XL Specialized Trailers launches options for Guardian Trailer

The Guardian trailer is 53 feet long and has a capacity rating of 110,000 pounds in 12 feet concentrated.

By Tess Lovrak
Aug 7, 2023

XL Specialized Trailers recently introduced new options for the XL Guardian 110 Hydraulic Detachable Gooseneck (HDG) trailer, a standardized construction trailer. The new line of options includes an 18-inch loaded deck height version and 60-inch axle spacing option.

The 18-inch loaded deck height option is available in addition to the current 22-inch variety. With it, according to the company, operators can adjust the height of the deck for diverse loads with a five-position variable ride height in the neck and manual ride height in the rear.

XL Specialized notes that its new 60-inch axle spacing option will be available on both the 18- and 22-inch deck heights. When this option is selected, the main deck will shift to 25 feet to keep the 53-foot overall length.

FTR: Trailer orders reach highest point of 2023

Orders were at their highest level since December 2022.

By Alex Crissey
Nov 21, 2023

The latest data from FTR shows that October U.S. trailer net orders rose by more than 6,000 units month-over-month (about 21%) to nearly 34,400 units. Orders were down just over 21% year-over-year but were at their highest level since December 2022. Orders over the last 12 months totaled 294,000 units. Build improved 4% m/m in October but lagged net orders, so backlogs rose for only the second time in 2023. September had been the first month of the year to see an increase in backlogs, FTR noted.