3 Axle 40ft Flatbed Semi Trailer for Sale | Container & Machinery Transport
A 40ft flatbed semi trailer is one of the most versatile assets in the heavy haulage industry. Whether you need to move shipping containers, construction machinery, or industrial equipment, this trailer type delivers unmatched flexibility and payload capacity.
Why Choose a 40ft Flatbed Semi Trailer?
Unlike enclosed vans, a 40ft flatbed semi trailer allows top and side loading, making it ideal for oversized or irregular cargo. Common applications include:
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20ft and 40ft shipping containers
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Excavators, bulldozers, and backhoes
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Steel coils, pipes, and construction beams
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Heavy pallets and industrial machinery
Thanks to its 3‑axle configuration, a 40ft flatbed semi trailer ensures legal weight distribution and higher gross vehicle weight (GVW) limits – critical for long‑distance or cross‑border transport.
Specifications
Length: 20/40/45 ft, Customizable
Dimensions: 7000mm-13950mm*2500mm*1570mm-1600mm, Customizable
Load capacity: 20-80 tons, Customizable
Axles: 2/3/4 axles, each axle rated at 13/16 tons, customizable
Type: Gooseneck or tandem
Material: Steel or aluminum
Main beam material: Q345/T700
Suspension: Mechanical suspension or air suspension
Leaf spring: 90mm*13mm*10pcs/90mm*16mm*10pcs
Tires: 12R22.5* 8/12/16 pieces
King Pin: #50(2″)/#90(3.5″), JOST/other brands
Landing gear: 28 tons, two-speed, JOST/other brands
Twist locks: 4-12 sets
Paint: Electrophoretic paint
Other customizable options: Stakes or side walls, rims, ABS, reflective tape, LED lights, toolboxes, etc
If you need to customize a flatbed semi-trailer or want to obtain more product specifications, please contact us via message or WhatsApp
Technical Specifications
40-foot Three-Axle Heavy-Duty Platform
12.2-meter length, three-axle layout, high rated load, specifically designed for transporting 40-foot containers and heavy machinery (such as excavators and road rollers), ensuring even load distribution and stable long-distance travel.
Container + Machinery Versatile Design
Standard configuration includes container twist lock holes and flatbed lashing rings, allowing for seamless switching between transport modes without modification. It can secure standard containers as well as various types of construction machinery, offering versatility and high utilization.
Reinforced Main Beam + Wear-Resistant Floor Plate
Utilizes a high-strength steel welded main beam with multi-layered reinforcement in key load-bearing areas, providing bending and torsional resistance. The floor plate can be made of steel or anti-slip patterned plate, offering wear and impact resistance to meet the demands of frequent loading and unloading of heavy cargo.
Flexible Suspension Options + Factory Direct Sales
Optional mechanical leaf springs or air suspension to adapt to different road conditions and cargo shock absorption requirements; direct factory supply with complete qualifications, providing technical support and after-sales guarantee for worry-free procurement.