"More Trailer For Your Money" 8.5 x 35 Dura-Haul DKO Dura Ramps 25K Equipment Trailer – Ready To Work! 14 Ply Tires, Engineered Neck, Pierced Frame, Spare Tire The Dura-Haul DKO Series 25,000 lb. GVWR Gooseneck Deckover Trailer is an uncompromised, commercial-tier hauling asset engineered specifically for hotshot drivers, agricultural operators, and heavy equipment transport teams. While light-duty deckovers suffer from chassis flex under massive loads, the DKO 25K configuration utilizes a brute-force structural I-beam skeleton combined with Dura-Haul's legendary HD Dura Ramps (often referred to in the field as their full-width Mega Ramp layout). This design provides an completely flat deck space from the front bulkhead all the way over the rear tail, creating a highly efficient platform for transporting dual-wheel tractors, industrial skid steers, or palletized freight. CORE FEATURES OF THE DURA-HAUL DKO 25K GOOSENECK 12-Inch Pierced Frame Low-Profile Deck Design The backbone of the DKO relies on a continuous 12-inch heavy structural I-beam main frame, featuring custom pierced-frame engineering where the 3-inch channel crossmembers pass directly through the main web rather than sitting on top of it. The Benefit: Piercing the frame drops the total deck height by roughly 4 to 5 inches compared to standard deckover trailers. This lowers your center of gravity dramatically for supreme highway stability at 70 MPH and ensures a significantly safer, shallower climbing incline angle when loading tall machinery. Full-Width Heavy-Duty "Dura Ramps" (Mega Ramps) The rear tail features a dual-acting, spring-assisted 5-foot cleated ramp system that spans the complete width of the rear deck. The Benefit: These ramps are built with self-cleaning steel traction cleats and heavy dual-spring assemblies that take 90% of the lifting stress off your back. When flipped forward, they lay perfectly flush with the wood floor, instantly transforming the 5-foot dovetail into cargo space capable of supporting full payload weight all the way to the rear bumper. Tandem 12,000 lb. Heavy-Duty Oil-Bath Axles The running gear relies on a brutal dual-wheel tandem configuration featuring 12K premium axles. The Benefit: This grants a true 25,000 lb. GVWR chassis with massive payload capacity. Utilizing oil-bath hubs means wheel bearings stay constantly lubricated without requiring manual grease-packing maintenance, while standard heavy-duty electric brakes (or optional electric-over-hydraulic drum/disc systems) deliver instant, crisp stopping power under peak load. Dual 12,000 lb. Spring-Loaded Drop-Leg Jacks The nose of the gooseneck is stabilized by dual commercial-grade landing legs featuring side-crank handles. The Benefit: They provide 24,000 lbs of combined mechanical lifting power. The quick drop-leg pins allow you to drop the footpads to the ground in seconds, saving valuable time and manual cranking revolutions every single time you unhitch from your truck bed. Continuous Structural Rub Rail & Stake Pockets Running down both outer edges of the 102-inch wide deck is a heavy-duty, 3/8-inch thick solid steel rub rail backed by deep stake pockets. The Benefit: This provides a secure, infinite anchoring matrix for cargo control. You can safely hook transport chain binders, ratchet strap hooks, or heavy-duty webbing tie-downs at any precise fractional increment down the entire length of the deckover. Lockable Neck Tool Enclosure & Side Steps Dura-Haul maximizes every square inch of frame space for operator workspace convenience. The Benefit: A deep, lockable steel tool box is built straight between the gooseneck upright risers to keep heavy transport chains, boomers, and binders protected from weather and job site theft. Dual side-access steps with safety grab handles are positioned right behind the neck for quick, slip-free deck access. Multi-Step Powder Coated Shield & Sealed Harness The entire chassis undergoes an aggressive steel grit blast prep and acid wash before receiving a high-gloss, baked-on powder coat armor. The Benefit: This creates a dense, rock-hard exterior shell highly resistant to severe stone impact, chemical corrosion, and road salt de-icers. Paired with a fully sealed, arctic-grade wiring harness, the trailer's D.O.T. approved LED lights stay fully functional in freezing temperatures. THE DKO 25K GOOSENECK QUICK SPECS GVWR: 25,000 lbs (Heavy Commercial Hotshot Class). Deck Dimensions: 102" Maximum Legal Width x 25' to 40' Total Bed Lengths (Typically configured as 25+5 or 30+5 layouts). Tail System: 5' Cleated Dovetail with Full-Width Flush-Folding Dura Ramps. Running Gear: Tandem 12,000 lb. Dual-Wheel Axles with Multi-Leaf Slipper Spring Suspension. Brakes: Heavy-duty commercial braking systems on all hubs. Tires: ST235/80R16 14-Ply Dual Radial Tires mounted on 8-Hole steel