THE WORLD’S LEADING PRODUCER OF STRONG, LIGHT WEIGHT TRAILERS.

TAUTLINER® SERIES

When brothers E.W. and H.C. Bennett founded Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company in1914, they had one simple goal: to build the highest quality trailers available. More thanninety years later, the company they started still lives up to that mission.

Over 100 independent dealer locations are staffed with experienced professionalswho take time to understand your business.You’ll meet with your dealer to discussexpectations, operational requirements, and past experience.Together, you will decidewhich trailer best meets your hauling needs.

At Utility Trailer, reliability and durability are not just buzzwords,they are our legacy…and our future.

KEEPING LOADS ACCESSIBLE FOR GENERATIONS

LOADS LIKE A FLATBED. PROTECTS LIKE A VAN. DELIVERS LIKE A UTILITY.

The Utility Tautliner® is the only trailer on the road that is designed,engineered, and manufactured by one company from the ground up.We ensure the quality of each element of our Tautliner®, from theplatform to the superstructure and even the curtains themselves.

You can get our Tautliners® in a variety of different sizes - includingour Tautliner® Truck Body - to suit the needs of your company. Andlike all our trailers, you can customize the Tautliner® to meet yourexact specifications.

T H E R E L I A B L E C H O I C E I N T A U T L I N E R S .

GREATER PRODUCTIVITY. GREATER PROFITS.

DESIGN YOUR IDEAL TRAILER WITH UTILITY’S UNIQUE OPTIONS:

In-House Outdoor AdvertisingThe Tautliner’s® massive display area and color capabilities offer a magnificentopportunity for a moving billboard. Utility’s in-house graphic designers will create displaysthat get real attention.

Kite Track This allows for the additional loadsecurement from “kite” style cargo nets that can be easily repositioned the full length of the trailer.

Strap Pocket Curtain DesignUtility engineered the most durable curtaindesign in the industry. Features “RadioFrequency” welded vertical pockets withinternal straps on 24" center line.

Liftout Post Kite Track AssemblySecures liftout post to the roof assemblywhile providing full access to the load area.These posts can be moved from one end ofthe trailer to the other, but are neverdetached from the trailer.

Curtain WearbandsUtility’s optional heavy-duty curtain wearband is “Radio Frequency” welded inposition. Full length, not hot-air welded likesome manufacturers.This adds both strengthand durability.

Webliner-Style Curtain DesignThis curtain design option is seamedhorizontally, providing a smooth billboard-typebackground to enhance digital graphics.

Easy-Pull Curtain StrapHorizontally bolted to curtain assembly toassist in opening curtain. No more pulling oncurtain vertical “strap and buckle” assembly.

Digital GraphicsHigh-quality 300 DPI images are used toproduce the highest quality graphics for yourcurtains. Let Utility help design or customizeyour trailer graphics. Turn almost any “hi-res”image into your rolling billboard.

Michelin’s X-One TiresMichelin’s single wide tire was developed to reduce tare weight and provide increasedfuel economy.

Triaxle SuspensionsDesigned to meet high load requirements and ensure bridge law compliance.

*For other options, check with your dealer for availability.

With so many available options, Utility's Tautliner® can be customized to suit your exact transportation needs. In fact, theonly option not available is…reliability. That comes standard on every trailer Utility makes.*

TAUTLINER® FEATURES

Superior Cargo Protection Just Like A VanClose the curtains, and close the door onweather penetration.Virtually weather proof,the Utility Tautliner® provides all theprotection of a dry van.

Quick Deliverability — Immediate AccessibilityThe Tautliner’s® three-way simultaneousaccess saves time and money. Its faster loading and unloading capabilities ensures quickerdeliveries, without first-on, last-off load-planning problems.

Versatilty for Added Profitability The Tautliner’s® load versatility permitsvirtually any kind of back hauls, regardless ofsize or dimensions, and always with completeweather protection. Curtains permit fullutilization of the complete width and length ofthe trailer for optimum load clearance, morebackhaul capability, and added profitability.

