Figure 7-5.—Tilt-bed trailer.through the doors of a van trailer. Stake trailers are easyto load and unload with forklifts from the side when theside stakes are removed. Any loads that extend over thewidth or length of the flatbed must be visually markedwith a flag during the day and lights at night.NOTE: Side stakes are collateral equipage for thestake trailer. The operator is responsible for the sidestakes if they are removed, broken, or lost. When theside stakes are removed for storage, ensure the stakesare tagged with the USN number of the trailer.Damaged, lost, and in some cases stolen stakes shouldbe reported immediately through your chain ofcommand.Low-Bed TrailerThe low-bed trailer (fig. 7-4) is often identified bythe term lowboy. This trailer is used for hauling heavyequipment and material that is overheight andoverweight for stake trailers. Low-bed trailers areheavily constructed to handle loads of 35 tons or more.Tilt-Bed TrailerThe tilt-bed trailer (fig. 7-5) is often identified bythe term tilt-top and is designed to tilt toward the rearfor ease of loading and unloading without the use oframps. Tilt-beds are primarily used to haul equipment;however, they also are used to transport constructionmaterials and supplies.To avoid damaging equipment and trailers, youshould remember the following rules:1. Do not attempt to load heavy equipment on atilt-bed trailer from a loading ramp or a dock.2. Before loading heavy equipment on a tilt-bedtrailer, you should ensure the locking mechanism (fig.7-6) is fully disengaged.7-3Figure 7-6.—Tilt-bed deck-locking mechanism.
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