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Aluminum/Steel Combination Frame • Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 65000 lb GVWR
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Aluminum/Steel Combination Frame • Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 65000 lb GVWR
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Lot 8014Air Ride Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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Lot 5116Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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Lot 5117Air Ride Suspension • Side Skirts • 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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Aluminum/Steel Combination Frame • Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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Lot 8065Aluminum/Steel Combination Frame • Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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Lot 1792019 Vanguard VXP 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
Rouleau, SK, CAN
Located in Lane 8 Spot 11 • Aluminum/Steel Combination Frame • Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 11R22.5 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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2019 Stoughton ZGPVW-535T-S-C-AR 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
Amaranth, ON, CAN
Located in Lane 23 Spot 42 • Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 11R22.5 Tires • 70000 lb GVWR
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2020 Great Dane 53 ft T/A Van Trailer
Caledon East, ON, CAN
Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 11R22.5 Tires • 68000 lb GVWR
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2019 Stoughton ZGPVW-535T-S-C-AR 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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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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Located in Lane 29 Spot 26 • Air Ride Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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Located in Lane 32 Spot 82 • Air Ride Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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Lot 5120Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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Lot 5121Air 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 29 Spot 15 • Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 65000 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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Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 65000 lb GVWR
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Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 11R22.5 Tires • 65000 lb GVWR
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Lot 5115Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 65000 lb GVWR
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Lot 80302023 Vanguard VXP 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 68000 lb GVWR
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Lot 80362023 Vanguard VXP 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 68000 lb GVWR
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2023 Utility 4000D-X 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
Brandon, MB, CAN
Aluminum/Steel Combination Frame • Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 11R22.5 Tires • 65000 lb GVWR
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Lot 80002023 Utility VS2DX 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
Davenport, FL
Air Ride Suspension • Air Brakes • Sliding Suspension • Aluminum Roof • Hardwood Floor • Side Skirts • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires • 65000 lb GVWR
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2023 Utility 4000D-X 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
Brandon, MB, CAN
Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Pintle Hitch • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 11R22.5 Tires • 29500 kg 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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Lot 8039Spring Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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Lot 8023Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 65000 lb GVWR
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Lot 79952023 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 79972023 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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Lot 79982023 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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Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 65000 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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Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 65000 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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Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 65000 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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Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 65000 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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Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 65000 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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Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 65000 lb GVWR
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Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Roll-Up 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 5112Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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Lot 80272023 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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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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Lot 8059AAir Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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Lot 8021Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • 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 • Side Skirts • Front/Rear Vents • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires
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Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 65000 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 8022Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • 295/75R22.5 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.