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Delco C824 C8 Gooseneck 14-16K 83″ Wide Car Hauler

Delco C824 C8 Gooseneck 14-16K 83″ Wide Car Hauler – 24′ Configuration The Delco C824 is the 24-foot configuration of the Delco C8 Gooseneck 14-16K 83″ Wide Car Hauler series, a 16,000 lb GVWR gooseneck car hauler with a 83″ deck width. The C8 Gooseneck 14-16K 83″ Wide Car Hauler series is available in deck lengths from 16 to 40 feet, covering the full range of configurations in this class. The C824 shares the same frame construction, axle specification, coupler rating, and structural engineering as all other models in the C8 Gooseneck 14-16K 83″ Wide Car Hauler series, providing the load surface and deck length appropriate for the vehicle and equipment transport requirements of that configuration. Mixed-Steel Frame Construction The C8 uses a 8-inch channel main frame paired with a 10-inch x 12 lb I-beam neck with rub rail. This construction approach combines the broad web area of the 8-inch channel frame with the concentrated flange strength of the I-beam neck, optimizing each section for its specific structural role. The main frame channel provides wide surface area for crossmember welding and deck fastening, while the deeper I-beam neck resists the concentrated bending moment that develops at the gooseneck coupler attachment point under full-load towing conditions. The result is a frame that is appropriately engineered for each of its structural demands rather than applying a single beam type across the entire trailer length. Round Gooseneck Coupler The C8 connects to the tow vehicle via a 2-5/16-inch 25K round gooseneck coupler. The round gooseneck style mates with the gooseneck ball in the bed of a heavy-duty pickup or commercial tow vehicle, positioning the trailer’s pivot point directly over the truck’s rear axle. This geometry maximizes trailer stability at highway speeds, reduces load transfer to the tow vehicle’s front axle, and improves overall handling response compared to a bumper pull connection at the same gross weight. Dual 12K spring-loaded jacks are positioned on the neck of the gooseneck, providing stable support for hitch and unhitch operations and a secure rest point when the trailer is parked detached. Triple-Axle Electric Brake Configuration The C8 is equipped with three 7,000 lb electric brake spring axles, providing a combined axle capacity of 21,000 lb, which comfortably exceeds the 14,000 lb GVWR. Running three axles rather than two spreads the load across more contact points on the deck frame, reduces the load per tire, and distributes road stress more evenly across the suspension components. Electric brakes on all three axles deliver six-wheel braking performance, providing maximum stopping force through the tow vehicle’s brake controller. At gooseneck towing weights, having brakes on every axle is both a regulatory requirement and a fundamental safety practice. 83-Inch Deck Width and Load Surface The 83-inch deck width handles the standard-width vehicle types most commonly encountered in commercial car hauler operations, from sedans and coupes to standard-cab pickups and standard-width SUVs. The deck is finished with treated pine wood flooring over 3-inch channel crossmembers on 24-inch centers. Treated pine provides a durable, grip-friendly load surface that resists moisture absorption and rot over years of outdoor exposure. Diamond plate fenders are fitted over the triple axle positions, providing durable impact resistance in the areas most exposed to tire spray and road debris. Commercial Tire Package The C8 rolls on 235/80R16 LRE Radial 10-ply tires, with a spare tire included as standard equipment. The spare tire provision reflects the C8’s positioning as a long-haul commercial transport platform where a flat tire on the road needs to be resolvable without a service call. Load Range E construction provides appropriate sidewall stiffness for sustained loaded highway operation. Loading System and Length The straight deck with slide-in ramps delivers efficient vehicle loading operations across the C8’s 40-foot maximum configuration. The 40-foot maximum length is one of the longest available in the standard Delco car hauler lineup, providing capacity for three standard vehicles or two vehicles with extended wheelbases. Slide-in ramps stow beneath the deck and are removed completely during transport. Applications The C8 is built for dedicated commercial transport operations, multi-vehicle fleet hauling, auction transport contractors, and long-haul car carrier services. Its 40-foot maximum length and triple-axle configuration are particularly well-suited for operations where maximizing the number of vehicles per trip is a direct operational efficiency priority. · Delco Trailers