What angle is a dovetail on a trailer?

Most equipment dovetails are 24*. Cars about 12* and some specilty cars (low ground clearance) 6.5*. Look at wrecker bed mfg for the angles.

What is a dovetail for on a trailer?

It was designed to achieve a low center of gravity which provides a safe smooth towing experience and the convenience of a dovetail to load vehicles that require this specific angle. The low bed height also allows a very easy transition while using the ramp set to load.

How long is the dovetail on a trailer?

Buy Trailer Dovetails Our trailers come have a variety of dovetails, 2 ft to 5 ft. dovetails.

What does Beavertail mean on a trailer?

The Beavertail (sometimes called a Dove Tail) is a sloped extension on the rear frame of a trailer to allow equipment to be loaded over the rear of the trailer – with or without the use of rear ramps.

How do you lengthen a trailer?

Like making a trailer wider, there are multiple ways to increase length.

  1. Add Material. The first and easiest option is to add material to the front and back of the existing trailer.
  2. Cut the Trailer Frame and Insert Sections.
  3. Add Material Then Move The Axle.
  4. Combinations of the Lengthening Options Above.

What is the difference between a dovetail and a beavertail?

There may be a difference historically but it doesn’t seem to be known among anyone as the terms are used interchangeably for any type of tail fixed or hydraulic. If I had to choose I would say more often I hear the dovetails are fixed with ramps and beavertail are hydraulic.

What is a tilt trailer good for?

What Are Tilting Trailers Used For? From cars to construction materials, tilt bed trailers can handle any load. Because of their ease of use, these trailers appeal to people involved in loading, hauling, and transporting heavy equipment.

Can I make my utility trailer longer?

Cutting the trailer in sections, then adding material to extend the front and back is the next way to make a trailer longer. While this option has a lot of possibilities, take care in the way you cut the trailer frame.