter what the distance. To get the job done, we rely on a fleet of heavy duty transport trucks. Many of them each carefully chosen for the job at hand. But of all these mighty machines, there’s one in a class by itself, the “stretch deck self loader“.
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Maybe you’ve never heard of them. For industries frequently transporting oversized or long loads, however, a stretch deck self loader is essential. In fact, they’re mandatory. For many reasons, you might say these are the standout vehicles of our flatbed trucking services. And that’s saying a lot. As with all other vehicles offered through our oversized trucking services, they are unfailingly rugged, reliable, and efficient. And because of certain built-in features, they exemplify our commitment to ultra-high safety standards. And yet, they’re unquestionably unique. All in all, there’s nothing quite like them.
What is a Stretch Deck Self Loader?
So, what exactly is a stretch deck self loader, and what makes it so special? In a nutshell, a stretch deck self-loader is a specialized flatbed trailer designed to transport extra long and oversized loads. Among the cargo types it typically hauls are cell towers, structural steel, large pipes, industrial equipment, and telecommunications components. To accommodate loads of varying lengths, these vehicles feature extendable decks capable of stretching or contracting as needed. This feature maximizes efficiency and stability during transport.
But there’s more here than meets the eye. What really distinguishes this superstar of our oversized trucking services is its unique loading and offloading capabilities. Believe it or not, the entire loading process is done mechanically. In fact, the vehicle’s driver can handle the entire operation. Here’s how it works. Once arrived at the lift site, our driver positions the trailer near the intended cargo. Then, utilizing built-in technology, the driver activates the vehicle’s lift system. Bingo! An onboard truck crane raises the freight, setting it onto the vehicle. All done by a mechanical system in a matter of minutes. Then it’s off to wherever.
As you can imagine, self loader is a model of power and strength. Much of the muscle derives from the vehicle’s material composition, which is an efficient composite of high strength steel and aluminum. The source of its lift power, of course, is an onboard crane. Without question, this versatile trailer is the perfect blend of raw power and advanced technology, which together allow it to haul up to approximately 43,000 pounds of cargo, with a maximum length of ten feet. No wonder so many industries rely on The Crane Guys to supply these vehicles for oversized loads.
Key Features of The Crane Guys’ Stretch Deck Self Loaders
It might be helpful to have a closer look at the two primary features of The Crane Guys’ stretch deck self-loaders. They are as follows:
Extendable Deck:
Clearly, stretchability is the vehicle’s standout feature, allowing it to accommodate a wide range of cargo sizes. How far can it stretch? Certain vehicles can expand up to 50 meters. With this expansion range, these trailers are ideally suited for the transport of telecommunication towers, prefabricated structures, and oversized industrial components.
Self Loading Capability:
Equipped with a self loading, onboard crane, these trailers can load and unload cargo without the support of additional equipment. The result? Improved operational efficiency and reduced costs.
Because of these unique features, a stretch deck self loader is ideal for hauling cargo that exceeds the limitations of conventional flatbed trailers. Thanks to the vehicle’s added roominess, cargo overhang is never a problem. Whatever the freight’s length, accommodation is assured by the expandable deck. This gives this vehicle a one-of-a-kind versatility and offers a major advantage to a wide range of industries.
Industries That Benefit from Stretch Deck Self Loader Transport
Telecommunications: Equipment installation and removal is prime facet of the telecom industry. Stretch deck self-loaders safety transport cell towers, antenna structures, and telecom infrastructure components for network expansions and upgrades. With these vehicles, transport would be virtually impossible. Moving this equipment would be virtually impossible without these trailers.
Construction: With all the construction activity in Southern California, stretch deck self loaders are indispensable. On any given day, you can see them hauling large beams, prefabricated structures, and heavy equipment utilized for commercial and infrastructure projects.
Manufacturing: When it comes to transporting industrial size cargo, nothing beats a stretch deck self loader. These commonly haul oversized industrial equipment, processing machinery, and prefabricated units for large scale production and assembly.
Of course, these versatile trailers aren’t limited to the above listing. They’re also very good at hauling forklifts, bulldozers, and other forms of heavy machinery.
Let’s not forget that all this hauling activity requires considerable preparatory work. For this, you can depend on the expertise of our heavy lift planning team. Thanks to their knowledge and experience, our oversize hauling services conform to the highest safety standards while maximizing transport efficiency. Nowhere is this better exemplified than in the consistently high level performance of our stretch deck self loaders.
The Crane Guys: Your Heavy Hauling Experts
With extensive experience in heavy transport and crane operations, The Crane Guys is committed to providing exceptional hauling solutions to California’s varied industrial sectors. As with all our other crane services, these solutions maximize safety and efficiency while achieving full compliance with industry standards. Our fleet of stretch deck self loaders demonstrate this commitment to the fullest, providing reliable, professional, and cost effective transport services throughout Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County and Long Beach, and the rest of Southern California. Need it moved? Simply reach out to The Crane Guys, and we’ll take it wherever it needs to go.
