A platform semi-trailer is a type of flatbed trailer usually used in the transportation industry. It is designed to carry heavy, oversized, or irregularly shaped loads that don't require an enclosed space. Here are some key features of a platform semi-trailer:

Flat and Open Design: Unlike enclosed trailers, a platform semi-trailer has a flat surface with no sides or roof, making it easier to load and unload large or irregularly shaped items, such as machinery, construction materials, or shipping containers.

Versatility: Platform trailers are versatile and can transport a wide variety of cargo, including heavy equipment, big packs, containers, and pallets. They are also used to carry loads that are too long or heavy.

Types:

• Standard Platform: A flat surface with no walls or roof, can be equipped with container locks for carrying different kinds of size containers.

• Drop Deck Platform: This trailer has a lower deck height, which allows it to carry taller loads while complying with height restrictions on roads.

• Extendable Platform: This trailer can be extended for longer loads or oversized cargo.

Construction and Building Materials

• Platform trailers are commonly used for transporting construction equipment, steel beams, concrete panels, lumber, or other oversized materials.

• The flat surface allows for easy loading and unloading of large, heavy items. Often used for transporting cranes, bulldozers, and other heavy machinery.

Heavy Equipment Transport

• Platform trailers are commonly used for moving large, heavy machinery such as tractors, excavators, or industrial equipment.

• The open deck makes it simple to load and unload heavy equipment using ramps or cranes, and they can carry substantial weight.

Shipping and Freight

• Platform trailers are commonly used for transporting large crates, containers, or industrial freight across long distances.

• The open deck provides a lot of space for large and irregularly shaped cargo that might not fit in a standard enclosed container.

Port and Dock Handling

• Platform trailers are commonly used for transporting containers, pallets, or machinery within port areas or from docks to inland transport.

• Their flat design makes it easier to handle containers and other goods at busy ports or terminals.