Talbert Manufacturing

Rensselaer, IN 47978

At-a-glance

Years in business:Since: 1938

Number of employees:51-200

Contact

1628 W. State Road 114

Rensselaer, IN 47978

US

http//www.talbertmfg.com

Toll Free:(800) 348-5232

More info on Talbert ManufacturingTalbert offers complete lines of world-class heavy-haul and specialized transportation equipment for the commercial, industrial, military and government sectors. Its trailers and equipment are used in applications as diverse as renewable energy, aerospace, heavy construction, in-plant material handling, manufacturing and processing systems and much more.

Some trailer options provide a lower center of gravity, allowing operators to safely transport their equipment under low clearances and maneuver around tight corners in urban and residential areas.

Ensuring Safety With Heavy-Haul Trailers

When talking about safety with heavy-haul trailers, it all comes down to the load and the road. Troy Geisler, vice president of sales and marketing at Talbert Manufacturing, offers tips to ensure safe working conditions with heavy-haul trailers.

How to Determine Your Trailer's True Capacity

There are five contributors to capacity ratings, and each can be varied to meet a carrier’s specifications.

Purchase price is sometimes the only factor buyers consider when evaluating the cost of a heavy-haul trailer, but it can be misleading when considered alone. A comprehensive approach to calculating total cost of ownership requires an understanding of multiple factors, many of which cannot be found on the price tag.

A Holistic Approach to Trailer Total Cost of Ownership

Many only think of cost in terms of purchase price, but this over-simplified approach can leave businesses with a trailer that costs more over its lifetime than they were prepared for.

Many construction companies and rental houses have found traveling axle trailers provide the optimal combination of features to increase safety and versatility.

Tips for Selecting the Right Traveling Axle Trailer

Careful consideration of available features for traveling axle trailers can ensure a long-term solution that will provide more safety, durability and better return on investment.

An overload reduces the manufacturer’s safety factors and puts unnecessary stress on trailer components. That's why it's important to find the right trailer for the load.

5 Common Questions on How to Successfully Haul Heavy Equipment

Here are some answers from industry leaders to five common heavy-haul questions.

Good engineering is about understanding each customer’s needs and building a trailer optimized for durability, longevity and minimal maintenance.

How to Determine How Much Your Heavy-Haul Trailer Is Really Costing You

Take a holistic approach to total cost of ownership for your heavy-haul trailers.

The custom trailer maintains a 70-ton rating at half the deck length and offers 6-in. loaded road clearance.

Talbert Manufacturing Custom 70SA-RC-RA Trailer

The custom trailer maintains a 70-ton rating at half the deck length and offers 6 in. loaded road clearance.

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Talbert 5553TA Traveling Axle Trailer

55-ton, 53-ft. trailer is rated at 100,00 lbs. distributed and 80,000 lbs. concentrated in 10 ft.

Talbert Manufacturing’s line of 10- to 25-ton tag-a-long trailers features loaded deck heights, durable construction, and a low load angle to transport a variety of equipment.

Talbert Manufacturing’s Tag-A-Long AC Series Trailers

The Tag-A-Long Austin Carry-All Series (AC Series) Trailers minimize load times and maximize productivity for everyday hauling of small- to mid-size equipment.

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65SA Modular Trailer

Talbert's 65SA Modular Trailer has an unique design featuring a flip extension to accommodate a tandem- or tri-axle jeep dolly, allowing for maximum load configurations.

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Talbert 35FG-BVTL Fixed Neck Drop-deck Trailer

35-ton trailer is rated at 70,000 lbs. concentrated in 20 ft.

The 120,000-sq.-ft. Liberty Trailers LLC will manufacture Talbert’s Tag-A-Long Series, Traveling Axle Series and Hydraulic Tail Series trailers.

Talbert Manufacturing Cuts Ribbon on Expanded North Carolina Facility

Expansion will allow company to increase dealer and customer support with increased production capabilities and a support staff of 60 associates

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The custom trailer maintains a 70-ton rating at half the deck length and offers 6-in. loaded road clearance.

Talbert Manufacturing Custom 70SA-RC-RA Trailer

The custom trailer maintains a 70-ton rating at half the deck length and offers 6 in. loaded road clearance.

Some trailer options provide a lower center of gravity, allowing operators to safely transport their equipment under low clearances and maneuver around tight corners in urban and residential areas.

Ensuring Safety With Heavy-Haul Trailers

When talking about safety with heavy-haul trailers, it all comes down to the load and the road. Troy Geisler, vice president of sales and marketing at Talbert Manufacturing, offers tips to ensure safe working conditions with heavy-haul trailers.

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How to Determine Your Trailer's True Capacity

There are five contributors to capacity ratings, and each can be varied to meet a carrier’s specifications.

Purchase price is sometimes the only factor buyers consider when evaluating the cost of a heavy-haul trailer, but it can be misleading when considered alone. A comprehensive approach to calculating total cost of ownership requires an understanding of multiple factors, many of which cannot be found on the price tag.

