6’10” x 24′ – 14,000 / 16,000 Lbs – Equipment Trailer Plans

Description

When you need a Heavy Duty 24′ Equipment Hauling Trailer, this is a good place to start.  Plans begin with full engineering to make this trailer perform.  I-Beam construction gives extra strength while keeping the trailer deck low, and the weight down.  (I-Beams provide maximum strength for the weight.)

A ton of study went into this design, as well as all our other Equipment Trailer designs, before even starting the drawings.  Then all the engineering to make sure this design will do the job.  We want your 24′ equipment trailer to travel safe.  For more about the design, see this article about the trailer design.

Plans For The 24′ Equipment Trailer

It is not just the strength and stability we engineer into the plans.  There are a bunch of useful options and variations we provide so you can choose, and build the trailer you really want.  Things like slide out ramps that store under the deck, removable fenders, several deck styles, and a bunch of options for tie-down points.  Add a winch – removable or permanent – choose options for jacks, a toolbox, tail support, and more.

The plans also include the option to build for a 14,000 lbs. or 16,000 lbs. total trailer capacity.  Some material changes are required for the higher capacity, but all the necessary differences are are in the plans.  If you want to build a 24′ long, fixed deck, equipment transport trailer, start with these plans.  They are designed to build with full shop drawings and step by step instructions.  Plans also include a section of Engineering Considerations to help make decisions if you desire some minor changes.

At Mechanical Elements we do the engineering, and show the options to choose, so you can build the trailer you need.  See the images above, then read the specifications in the tabs below for more info about the many features.  Good luck with your project.

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Also, for a smaller version of this trailer, see the 20′ Version of these Plans.  We also have lighter duty set at 12,000 lb Capacity at 18.5′ length.  Do you prefer a gravity tilt trailer?  We have options for those as well.

Specifications

6’10” x 24′ – 14,000 lbs / 16,000 lbs – Equipment Trailer Plans

• Plans include all of the needed information (and some not needed, but valuable as you choose and customize your trailer build):
  • Engineering Drawings, of course, with detailed views and many notes – including tips for success.
  • Step-by-Step instructions with illustrations, explanations, and tips.
  • Lists of BOTH components (with options), and materials (with variations in the materials list for the 14,000 and 16,000 trailer options).
  • Engineering Considerations – filled with things to help you make choices in the build.
• Tandem axles with leaf springs — use double eye or slipper style.
• 6’10” x 24′ nominal deck size.  (Actual size is a little longer.)  Outside width at the fenders is 102 inches (at the legal limit of 8′ 6″).
• I-Beam construction gives maximum strength for the weight.
• Several options for the Deck:  Choose Plywood, or Planks, a Split Deck (with open center), or a Metal deck surface (in aluminum or steel).  All of these options are in the plans so you can choose.
• Frame construction is welded steel — I-Beam and C-Channel primarily.
• Fenders have a Removable option, or you can weld them on, or bolt them down solid.
• Ramp design is in the plans, as well as a slide away design to store the ramps under the deck.
• Ramps include several options for Length, Width, Capacity, and Material.  We give you the engineering, then you can choose the size and strength you want.
• Many options are given for tie-down anchors – both around the perimeter, and embedded in the deck.  Choose where and what you want, then place them where you like.
• Choose a front rail (headache bar), or not.  Make it short or tall.
• Mount a winch if you want – an option in the plans – then choose to make it removable, or as a solid mount.
• A tongue mount toolbox is also an option.
• And, there are options for a tongue jack, and for rear supports.
• The download files include 41 pages of drawings, plus 29 pages of detailed instructions, materials lists, explanations, and Engineering Considerations.

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More About The Design Features

At this capacity, most people will be hauling equipment of some type, but what will you haul?  Maybe a lot of different things – which is why we provide so many options.  Make the trailer to meet your needs.

We think customizing for the perfect trailer is the way to go.  Use the options within, or add your own.

Equipment Transport / Car Hauler Trailer Plans

• * The trailers of this design has an actual deck width of 6 feet 10 inches, and length of 24 feet 3.5 inches.
• Overall length including the tongue is 29 feet, 5 inches.
• Trailer deck height depends on choices when building, but will range from 22″ up. (Bed height shown is ~23″ using axles with a 4″ drop.)
• Max trailer capacity is an option.  Choose to build it for 14,0000 lbs capacity, or at 16,000 lbs  –  (combined tandem axle rating)* which includes the trailer and everything on it.
• Trailer weight depends on options you choose.  The 14K base trailer is ~2200+ lbs.  Add a wood deck, ramps, tie-downs and some typical options, then the trailer will likely weigh around 3000 lbs.  The options you choose may add more or less weight.
• Lots of options are in the plans.  Things like Decking choices, Tie-down points, Ramps (with options for length and strength), a mounted toolbox, a winch, jacks, removable fenders, front rail, etc. are there for optional functionality.  Some options are mutually exclusive.  Not all options are in the pictures here.
• The plans are ready for you to download, right after payment.  Just click the link and save it to your computer.  You can get started today.
• Download is a .ZIP file which contains the full drawings and the materials / instructions document.

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We wish you the best of luck in building your new 24′ Equipment Trailer!

Plans from Mechanical Elements are an awesome start to a great project.  Here are even more resources!

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