Big Tex Super Duty Tilt Bed Equipment Trailer | 16TL

Product Description
The 16TL is a heavy-duty tilt-bed equipment trailer designed for hauling medium to large machinery, vehicles, or low-profile equipment. Its design features a stationary front deck and a rear tilting deck, making loading easier without the need for permanent ramps.
Key features include:

Stationary front deck plus tilt rear deck for versatile loading.

Diamond-plate knife edge on the tilt deck for smooth equipment loading.

Hydraulic dampening system for controlled tilting.

Heavy-duty frame and wide bed for high GVWR and payload.

Ideal for contractors, rental fleets, landscapers, and equipment haulers.

Specifications
Standard Features

Axles: 2 × 8,000 lb premium cambered axles

Brakes: Forward self-adjusting electric brakes on both axles

Coupler: Adjustable 2‑5/16″ heavy-duty coupler

Jack: 12,000 lb drop-leg jack

Frame: 8″ channel main frame with 3″ channel cross-members

Bed Width: 83″ between fenders; tilt deck width ~75″

Tilt Deck Angle: 12°–14° depending on model

Stationary Front Deck: 4′–6′ depending on trailer length

Tie-Downs: Six 5/8″ D-rings, rub-rail and stake pockets

Model / Dimension Variants

16TL-20: Total length 20′ (front deck 4′ + tilt deck 16′), bed width 83″, GVWR 17,500 lbs

16TL-22: Total length 22′ (front deck 6′ + tilt deck 16′), bed width 83″, GVWR 17,500 lbs

Performance / Capacity

Empty weight (approx): 4,140 lbs (22′ model)

Payload capacity: ~13,360 lbs (22′ model)

Key Selling Points

High capacity: GVWR ~17,500 lbs; suitable for heavy-duty equipment.

Ease of loading: Tilt deck with low angle reduces need for ramps.

Versatile: Front stationary deck for tools or smaller items, tilt rear deck for heavy equipment.

Durable construction: Heavy channel steel frame, premium axles, hydraulic tilt system.

Professional use: Ideal for contractors, landscapers, municipalities, or rental fleets.