2018 Reitnouer Trailers For Sale

2018 Reitnouer trailers are built around one core advantage: lightweight aluminum construction that protects payload without giving up the durability expected in open-deck freight. In this year range, buyers will commonly find Reitnouer flatbeds such as the Big Bubba and drop deck trailers such as the Dropmiser. Both are well-known for strong weight-to-capacity performance, aluminum floors and side rails, and spec flexibility that fits steel, building materials, machinery, pipe, and general commodity work. For many fleets, a 2018 Reitnouer is attractive because it is modern enough to include the features most drivers and shippers want, but old enough to come in at a more manageable acquisition cost than late-model equipment.

The first decision is usually flatbed versus drop deck. A 2018 Reitnouer flatbed is typically the right fit for standard legal-height freight, palletized materials, lumber, pipe, coil-hauling setups, and jobs where deck simplicity matters. Common configurations include 48-foot and 53-foot lengths, 102-inch width, tandem axles, air ride suspension, and fixed or spread axle layouts. Buyers should pay attention to kingpin setting, axle spread, crossmember spacing, full versus mini coil package, nail strips, pipe spools, stake pockets, and whether the trailer has a full-length roadside winch track or tracks on both sides. Sliding winches, chain tie-down options, and polished aluminum wheels are also common value points in this category.

A 2018 Reitnouer Dropmiser, also known as a drop deck or step deck trailer, is a better match for taller freight that still needs to stay under legal height. Typical specs in this class include a 48-foot overall length with a top deck around 10 feet 6 inches and a main deck around 37 feet 6 inches. Many are equipped with aluminum flooring, air ride suspension, sliding spread axles, dump valves, winch tracks on both sides, and mini coil packages for concentrated loads. On used drop decks, deck height, suspension condition, landing gear operation, bulkhead condition, and signs of concentrated-load stress around crossmembers and the neck transition are worth close inspection. Tire size, wheel combination, and the actual axle setting also matter if the trailer will run in states where bridge law and maneuverability affect lane choice and permit planning.

On any 2018 Reitnouer trailer, condition and spec match matter more than brand alone. Buyers should inspect aluminum structure for repairs, cracking near welds, rail damage from forklift loading, floor wear, and signs of overloading around the suspension hangers and rear frame. It is also smart to confirm tie-down layout, winch count, coil package design, receptacle type, and lighting configuration before purchase. Reitnouer has a strong reputation in the aluminum trailer market, so a well-maintained 2018 model can still be a productive trailer for regional or long-haul open-deck service, especially when the trailer’s axle configuration, deck setup, and load securement package closely match the freight it will haul.