1991 Great Dane GPESAR-240-65 40 Ton Sliding Axle Extendable Flatbed Semi-Trailer

Fleet # - 
VIN - IGRDM8023MM060901
Year - 1991
Make - Great Dane
Model - GPESAR-240-65
Body Style - 40 Ton Sliding Axle Extendable Flatbed Semi-Trailer
Single Axle/Dual Axle - Tandem Axle/Dual Wheel With a sliding feature wheel & deck
Tire Description - 11R22.5
Tire Condition - Fair
Titled? - Yes
Ownership Information - Title
Does the unit operate? - Yes
Mechanical Condition - Good
Mechanical Notes - Well taken care of including condition updates, it should be up to its original specifications.
Body Condition - Good
Body Notes - Solid including the cross members. The decking is okay. It is currently configured at a 50'deck Length. The axle system slides as well as the extendable deck. The trailer expands from 40' to 80' and but is currently configured at 50', with a 96" wide deck.

The following general information is web-sourced and may contain variances from the subject unit:

The 1991 Great Dane Gpesar-240-65 is a heavy-duty, heavy-haul extendable flatbed semi-trailer engineered specifically for transporting oversized, variable-length commercial cargo. Manufactured by Great Dane, this specialized "trombone" or telescopic flatbed utilizes an adaptable chassis design to handle standard legal freights when closed, while quickly expanding to accommodate extreme structures like steel beams, piping, or wind turbine components.   The Expanding Length Deck (40' to 80') The core feature of this model is its telescopic main beam structure: 

• Telescopic Framing: The trailer features an inner/outer nesting main-beam design. It contracts down to a standard 40-foot length for easy maneuverability and non-permitted backhauls. 
• 80-Foot Extension: It can manually telescope out in preset increments up to a total length of 80 feet. 
• Locking Mechanism: Heavy-duty pneumatic or manual locking pins secure the inner frame to the outer frame. To extend it, a driver locks the trailer brakes and pulls the tractor forward until the desired length is reached and the pins drop back into place.

The Sliding Axle Subframe Unlike standard fixed or spread-axle flatbeds, this model features a movable rear suspension assembly: 

• Weight Distribution: The tandem axle assembly is mounted on a sliding subframe. This allows you to shift the axles forward or backward to balance the bridge weight and comply with federal/state DOT bridge laws. 
• Telescopic Compatibility: As the deck telescopes to 80 feet, sliding the axles rearward provides crucial rear structural support for long, heavy loads, preventing the tail from sagging or swinging unsafely.

Key Technical Features & Running Gear

• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR): Rated at 80,000 lbs, matching the standard maximum legal limit for a typical tractor-trailer configuration across US highway systems.
• Axle Capacity: Features a tandem axle setup where all axles are rated at 20,000 lbs each, creating a highly robust 40,000-lb capacity rear suspension.
  Tires & Wheels: Rides on standard 11R22.5 tires configured in a dual-wheel setup per axle side (8 tires total). This tire size is an industry benchmark, making replacements easy to find at any truck stop.
• Coupling: Employs a heavy-duty 5th wheel type upper coupler structure to hook into standard commercial semi-truck tractors

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