Standard "Poultry Special" Drop Deck Trailer
Model: VDPSH4896 (STANDARD)
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Designed specifically for the Poultry Industry, The Viking "Poultry Special" Drop Deck is a leader in Poultry Live Haul Trailers. Formed angles and nesting devices make cage placement safe and easy during loading and unloading. The 1/4" Formed angles provide a 4-3/4" air space between the cages for the constant movement of air in and around the cages. Front and rear headache racks provide added security for cage movement and 4x8 panels can be added to block direct wind during transport. Easy loading, easy cleaning, safely transporting more product from the farm.

• 48' long X 96" wide
• Drop: 10"
• Front Deck: 13 feet
• Rear Deck: 35 feet with DOT Certified Rear Underride Guard
• Capacity: 80,000 lbs. GVWR
12,200# +/- 3%
Mainframe24" fabricated main beams with 1/2" x 6" top/bottom flanges in the rear portion of the trailer with 1/4" web; 1/2"x 6" top flange and 5/8" x 5" bottom flange in the neck with 1/4" web. All flange and web material is high strength steel.
Crossmembers4" Jr. I-Beam (M4x3.2) Crossmembers with 1/4" formed angles on top of the main beams and siderails. Formed Angles serve as a cage nesting devices providing 4-3/4" air space between the cages.
Kingpin2" SAE King Pin x 3/8" king pin plate with a 36" king pin setting.
Tandem105" Tandem Setting from the rear of the trailer with 49" axle spacing. Optional settings are available.
SiderailsC6" x 8.2 lb. (Inverted) structural channel. 3/4" tie bar is located underneath the crossmembers for cage securement. Two nesting devices between each formed angle.
Tires11R x 22.5 radial tires
Wheels8.25 x 22.5 steel 10 hole disc; hub piloted wheels. Color:(White) Optional Colors available.
Axles & Brakes(2)Meritor 25,000 lb, 5" round, 5/8 wall axles with hub piloted outboard drums; 16 1/2 x 7 x 3/4 air brakes; with a WABCO (2S/1M) ABS system on one axle
SuspensionHutch H9700T three point spring suspension with 365-00 HD 3 leaf springs
Lights7 way main receptacle, sealed wiring harness. Rubber mounted Maxxima LED lights. 3 Lights per side plus mid turn. Optional Back-up lights and 4 or 6 light cornering syste available.
Landinglegs2 speed gear with sand shoes; 62,500 lb lift capacity and 140,000 lb static capacity.
Metal Covering10-Gauge steel is located over the king pin and tandem areas only. The entire trailer can be floored giving added protection and extended trailer life.
TiedownsThe Poultry Special Comes standard with 3/4" tie bar mentioned above. Winches can be located on the siderailas an option to allow the use of 4" winch straps.
Rear BumperThe Poultry special comes standard with a DOT certified rear underride guard/bumper and high visibility reflective conspicuity tape.
FloorNo Wood Floor. 10 GA. Steel is welded over the kingpin and tandem areas only. The entire trailer can be floored giving added protection and extended trailer life.
D-Rings(2) D-Rings are located at the rear of the trailer for emergency towing
FinishPoultry Special Trailers are Shotblasted, primed with Carbozinc Zinc-Rich primer and painted with Carboline Urethane Paint. (Standard colors are Black,Red,and Cat Yellow) (Optional:Paint colors available)


• LOAD SECUREMENT
• 1" pipe tie bar under siderail in lieu of 5/8" tie rod under crossmembers
• 4" weld on winches
• 4" bolt on winches
• HEADACHE RACKS
• Front (full width, full height)-Wt. 525 lbs
• Rear (frame width, full height or frame width, 3/4 height)- Wt. 167 lbs.
• FLOORING
• Fully floored with 10 Ga. steel
• FORKLIFT KIT
• 3-Wheel Lift Kit
• SUSPENSION
• Hendrickson HT250 or HT230 air ride suspension
• Hendrickson Intraax AAL 25K airride suspension
• WHEELS
• Grey or Black Steel
• Polished Aluminum
• Machine Finish Aluminum