Utility4000A Brochure

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The most productive in the industry FLATBEDS

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The most productive

in the industr yFlatbeds

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Flatbed dry Van reeFer tautliner®

Greater Versatility ·

Total-Weather Protection ·

More Loading Flexibility ·

Loads Like a Flatbed ·

Protects Like a Van ·

Lower Tare Weight ·

Reduced Maintenance Costs ·

Greater Durability ·

Proven Quality ·

Light Weight Polyurethane Core ·

Best-in-Class Productivity ·

First EPA Certified SmartWay · ®

Durable Snag-Free · ™ Lining

Lowest Tare Weight ·

Greater Thermal Efficiency ·

Lowest Tare Weight ·

Lower Fuel Costs ·

Proven Durability ·

Highest Floor Strength ·

A legAcy of innovATion. A commiTmenT To quAliT y.Engineered for Excellence

A Utility flatbed has always been a product without compromise, constantly improved by continuous innovation, giving you a product that can be relied upon for years of service. Our philosophy is that an investment in better technology means better performance, lower operating costs and a longer life cycle. That is what you can expect to receive from every Utility flatbed. Whatever the application, you can be confident that there is no better built flatbed available on the market today.

It is understood that to be the best, we have to build the best. That’s why each Utility flatbed is a trailer

of unmatched quality. We take our commitment to building a reliable product seriously. This means a Utility flatbed owner can be confident that there is no better value available—value realized in lower operating costs, lower maintenance costs and longer trailer life. Up close, you can see the craftsmanship that sets a Utility flatbed apart.

A History of Trust

For nearly 100 years, Utility has time and again

established a standard that others were challenged

to follow. Innovation and a commitment to quality

run in our blood, being both a family vision for always

improving our trailers and a tradition of delivering the

highest quality products to our customers.

There have been many significant milestones in our

history. Utility was the first trailer manufacturer to

plasma-cut one-piece main beams and we

designed our own 100% soldered wiring harness.

In 2007, the 4000A® was introduced, using both

steel and aluminum materials, making it stronger

yet lighter. Durability, reliability and high quality all

come standard on our flatbeds.

The 4000A®, 4000S®, Drop Deck flatbed, flatbed

doubles and the Tautliner® curtainsided trailer are

all manufactured at our Enterprise, Alabama facility.

Lowering life cycle costs through innovation since 1914.

To deliver the highest quality products in the industry, Utility maintains a comprehensive, state-of-the-art Research & Development facility. Our dedicated and highly-trained staff tests the functionality and durability of our trailers and their components so that they meet our high quality standards. Both static and cyclical analytical tests are conducted by our engineers and designers to research, design and test standard trailer models. In addition, every standard trailer model and component is “real-world” dynamically-tested on our own rigorous outdoor test track to meet optimum performance standards. All new designs, specifications and components will only be approved after they are track-tested under “real-world” conditions to evaluate the effects of compression, tension, torsion, abuse and more.

When our trailers perform on our test track, they perform in the real world. That’s quality that delivers.

“ReAl-woRld” TesTed foR besT in clAss peRfoRmAnce

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12"

16"

24"

24" Spool Centers

24" Pocket Centers 24"

22"

7"

40"

32"

32"

20"

455½"

102"

90½"

53 5⁄16"

30"

47"26"11 7⁄16"

139 9⁄¹6"

48' Overall Length

58 ³⁄8"+1

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48'

102"

535/16"

Higher Quality Paint Process for Lower Life Cycle Costs

For more protection against rust and corrosion, exterior main beam surfaces are shot blasted prior to painting with a two-part primer and two-part urethane top coat. Interior surfaces of the main beams and crossmembers are painted with a durable rust preventative coating for lower maintenance costs.

We believe there is no better flatbed built today. Besides offering

flatbeds with the highest quality standard features, we also

offer flatbeds for a wide set of applications. We are earning our

customers’ trust by equipping each flatbed with technology that

makes it simply stronger, lighter and better.

le Ading The wAy by Redefining sTAndARd

100% Soldered Modular Electrical Wiring System

The Utility-designed modular, sealed main harness has 100% soldered internal connectors to prevent corrosive de-icing chemicals from travelling through connections into the wiring system and comes with a 10-year warranty.

Heavy Duty Pipe Spools

Featuring a 6,500 lbs. Working Load Limit rating, the heavy duty extruded aluminum pipe spools are robotically welded to the side rail on 24" centers between adjacent pockets. The pipe spools surpass U.S. Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) and Transport Canada requirements for load securement points.

Hat-Shaped Top Flange

The 80,000 psi high tensile steel hat-shaped top flange provides additional lateral stability to the trailer from its attachment to the extruded aluminum floor. Cad-plated screws secure the top flange to the outboard floor planks on each side to help resist the scrubbing action caused by wide spread suspensions ensuring a long life cycle.

Durable Outrigger Attachments

Three heavy duty aluminum tube-shaped outriggers are located on each side of the flatbed. Outriggers connected to the crossmembers provide stability and help distribute the load to the main beams. The unique hinge-style bolted attachments provide longer outrigger life.

Integral Winch Track

The full-length winch track is integrated into the extruded aluminum side rails on both sides of the trailer for increased load securement versatility.

Size Specifications

These are the dimensions of our flatbeds. To find out how a Utility flatbed will work best for you, call your local Utility dealer or visit www.utilitytrailer.com.

Specifications and dimensions may vary by model and are subject to change without notice.

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17295 E. Railroad Street, City of Industry, CA 91748www.utilitytrailer.com

© 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturing. All rights reserved.

uTiliT y’s unwAveRing commiTmenT To susTAinAbiliT y

Next Generation ThinkingFor nearly 100 years, Utility has built the strongest and lightest weight trailers available. With four generations of Bennett family ownership, Utility has created an enduring legacy of innovation and a dedication to delivering quality products. At the same time, Utility also understands the value and importance of preserving the environment. Our commitment to sustainability includes adopting environmentally-friendly standard practices through responsible resource usage, material recycling, waste reduction, emissions reduction programs, and energy conservation to preserve the environment for future generations.

Integrating Environmentally Friendly Technologies & ProcessesOur trailers are built with light weight, durable, fully tested designs which incorporate industry-leading technologies, high quality materials and reliable components, all yielding increased trailer value. Our commitment to producing quality products has efficiently and effectively improved our manufacturing process and has significantly reduced the carbon footprint of our trailers. In 2007, Utility was recognized as an environmental leader when our 4000D-X® dry van became the first EPA Certified SmartWay® trailer. All of our reefers are insulated using

EPA-approved zero ODP (ozone depletion potential) 245-FA foam blowing agent which contains zero VOCs (volatile organic compounds). All paints and coating are lead-free and low in VOCs and HAPs (hazardous air pollutants). We have reduced our VOCs by over 20% and our HAPs by over 87%. Wood products used in our trailers are bought from Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) or Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) programs.

Utility manufacturing facilities are also actively reducing their impact on the environment in their communities and improving working conditions inside our plants. We are converting our forklift fleet to clean-burning natural gas. We are implementing a change-out program toward low energy fluorescent lighting and are converting our manufacturing facilities’ lighting and heating to computer-controlled systems. Source control and process changes have led to a 33% reduction in scrap metal and up to 33% diversion of waste going to local landfills.

Thinking Smart. Thinking Ahead.Utility strives to minimize the carbon footprint of our trailers. Our conservation efforts are not only aimed at protecting the environment, but also to provide a safe, healthy workplace for our employees. We take our responsibilities seriously and are committed to sustaining the environment for generations to come.

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