Savannah, USA- Great Dane LLC., a manufactures trailers and truck bodies, has introduced the Freedom Ultra, the latest addition to its Freedom flatbed portfolio. Designed for demanding applications, the new aluminum flatbed combines high payload capacity with weight savings, while delivering enhanced strength, safety, durability and long-term value.
According to Sam King, Design Engineer Manager at Great Dane, the Freedom Ultra was developed by incorporating customer feedback and addressing key challenges faced by fleets and operators. The result is a flatbed designed to provide improved strength and safety without compromising on appearance or performance.
Key Features of the Freedom Ultra
High Strength-to-Weight Efficiency:
The Freedom Ultra offers one of the highest concentrated load-to-tare weight ratios in its class, helping operators maximize payload capacity while benefiting from aluminum construction.
Welded Main Beam Design:
Its welded main beam provides 50% greater rigidity than comparable products, improving stability, reliability and overall structural performance.
Enhanced Safety:
A RIG30-compliant rear impact guard is included as standard, providing an additional level of protection.
Integrated J-Hook Floor System:
The fully boxed floorboards eliminate the need for floor screws. Optional J-hook tracks are integrated directly into the welded aluminum floor, providing flexible cargo securement options.
FleetPulse Telematics:
Integrated FleetPulse telematics provides trailer and fleet insights through a single platform, including fleet visibility and asset recovery capabilities.
Great Dane says the Freedom Ultra also reflects its focus on long-term customer value. The flatbed comes with an industry-leading 10-year warranty on the main beam, designed to provide additional protection for customers' investments.
Mr. Mel Cohen, Interim CEO of Great Dane, said the Freedom Ultra demonstrates the company's continued commitment to product leadership and delivering durable, high-value solutions for its customers.