Great Dane has announced two new features on its Freedom XP flatbed trailers.

The all-aluminum flatbeds now feature the JOST AX150 Alumilight landing gear and a new sliding-suspension option. 

The JOST AX150 is an aluminum hybrid series built for a maximum static load rating of 160,000 lb and a rated lift capacity of 55,000 lb. An all-aluminum extruded upper leg and high-strength low-alloy steel lower leg provide strength and weight savings.

The landing gear has silicone-sealed steel covers and a polyester-coated HSLA steel lower leg that provide protection from harsh road conditions and chemicals for added corrosion resistance and durability. It series includes a 10-year low-maintenance warranty.

The new rear-axle sliding/front-axle fixed suspension option is now available on the 53-ft Freedom XP flatbed. The sliding suspension can be moved from the widespread position to close the tandem distance and be California-legal. The distance from the kingpin to the center line of the rear axle can be 480 in. in the forward position, 492 in the middle, or 540 in the rear. The axle separation distance can be 61, 73, or 121 in.

The reinforced slider-pin holes don’t demand the use of fabricated steel channels or angles. A unique beam design functions with commercially available flatbed bogies without the need for heavy steel adapters. Instead, the XP uses galvanized-steel wear pads and pin collars.