A Holistic Approach to Trailer Total Cost of Ownership

Many only think of cost in terms of purchase price, but this over-simplified approach can leave businesses with a trailer that costs more over its lifetime than they were prepared for.

Many construction companies and rental houses have found traveling axle trailers provide the optimal combination of features to increase safety and versatility.

Tips for Selecting the Right Traveling Axle Trailer

Careful consideration of available features for traveling axle trailers can ensure a long-term solution that will provide more safety, durability and better return on investment.

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Talbert 5553TA Traveling Axle Trailer

55-ton, 53-ft. trailer is rated at 100,00 lbs. distributed and 80,000 lbs. concentrated in 10 ft.

Talbert Manufacturing’s line of 10- to 25-ton tag-a-long trailers features loaded deck heights, durable construction, and a low load angle to transport a variety of equipment.

Talbert Manufacturing’s Tag-A-Long AC Series Trailers

The Tag-A-Long Austin Carry-All Series (AC Series) Trailers minimize load times and maximize productivity for everyday hauling of small- to mid-size equipment.

An overload reduces the manufacturer’s safety factors and puts unnecessary stress on trailer components. That's why it's important to find the right trailer for the load.

5 Common Questions on How to Successfully Haul Heavy Equipment

Here are some answers from industry leaders to five common heavy-haul questions.

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65SA Modular Trailer

Talbert's 65SA Modular Trailer has an unique design featuring a flip extension to accommodate a tandem- or tri-axle jeep dolly, allowing for maximum load configurations.

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Talbert 35FG-BVTL Fixed Neck Drop-deck Trailer

35-ton trailer is rated at 70,000 lbs. concentrated in 20 ft.

Good engineering is about understanding each customer’s needs and building a trailer optimized for durability, longevity and minimal maintenance.

How to Determine How Much Your Heavy-Haul Trailer Is Really Costing You

Take a holistic approach to total cost of ownership for your heavy-haul trailers.

The 120,000-sq.-ft. Liberty Trailers LLC will manufacture Talbert’s Tag-A-Long Series, Traveling Axle Series and Hydraulic Tail Series trailers.

Talbert Manufacturing Cuts Ribbon on Expanded North Carolina Facility

Expansion will allow company to increase dealer and customer support with increased production capabilities and a support staff of 60 associates

Variables to consider when selecting the right trailer for hauling paving equipment include trailer weight and dimensions, capacity rating, load configurations and federal and state regulations.

Five Tips for Sizing Paving Equipment Trailers

How to match trailers to your asphalt paving fleet needs

Not all trailers are created equal. It’s important to consider the quality of a trailer, not just the price tag.

Five Trailer Sizing Tips for Excavators

Do your research to ensure the trailer meets the capacity of the excavator as well as state and federal regulations.

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Talbert Updated 60CC/55SA-LD Trailer

Now includes a hydraulically operated system to allow operation of the third axle only or a combination of third and fourth axles

Conduct a pre-trip inspection of the trailer and key wear parts before taking off with each load.

Maintenance Tips to Keep Your Heavy-haul Trailers on the Road

Here are some things to keep in mind when hitting the road with a heavy load.

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Talbert 55-Ton Roller Paver (55CC-RP) Trailer

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Talbert 35CC-HRG Lowbed Trailer

Rated at 70,000 lbs. overall and 70,000 lbs. within a 12-ft. load base

Load concentration is one of the most important criterion to keep in mind when selecting a trailer. A 26-ft., 50-ton lowbed can haul 50 tons, but how much of the deck those 50 tons occupy is just as important as the weight itself.

How to Ensure Safety When Hauling Heavy Equipment

Optimizing the safety of drivers and others when hauling large equipment begins long before the wheels start spinning

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Talbert 60SA/65CC Modular Heavy Haul Trailer

Spread-axle trailer features 2+2, 3+1 and four-axle closed coupled configurations

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Talbert 55-Ton Roller Paver Trailer

Heavy-haul trailer has a concentrated load rating of 55 tons in 12.5 ft. of deck for hauling a variety of equipment, including rollers, pavers, excavators and dozers

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Talbert 50CC-BH 50-Ton Bus Hauler

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Talbert 55SA-TELE Heavy-haul Trailer

The Talbert 53-ft. 55SA-TELE heavy-haul trailer features one of the lowest deck heights in the industry at 20 in. to optimize headspace for taller equipment

To accommodate the company's heavy hauling needs, Ewing spec'd a 55-ton drop-sided trailer with a ratchet-style gooseneck and a nitrogen-assisted dampening system 4th axle booster.

Custom Trailer Moves Heavy Equipment Through Tight Eisenhower Tunnel

Trailer allows Ewing Trucking & Construction to transport large, heavy equipment through the tunnel and avoid a longer, steeper, curvier route.