Choice Hydraulic Tail Trailers
Hydraulic tails let rolling equipment drive straight on at a 12-degree angle — no detaching the neck, no wrestling ramps. Choice builds them at 50,000 to 80,000 lb on a 40' deck.
The HT platform folds its tail hydraulically and locks it with a hydraulically-actuated tail lock, over a frame of 100,000 psi flanges with 10" and 6" I-beam crossmembers. Eleven D-rings per side and stake pockets on 48" centers give you tie-down points wherever the machine sits, and options like 12K to 30K hydraulic winches turn it into a recovery-capable deck for dead equipment.
For scissor-neck alternatives already on our lot, see tilt and tag trailers in stock.
Specifications
Reference specifications — Choice builds every trailer to order, so dimensions and equipment can be configured to your load.
| Capacity | 50,000–80,000 lb |
|---|---|
| Deck | 40' × 102" |
| Load angle | 12° |
| Neck | 10'-11" |
| Frame | 100,000 psi flanges; 10"/6" I-beams @ 24"/12" |
| Decking | 1¾" Apitong |
| Tail | Hydraulic folding w/ hydraulic lock |
| Tie-downs & storage | Stake pockets @ 48"; 11 D-rings/side; covered tool boxes |
| Hydraulics | 3,000 psi (10 gpm) |
| Suspension | 25,000 lb air ride, 49" axle spacing |
Options
- Self-contained 13hp Honda power
- recessed upper-deck ramp
- lift axle
- 12K/20K/30K hydraulic winches
- dual kingpin
- extendable swing-out outriggers
- dual side hydraulic controls
- full steel plate floor
- wheel covers
- tire inflation
Frequently asked questions
If your equipment rolls and fits within legal height on a 40' flat deck, a hydraulic tail loads faster; taller or heavier machines belong on a detachable-gooseneck lowboy.
With an optional 12K–30K hydraulic winch, yes.
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