2023 Big Tex 8.5×40 25K Gooseneck Equipment

Slide-out ramps are the feature that makes this 2023 Big Tex 8.5×40 a one-person trailer. Fold-up gates on a 25K deck are heavy enough that most operators need help or a bad back. Slide-outs pull straight from under the deck, set where you want them for the machine’s track width, and slide back when you are done.

Capacity

A 25,900 lb GVWR against 7,800 pounds empty leaves 18,100 pounds of payload. That covers a mid-size skid steer with attachments, a compact excavator, or two smaller machines staged on a 40-foot deck. Dual 12,000-pound electric-braked axles with forward self-adjusting brakes carry it, riding on HD adjustable suspension.

Frame

A 12-inch, 19-pound low-profile I-beam main frame with a 6-inch channel outer frame and a 12-inch, 19-pound I-beam neck. Low profile keeps the deck height down, which matters because deck height and load angle trade against each other directly. A lower deck loads easier and gives up a little ground clearance in return.

Working details

A sliding winch track lets you move tie-down points to the load instead of the other way around. Treated decking with a rub rail and stake pockets down both sides. Retractable side steps, dual landing gear, and a lockable oversized front storage box with a chain holder so binders are not rattling loose in the truck bed. DEMCO 2-5/16 inch EZ Latch gooseneck coupler with a Zip breakaway cable, and a sealed modular cold-weather wiring harness.

A 40-foot deck at 25K wants a three-quarter-ton or larger diesel with a rated bed hitch. Inspect the deck boards and brakes before working it. Flat $550 freight to the lower 48 and 30-day returns from delivery.