8.5′ x 24′ Deck Over Trailer Plans – 10,400 lbs Capacity
Build your perfect trailer with our 8.5′ x 24′ Deck Over Trailer Plans – 10,400 lbs Capacity. Detailed and versatile trailer plans complete with step-by-step instructions.
$44.99 – $54.99
Build your perfect heavy-duty trailer with our 8.5′ x 24′ Deck Over Trailer Plans – 10,400 lbs Capacity, engineered by Synthesis Engineering. Designed for durability, this trailer features a robust 10,400 lbs capacity, perfect for various hauling needs. The plans include detailed instructions and multiple configuration options, ensuring a customizable build to meet your specific requirements.
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Specifications:
- Model: 8×24-104ds-dtrailer (Mdo824DS104)
- Bed Size: 8’6″ x 24′ nominal
- Axle Type: Tandem axles with leaf springs
- Load Capacity: 10,400 lbs total
- Frame Material: Welded structural steel
- Width at Fenders: 102″
- Trailer Weight: Approximately 2400 lbs (without ramps, decking, or sides)
Design Features:
- Adjustable Deck Options: Customize the deck with various side options (permanent or removable) and different deck styles.
- Ramp Choices: Includes options for ramp length and strength, ensuring ease of use for different loading requirements.
- Versatile Hitch and Support Options: Select from different hitch styles and support configurations to suit your towing needs.
- Detailed Plans: Full set of drawings with illustrated step-by-step instructions for a straightforward build.
- Customizable Design: Modify the trailer to fit your unique hauling needs with additional features like front stop rails and side rub rails with stake pockets.
Strength:
Our Deck-Over trailer plans prioritize strength and longevity with a welded structural steel frame and tube main beams for torsional strength. The robust design ensures the trailer can handle heavy loads and withstand rigorous use, making it perfect for both everyday tasks and more demanding transport needs. These plans were engineered by Synthesis Engineering, ensuring top-notch quality and performance.
Customization:
Customize the trailer to your specific requirements. Our plans provide guidance on selecting and modifying options for sides, ramps, hitch styles, and more. The flexibility in design allows you to create a trailer that perfectly suits your needs. For more information, check out this article.
Delivery:
- PDF Download: Instantly download the 24′ Deck-Over Trailer Plans in PDF format, printable in various sizes, or viewable on your device. Orders can be downloaded immediately after purchase from our website or confirmation email.
- For convenient download, the Trailer Plans are provided in a .ZIP file. If needed, you can get a free PDF reader from Adobe.com and a free ZIP utility from WinZip.com.
- Paper Copy: Receive the drawings printed on 11″ x 17″ paper and the construction instructions on 8.5″ x 11″ paper, all with free shipping.
Support:
If you accidentally delete your file, contact us for assistance. Our team is available to help you safely modify your trailer and provide guidance to ensure your build is successful.
- Width and Length: The trailer is 8 feet 6 inches wide, the typical legal width limit, and includes rub rails. The bed length is 24 feet 3.5 inches, including the steel frame. The overall length, including the tongue, is 349 inches (about 29 feet), which may vary slightly depending on the selected options.
- Bed Height: The trailer bed height is approximately 35 inches, though this may vary slightly with tire size, spring shape, shims, load, and other options.
- Load Capacity: The trailer features a 10,400 lbs max capacity (combined axle rating) using tandem axles rated at 5,200 lbs each. This load capacity includes the trailer weight with all options.
- Suspension: The suspension consists of leaf springs, double eye style, with an equalizer. Slipper type springs are acceptable, but the design is not for independent torsion axles.
- Trailer Weight: The trailer weight varies depending on design options. The base flatbed trailer weighs approximately 2,700+ lbs, including axles and wheels, but without decking, sides, or ramps. Options such as sides, decking choices, and other features will affect the total weight.
- Options Included in the Plans:
- Deck Options: Choose from various materials and connection options, with or without wheel covers.
- Sides: Build the standard flatbed or select from permanent or removable side options included in the plans. Side options include variations such as tie-downs, rub rails, and stake pockets.
- Ramps: Select ramps that slide in and store under the deck (or not) and choose the ramp length and capacity you need.
- Front Rail and Tongue Tray: The design includes options for a raised front rail and a tongue tray for special tools.
- Additional Features: Choose a mounted toolbox, spare tire, and other functional options. Some options are mutually exclusive, so not all are pictured in the plans.
- Download Package: The package includes a ZIP file with the full set of drawings, illustrated instructions, and CAD files for cutting the tail plate and other shaped parts.
