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Lot 8003Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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2022 Wabash 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
Dunnigan, CA
Aluminum/Steel Combination Frame • Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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Located in Lane 29 Spot 16 • Air Ride Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • mix match Tires • 68000 lb GVWR
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Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 65000 lb GVWR
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Located in Lane 30 Spot 5 • Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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2020 Utility 53 ft T/A Van Trailer
Caledon East, ON, CAN
Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 11R22.5 Tires • 65000 lb GVWR
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Lot 8019Aluminum/Steel Combination Frame • Spring Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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Air Ride Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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Lot 80262023 Utility VS2DX 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
South Vienna, OH
Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 65000 lb GVWR
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Lot 80282023 Utility VS2DX 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
South Vienna, OH
Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 65000 lb GVWR
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Lot 80252023 Utility 4000D-X 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
South Vienna, OH
Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 65000 lb GVWR
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2019 Utility 4000D-X 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
Brandon, MB, CAN
Aluminum/Steel Combination Frame • Air Ride Suspension • Sliding Suspension • Pintle Hitch • Aluminum Roof • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • Aluminum Wheels • 295/75R22.5 Tires • 65000 lb GVWR
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Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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Lot 79932023 Wabash 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
Davenport, FL
Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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Lot 8018Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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Lot 8020Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 275/80R22.5 Tires • 68000 lb GVWR
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Lot 79992023 Wabash DVCVHPC 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
Davenport, FL
Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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2024 Utility 53 ft T/A Van Trailer
South Vienna, OH
Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 65000 lb GVWR
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2018 Manac 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
Brandon, MB, CAN
Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 11R22.5 Tires • 74173 lb GVWR
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Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 65000 lb GVWR
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Lot 5123Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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2023 Vanguard 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
Lebanon, TN
Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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Lot 5118Air Ride Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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Lot 5119Air Ride Suspension • Hardwood Floor • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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Located in Lane 29 Spot 32 • Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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Located in Lane 29 Spot 31 • Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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2020 Utility 4000D-X 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
Amaranth, ON, CAN
Located in Lane 24 Spot 70 • Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 11R22.5 Tires • 65000 lb GVWR
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2023 Vanguard 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
Davenport, FL
Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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2023 Vanguard 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
Davenport, FL
Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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Lot 80022025 Vanguard VXP 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
South Vienna, OH
Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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2019 Utility 4000D-X 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
Brandon, MB, CAN
Air Ride Suspension • Air Brakes • Sliding Suspension • Pintle Hitch • Aluminum Roof • Hardwood Floor • Double Loader • Swing Door • Aluminum Wheels • 11R22.5 Tires
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2019 Utility 4000D-X 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
Brandon, MB, CAN
Air Ride Suspension • Air Brakes • Sliding Suspension • Aluminum Roof • Hardwood Floor • Double Loader • Swing Door • 275/80R22.5 Tires
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Spring Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 22.5 MIxed Tires • 68000 lb GVWR
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Located in Lane 29 Spot 1 • Air Ride Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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2023 DeLucio DL5000 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
North East, MD
Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 11R22.5 Tires • 80000 lb GVWR
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2019 Utility 4000D-X 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
Brandon, MB, CAN
Aluminum/Steel Combination Frame • Air Ride Suspension • Sliding Suspension • Pintle Hitch • Aluminum Roof • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • Aluminum Wheels • 295/75R22.5 Tires • 65000 lb GVWR
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Lot 8052Aluminum/Steel Combination Frame • Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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Lot 5126Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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Lot 5131Air Ride Suspension • Sliding Suspension • Aluminum Roof • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires • 68000 lb GVWR
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Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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2019 Stoughton 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
Caledon East, ON, CAN
Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 11R22.5 Tires • 70000 lb GVWR
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2019 Stoughton 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
Caledon East, ON, CAN
Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 11R22.5 Tires • 70000 lb GVWR
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Lot 8051Aluminum/Steel Combination Frame • Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires
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Lot 8029Aluminum/Steel Combination Frame • Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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2019 Utility 4000D-X 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
Brandon, MB, CAN
Air Ride Suspension • Air Brakes • Sliding Suspension • Pintle Hitch • Aluminum Roof • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • Aluminum Wheels • 295/75R22.5 Tires
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Lot 5127Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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Lot 8004Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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Lot 8064Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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Lot 8059Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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Lot 80342023 Vanguard Maxcube 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
South Vienna, OH
Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • Mixed Tires • 68000 lb GVWR
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Lot 8032Aluminum/Steel Combination Frame • Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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2019 Utility 4000D-X 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
Caledon East, ON, CAN
Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 11R22.5 Tires • 65000 lb GVWR
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What are dry van trailers?
Dry van trailers are the backbone of freight transport for a wide range of industries, offering a versatile solution for moving non-perishable goods. These enclosed trailers are ideal for protecting cargo from the elements, making them a go-to choice for industries like retail, manufacturing, and distribution. You’ll find dry van trailers in use by logistics companies, retailers, and businesses needing to ship palletized goods, boxed items, or packaged products.
Most common van trailer type
When it comes to dry van trailers, the 53-foot trailer dominates the landscape. This trailer size is the industry standard, offering optimal space for large shipments while meeting legal requirements for road transport.
While the 53 foot trailer is the most prominent, you'll come across other van trailer types like, insulated or furniture van trailers and pup dry van trailers.
Key specifications of the 53-Foot Van Trailer
- Dimensions: 53 feet in length, 8.6 feet in width, and typically about 13.5 feet in height. This configuration allows for up to 4,000 cubic feet of cargo space.
- Weight Capacity: These trailers can haul up to 45,000 lbs, depending on the load distribution and specific axle configurations.
- Insulation: While standard dry vans lack insulation, some models feature lightweight insulation options to protect sensitive goods from minor temperature fluctuations, ideal for industries shipping temperature-sensitive items that don’t require a refrigerated unit.
Maximum Weight for a 53-Foot Trailer
The maximum weight a 53-foot dry van trailer can carry depends on the total Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), which for most configurations is set at 80,000 lbs when fully loaded. This includes the combined weight of the tractor, trailer, and cargo. Careful weight distribution is critical for safety, regulatory compliance, and fuel efficiency, which is why buyers should always ensure their trailers meet federal and state road limits.
Dry Van Trailers vs Reefers
Though both dry vans and reefers serve the freight industry, the key difference is temperature control. Dry vans are best for shipping general freight that doesn’t require climate control, while reefers (refrigerated trailers) are essential for transporting perishable goods like food, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals. Dry vans are generally lighter and more cost-effective, while reefers come with added weight and fuel requirements due to the cooling systems.
For buyers deciding between the two, consider your primary cargo types. If temperature stability is a must, a reefer is the obvious choice, but for most general freight, a dry van offers a more affordable and efficient option.
Top brands at our trailer auctions
When it comes to purchasing a dry van trailer at Ritchie Bros. trailer auctions, brand reputation is crucial. Our inventory includes some of the most trusted names in the industry:
- Utility Trailer: Known for their durable designs and lightweight options, Utility trailers are a favorite for those prioritizing efficiency and longevity.
- Wabash National: Wabash’s trailers offer a blend of innovation and strength, often featuring advanced composite materials that reduce weight without sacrificing durability.
- Great Dane: Recognized for their robust construction and advanced safety features, Great Dane trailers are perfect for heavy-duty applications and long-haul routes.