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Delco FH40 FH Gooseneck 20K Hydraulic Dovetail Deckover Trailer

Delco FH40 FH Gooseneck 20K Hydraulic Dovetail Deckover Trailer – 40′ Configuration The Delco FH40 is the 40-foot configuration of the Delco FH Gooseneck 20K Hydraulic Dovetail Deckover series, a 20,000 lb GVWR gooseneck deckover trailer with a full 102-inch deck width. Available in deck lengths from 28 to 40 feet, the FH Gooseneck 20K Hydraulic Dovetail Deckover series provides the right deck length for a wide range of equipment hauling requirements. The FH40 shares the same frame construction, axle specification, coupler rating, and structural engineering as all models in the FH Gooseneck 20K Hydraulic Dovetail Deckover series, with the 40-foot deck length providing the load surface appropriate for the equipment types and transport distances typical of that configuration. Hydraulic Dovetail Loading System The hydraulic dovetail is the defining feature of the FH series. Rather than using slide-in ramps that must be manually positioned and stowed, the FH’s tail section pivots downward under hydraulic power to create a low-angle loading ramp across the full 102-inch deck width. The hydraulic system is controlled from the trailer, allowing a single operator to raise and lower the tail without leaving the cab or handling ramp equipment. For heavy tracked machines including excavators, bulldozers, and track loaders, a powered dovetail provides a consistent and controlled loading angle that is not dependent on ground conditions or the availability of crew to handle ramps. The full-width tail eliminates the track-to-ramp alignment required with narrow slide-in ramps. 12-Inch x 19 lb I-Beam Frame The FH series is built on a 12-inch x 19 lb I-beam main frame and neck. The 6-inch channel outer frame and torque tube with bridge frame maintain lateral and torsional rigidity. Dual 12K spring-loaded jacks on the gooseneck neck provide stable support during hitch operations and when the trailer is stored detached. The 25K round gooseneck coupler provides a rated connection to the tow vehicle with appropriate margin above the FH’s 20,000 lb GVWR. Dual 10,000 lb Electric Brake Axles The FH series runs on dual 10,000 lb electric brake spring axles. Standard suspension is specified. Both axles carry electric brakes, providing four-wheel braking through the tow vehicle’s controller. At 20,000 lb GVWR with heavy equipment loads, the 10K axle specification provides the component robustness needed for sustained commercial use. The 235/80R16 LRE Radial 10-ply tires provide Load Range E capacity appropriate for this weight class. Deck Construction The 102-inch deck width provides an unobstructed full-width load surface across all available FH configurations, from 28 to 40 feet. The deck is built with treated pine wood flooring over 3-inch I-beam crossmembers on 16-inch centers. The I-beam crossmember specification maintains deck integrity under the concentrated point loads from tracked equipment undercarriages. The hydraulic dovetail serves as the loading system, replacing the slide-in ramps found on standard deckover models. Applications The FH series is built for heavy equipment contractors, earthmoving operations, and commercial transport companies that load and unload heavy tracked or wheeled machinery multiple times daily. The hydraulic dovetail is most beneficial for operators running tight schedules on job sites where manual ramp handling slows the loading cycle, or in situations where a single operator must load equipment without crew assistance. The 20,000 lb GVWR and heavy I-beam construction make the FH appropriate for full-size excavators, tracked dozers, large track loaders, and similar heavy equipment. Equipment operators who have experienced ramp-related delays or loading difficulties on fixed-ramp trailers will find the hydraulic dovetail a meaningful operational improvement. The powered tail eliminates the ramp storage and repositioning steps required after each load, which adds up to measurable time savings across a full day of multi-stop equipment transport operations. Available in configurations from 28 to 40 feet, the FH series covers the deck lengths most commonly required for full-size earthmoving equipment. · Delco Trailers