What Flatbed Deck Length Is Right for Your Load
Start with the longest piece of material in the load. If the longest piece is around 12 feet, a 14-foot deck gives a comfortable fit with room to spare. For material in the 14 to 16-foot range, a 16-foot deck is the practical choice and the size that handles the widest range of Irving contractor hauls without unnecessary trailer length. The 20-foot deck is there when the load genuinely requires it, though it adds turning radius and makes backing into tight commercial loading areas more challenging.
Beyond length, the total weight of the load needs to fall within the trailer's rated capacity, and the tow vehicle needs to be rated to pull the combined weight of the trailer and the load. Big Rentals flatbed trailer rentals in Irving are available in all three deck lengths.