XL Power tail trailers
The Power Tail uses a hydraulic folding tail as its rear loading ramp. Compare it with a slide axle when you want rear access while the main axle assembly stays in place.
Know which build you’re comparing.
Manufacturer reference configuration, reviewed September 18, 2026. Confirm the exact build sheet, load distribution and operating configuration before selecting a trailer. Ratings shown do not establish a legal payload or route approval.
View manufacturer specificationsManufacturer brochure (PDF)| Representative model | XL 80 Power Tail |
|---|---|
| Overall capacity | 80,000 lb |
| Concentrated capacity | 50,000 lb in 10' |
| Load angle | 10 degrees |
| Tail lift capacity | 25,000 lb centered on platform |
| Hydraulic tail | 13'8" including 8'8" platform |
| Flip tail | 60" fold-under |
| Gooseneck | 9' full width |
| Overall length | 48' or 53' |
| Decking | One-piece structural punch plate, self-cleaning |
| Tail hinge | Elevated lug style |
Where this family fits
XL lists a 10-degree loading angle and a 25,000-pound tail lifting capacity for loads centered on the platform. That lifting figure is separate from the trailer’s overall and concentrated-load ratings.
The XL 80 Power Tail reference has a 13-foot 8-inch hydraulic tail, including an 8-foot 8-inch platform and a 60-inch fold-under flip tail. XL also offers the Phantom variant; confirm its equipment and dimensions separately.
Power tail trailers
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A few things worth clarifying.
Can the hydraulic tail lift the full trailer capacity?
No. XL publishes a separate 25,000-pound lifting limit for loads centered on the platform. The overall trailer rating is not the tail lifting rating. Check the loading instructions and ratings for the exact trailer.
Is this an in-stock trailer or a configuration to discuss?
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