Tricky situations for hauling equipment have three new solutions that feature innovative trailer-steering technology.
Picture this: At the edge of an industrial corridor, a lowboy trailer moves effortlessly through a tight turn—smooth, controlled, and precise. That moment captures the vision behind Trail King Industries’ latest innovation in heavy haul transportation.
Trail King has unveiled three new automatic kingpin steering trailers: the TK110HD-S, TK160HDG-S, and TK130HES-S. These models represent a significant advancement in trailer design, combining proven steering technology with real-world operator input to improve maneuverability, efficiency, and jobsite performance.
An automatic kingpin steering trailer is a heavy-haul trailer designed with steerable axles that pivot automatically based on the movement of the kingpin coupling, enabling tighter turning radii and enhanced maneuverability in confined spaces. This system improves navigation in urban areas and narrow job sites by allowing the rear axles to follow the tractor’s path more accurately, reducing tire scrub and improving stability.
PERFORMANCE AND FLEXIBILITY
The TK110HD-S leads the lineup with a 9-foot-wide, 53-foot-long frame and an automatic kingpin steering system delivering up to 40 degrees of steering angle. Its ultra-low 14-inch loaded deck height allows operators to navigate low-clearance routes, while flexible axle and deck configurations offer modular components to support a wide range of hauling applications.
The TK160HDG-S incorporates kingpin steering into a traditional 13-axle configuration (jeep, trailer, and booster), offering modular components and customizable options for complex hauling needs.
The TK130HES-S features an extendable mono-beam deck, six steerable axles, and compatibility with jeep and booster configurations—providing added versatility and precise load control.
ENGINEERED FOR REAL-WORLD DEMANDS
No one understands the challenges of hauling equipment better than the drivers, so Trail King designed the new trailers in collaboration with heavy haul operators. These trailers are designed to perform in tight job sites, restrictive routes, and demanding environments. Built in the United States with high-quality North American components, they deliver long-term reliability and simplified service and support.
“For us, it’s always been about building equipment that helps our customers succeed,” says Ty Hanten, vice president of sales and marketing. “These new trailers are designed not just to meet expectations, but to exceed them.”
With this launch, Trail King continues to push the boundaries of heavy haul design—delivering solutions that improve maneuverability, expand capabilities, and move the industry forward.
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Trail King Industries, Inc., headquartered in Mitchell, SD, is the leading manufacturer of a complete line of trailers. Trail King has trailers to serve a wide variety of applications for markets as diverse as construction, commercial hauling, agriculture, waste and recycling, and specialized transport industries. Over the years, Trail King has built a reputation for quality, reliability and performance that is unsurpassed. For more, visit www.trailking.com.