A step deck trailer is just as versatile as a flatbed, except the deck is slightly lower. That means it can accommodate a taller load. With a step deck, the trailer's maximum height is 20 inches more than a flatbed trailer. That means you can have a load as high as 10 feet, 2 inches for a standard step deck trailer.

A lowboy, which has two axles, carries cargo up to 12 feet high and with a load capacity of 70,000 pounds. In comparison, a step deck trailer's height/dimensions limit is maximum of 10 feet for the main deck and 8.5 feet for the front deck. This type of trailer can haul up to 48,000 pounds of cargo.

Landoll is the world's leading manufacturer of specialized equipment transport trailers. Landoll provides high-quality trailers ranging from 5 to 60-ton capacity. These ground loading trailers service many industries including Towing & Recovery, Construction, Agriculture, Rental, Forklifts, and Storage Containers.

A step deck trailer, also known as a drop deck or lowboy trailer, is a commercial trailer designed to carry tall cargo that exceeds the legal height limit if transported on a traditional flatbed trailer. Transporting tall cargo on a step deck prevents drivers and operators from having to obtain permits.