45 Ton 16 Wheel Hydraulic Gooseneck Expando

Aspen’s 45 Ton EXPANDO-HG is an ultra lightweight, 16 wheel, expanding frame lowboy with our proven hydraulic gooseneck. Recognized in multiple US states, including California and Texas, and Western Canada, the EXPANDO offers both front and rear loading. Along with it’s short length, makes it the perfect trailer for frequent, general-purpose moves around town. It’s low approach angle partial beavertail handles everything from excavating equipment to scrapers, offering it’s operator versatility. For more than 45 years, customers have relied on Aspen trailers to #HaulMore™ every single day.

Load Specification
90,000 lbs (40,823 kg) in 15′-0″ length

Gooseneck
Narrow hydraulic removable (Aspen contractor style)
Single kingpin position with fixed kingpin
Hydraulic system operates swing down support arm
Dual locking valves to eliminate cylinder drifting on main
cylinders and gooseneck support arm
Mechanical lock

Main Frame
Double drop four beam design
Fully fabricated high yield main beams
Built in deck end ramps
Recessed cross member on rear deck transition for boom clearance
Welded connection to rear frame

Rear Frame
Aspen 16 wheel expanding sub frame
Partial beavertail design
Aspen style load bearing bolsters mounted between axles
One pair of flag holders, c/w Aspen wide load flags
One pair of D-sign holders, 22 1/2 ‘’ centers
2x Pneumatic aluminum cylinders providing expanding force

Load Secure & Storage
Lashing rigs on comers of deck, sub frame and rear of gooseneck

Running Gear
Axles: Air Disc
Wheels: Aluminum
Tires: 245/70R17.5 Highway Radials
Suspension: 60,000 lbs Air ride

Air System & Electrical
Air brake system FMVSS compliant
Air valves and connections mounted in protected areas
DOT 12V system, 7-way connector with LED rubber grommet lighting to meet US FMVSS

Paint
Sandblasted, primed (two part polyurethane high solids) and
painted Aspen standard colour (2 part polyurethane topcoat)
with conspicuity tape to meet US and Canadian FMVSS

Included Optional Equipment

• • Dual source hydraulics – Wet kit and power pack
  • 3” Apitong decking outer, 2” Apitong decking inner
  • Inner sub frame load bearing islands
  • Bucket over plate in last 5’ of deck
  • Hostler valve
  • Regulated air override valve
  • One pair strobe lights in rear frame c/w switch
  • Front ramp storage in front of deck c/w portable front loading ramps
  • Portable rear loading ramps