Curtains Built For Durability and Load ProtectionFull load bearing and built with a superior 3x2weave, Utility Tautliner® curtains are the strongestin the industry. Designed to provide superior loadprotection and long-lasting durability. High Utilityquality means low maintenance and greaterperformance for greater profits.

Utility Tautliner 2000TA™ Adds Pounds of PayloadThe Utility Tautliner® 2000TA™ has beenredesigned and re-engineered for a new era of greater efficiency, durability, and profitability.As much as 800 lbs. lighter than all-steelmodels, it increases payload whilesimultaneously increasing durability andlowering maintenance.

Extruded Aluminum Side RailsThe Tautliner® 2000TA™ features Utility’suniquely designed extruded side rails withintegrated sliding cinch track for unlimitedpoints of load securement.

High Strength-to-Weight Ratio Platform The Tautliner® platform features one of the highest strength-to-weight ratios in theindustry.With high-strength front corners,steel rear bumpers, and durable crossmemberattachments, no other curtainsider providesthe durability, strength, and quality of theUtility Tautliner®.

Floors Designed for Less Weight,Greater Strength The Tautliner® 2000TA™ features an allaluminum flooring system for lighter weightand greater strength. A network ofstrategically located moisture-inhibitinggaskets, and “stay tight” floor fasteners keepthe floor secure and tight.

Superstructure Provides GreaterStrength With Less Weight The Tautliner’s® lightweight, yet heavy-dutysuperstructure is fabricated to the same highstandards as all Utility vans. Built with aluminumtop rails and bonded roof bows for superiorstrength with less weight. Front wall and reardoors built for maximum protection anddurability as well as greater payload capacity.

High Strength Extruded Aluminum OutriggersFor added life and lower maintenance,the 2000TA™ outriggers are engineered todistribute side rail loads to the main beams.

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Quality Curtains, 50% Stronger Than OthersMade of PVC-coated polyester fabrics and featuring a 3x2 weave,Utility-designed and manufactured curtains are almost twice as strong asthe standard competitors’ 2x2 curtain weave. Added strength andUtility quality ensures longer curtain life.

The Quality’s in the DetailsEach Tautliner® is built to Utility’s exactingstandards from the ground up. Beginning withthe floors, Utility uses dry van style 4" deep hi-tensile steel cross members on 12" centersand a full 1-1/8" laminated hardwood floor. Theresulting 12,000 lb. Fork truck rating providesthe versatility and durability you need.

Curtain Tensioners, Straps, and BucklesCurtain tensioners are positioned at bothfront and rear for maximum versatility andload access. Our Tautliner® curtains alsofeature individually pocketed, 3,000 poundtensioning straps with stainless-steel bucklesevery 24" on center. These pockets protectthe vertical straps from abrasion and allowthe curtains to distribute loads evenly,resulting in longer curtain life.

TAUTLINER® TRUCK BODY

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Front Corner PostsThe extra-strong 5/16" thick heavy-dutyaluminum extruded front corner postsfurther reinforce overall structural integrity.For added roof stiffness, the upper rail is a full 6" deep aluminum extrusion.

Save Time — Save MoneyThe Tautliner® Truck Body allows for simultaneous accessibilityfrom both sides, the rear, and from both raised and ground leveldocks.You’ll load and unload faster than ever before and neverhave to worry with first-on, last-off load planning. As yourefficiency increases, costs decrease.

Flexible, load-bearing curtains allow you to load up to the fullwidth of the body, and they protect your cargo just like a van.There’s no better way to increase payloads.

You won’t find a more versatile trailer on the road today.Whentime is money, count on the truck body that saves you both:Utility’s Tautliner® Truck Body.

Heavy-Duty Rear Door FrameThe rear door frame of our Truck Bodycomes standard with the durability andstrength you have come to expect fromUtility. Massive 7/16-inch thick extrudedaluminum rear corner posts provideadditional rear frame stiffness and greater body integrity.