Comprehensive List of Trailer Types in UAE
This document provides a comprehensive list of trailer types commonly used in container transport in the UAE, along with their specifications and weight restrictions as per UAE regulations.
| Sl No | Trailer Type | Specifications | Purpose | Weight Restrictions | RTA Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flatbed Trailer | Length: 12m, Width: 2.5m, Height: 1.5m | General cargo transport | Max Load: 40,000 kg | Standard RTA regulations apply |
| 2 | Lowboy Trailer | Length: 13m, Width: 3m, Height: 1m | Heavy equipment transport | Max Load: 45,000 kg | Special permits required for oversized loads |
| 3 | Extendable Flatbed Trailer | Length: 20m, Width: 2.5m, Height: 1.5m | Long cargo transport | Max Load: 38,000 kg | Extended length requires additional permits |
| 4 | Refrigerated Trailer | Length: 15m, Width: 2.5m, Height: 2.5m | Perishable goods transport | Max Load: 30,000 kg | Temperature control must meet RTA standards |
| 5 | Tanker Trailer | Length: 12m, Width: 2.5m, Height: 2m | Liquid transport | Max Load: 42,000 kg | Hazardous materials require special certification |
| 6 | Side Curtain Trailer | Length: 13.6m, Width: 2.5m, Height: 2.5m | General cargo transport | Max Load: 35,000 kg | Standard RTA regulations apply |
| 7 | Drop Deck Trailer | Length: 14m, Width: 2.5m, Height: 1.2m | Heavy equipment transport | Max Load: 40,000 kg | Special permits required for oversized loads |
| 8 | Double Drop Trailer | Length: 11m, Width: 2.5m, Height: 1m | Heavy equipment transport | Max Load: 48,000 kg | Special permits required for oversized loads |
| 9 | Gooseneck Trailer | Length: 12m, Width: 2.5m, Height: 1.5m | Heavy equipment transport | Max Load: 44,000 kg | Special permits required for oversized loads |
| 10 | Car Carrier Trailer | Length: 18m, Width: 2.5m, Height: 3m | Vehicle transport | Max Load: 20,000 kg | Standard RTA regulations apply |
| 11 | Logging Trailer | Length: 16m, Width: 2.5m, Height: 2m | Timber transport | Max Load: 50,000 kg | Special permits required for oversized loads |
| 12 | Livestock Trailer | Length: 14m, Width: 2.5m, Height: 3m | Livestock transport | Max Load: 25,000 kg | Standard RTA regulations apply |
| 13 | Dry Van Trailer | Length: 13.7m, Width: 2.5m, Height: 2.5m | General cargo transport | Max Load: 38,000 kg | Standard RTA regulations apply |
| 14 | Platform Trailer | Length: 12m, Width: 2.5m, Height: 1.5m | General cargo transport | Max Load: 40,000 kg | Standard RTA regulations apply |
| 15 | Container Chassis Trailer | Length: 12m, Width: 2.5m, Height: 1.5m | Container transport | Max Load: 35,000 kg | Standard RTA regulations apply |
| 16 | Dump Trailer | Length: 10m, Width: 2.5m, Height: 2m | Construction material transport | Max Load: 45,000 kg | Special permits required for oversized loads |
| 17 | Step Deck Trailer | Length: 14m, Width: 2.5m, Height: 1.2m | Heavy equipment transport | Max Load: 42,000 kg | Special permits required for oversized loads |
| 18 | Multi-Car Trailer | Length: 20m, Width: 2.5m, Height: 3m | Vehicle transport | Max Load: 18,000 kg | Standard RTA regulations apply |
| 19 | Heavy Haul Trailer | Length: 15m, Width: 3m, Height: 1.5m | Heavy equipment transport | Max Load: 70,000 kg | Special permits required for oversized loads |
| 20 | Open Top Trailer | Length: 13m, Width: 2.5m, Height: 2.5m | General cargo transport | Max Load: 30,000 kg | Standard RTA regulations apply |
| 21 | Enclosed Trailer | Length: 12m, Width: 2.5m, Height: 2.5m | General cargo transport | Max Load: 28,000 kg | Standard RTA regulations apply |
| 22 | Hydraulic Tail Trailer | Length: 14m, Width: 2.5m, Height: 1.5m | Heavy equipment transport | Max Load: 40,000 kg | Special permits required for oversized loads |
| 23 | Conestoga Trailer | Length: 13.7m, Width: 2.5m, Height: 2.5m | General cargo transport | Max Load: 36,000 kg | Standard RTA regulations apply |
| 24 | Pole Trailer | Length: 15m, Width: 2.5m, Height: 2m | Timber transport | Max Load: 50,000 kg | Special permits required for oversized loads |
| 25 | Tank Chassis Trailer | Length: 12m, Width: 2.5m, Height: 2m | Liquid transport | Max Load: 42,000 kg | Hazardous materials require special certification |
| 26 | Stretch RGN Trailer | Length: 18m, Width: 2.5m, Height: 1.5m | Heavy equipment transport | Max Load: 60,000 kg | Special permits required for oversized loads |
| 27 | Double Drop Stretch Trailer | Length: 20m, Width: 2.5m, Height: 1m | Heavy equipment transport | Max Load: 55,000 kg | Special permits required for oversized loads |
| 28 | Super B Trailer | Length: 25m, Width: 2.5m, Height: 2.5m | Heavy equipment transport | Max Load: 63,500 kg | Special permits required for oversized loads |
| 29 | Quad Axle Trailer | Length: 14m, Width: 2.5m, Height: 1.5m | Heavy equipment transport | Max Load: 48,000 kg | Special permits required for oversized loads |
| 30 | Triple Axle Trailer | Length: 13m, Width: 2.5m, Height: 1.5m | Heavy equipment transport | Max Load: 46,000 kg | Special permits required for oversized loads |
| 31 | Bi-Level Trailer | Length: 16m, Width: 2.5m, Height: 3m | Vehicle transport | Max Load: 30,000 kg | Standard RTA regulations apply |
| 32 | Tri-Level Trailer | Length: 18m, Width: 2.5m, Height: 3.5m | Vehicle transport | Max Load: 25,000 kg | Standard RTA regulations apply |
| 33 | Low Loader Trailer | Length: 12m, Width: 2.5m, Height: 1.2m | Heavy equipment transport | Max Load: 50,000 kg | Special permits required for oversized loads |
| 34 | Side Loader Trailer | Length: 12m, Width: 2.5m, Height: 2.5m | General cargo transport | Max Load: 38,000 kg | Standard RTA regulations apply |
| 35 | Wing Van Trailer | Length: 14m, Width: 2.5m, Height: 2.5m | General cargo transport | Max Load: 35,000 kg | Standard RTA regulations apply |
| 36 | Bulk Feed Trailer | Length: 13m, Width: 2.5m, Height: 2.5m | Construction material transport | Max Load: 30,000 kg | Standard RTA regulations apply |
| 37 | Gasoline Tanker Trailer | Length: 12m, Width: 2.5m, Height: 2.5m | Liquid transport | Max Load: 42,000 kg | Hazardous materials require special certification |
| 38 | Petroleum Tanker Trailer | Length: 12m, Width: 2.5m, Height: 2.5m | Liquid transport | Max Load: 42,000 kg | Hazardous materials require special certification |
| 39 | Bitumen Tanker Trailer | Length: 12m, Width: 2.5m, Height: 2.5m | Liquid transport | Max Load: 42,000 kg | Hazardous materials require special certification |