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Item 13714722Air Ride Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 65000 lb GVWR
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Item 13714728Air Ride Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 65000 lb GVWR
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Item 13714721Air Ride Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 65000 lb GVWR
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Item 141240732024 Manac Super B-Train 30 Ft Tri/A Lead & 30 Ft T/A Pup Van Trailer (Unused)
Nisku, AB, CAN
Usage: 307 mi
Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 11R22.5 Tires • 103172 lb GVWR
Item 13592435Aluminum/Steel Combination Frame • Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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Item 13592434Aluminum/Steel Combination Frame • Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 275/80R22.5 Tires • 65000 lb GVWR
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Item 125173622012 Great Dane 36 ft T/A Van Trailer
Shreveport, LA
Air Ride Suspension • Air Brakes • Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Lift Gate • 295/75R22.5 Tires • 68000 lb GVWR
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Item 13217031Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Roll-Up Door • Lift Gate • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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Item 139148032007 Great Dane TR L48W96H13.5 53 ft T/A Van Trailer
Eau Claire, WI
Aluminum/Steel Combination Frame • Spring Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Roll-Up Door • Lift Gate • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
Item 13373900Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 275/80R22.5 Tires • 65000 lb GVWR
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Item 140842872022 Atro 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
Morris, IL
Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • Mixed tire sizes Tires • 74957 lb GVWR
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Item 142252902003 Stoughton 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
Franksville, WI
Usage: 52,450 mi
Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Roll-Up Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 70000 lb GVWR
Item 142252912004 Stoughton 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
Franksville, WI
Usage: 41,755 mi
Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 70000 lb GVWR
Item 13562936Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 245/70R17.5 Tires • 68000 lb GVWR
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Item 13562937Air Ride Suspension • Air Brakes • Sliding Suspension • 245/70R17.5 Tires • 68000 lb GVWR
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Item 13562935Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 245/70R17.5 Tires • 68000 lb GVWR
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Item 139673282008 Wabash 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
Portage, IN
Aluminum/Steel Combination Frame • Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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Item 140617772010 Centreville 17 ft T/A Generator Trailer
Whistler, AL
Spring Suspension • 235/75R17.5 Tires • 20700 lb GVWR
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Item 140617812015 Load Trail 17 ft T/A Car Carrier Trailer
Whistler, AL
Spring Suspension • 215/75R17.5 Tires • 10000 lb GVWR
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Item 140617752006 MGS 18 ft T/A Generator Trailer
Whistler, AL
215/75R17.5 Tires • 6000 lb GVWR
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Item 140617762010 CNTR/Utility 17 ft T/A Generator Trailer
Whistler, AL
Spring Suspension • 235/75R17.5 Tires • 20700 lb GVWR
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Item 139534352007 Wabash DVCVHPC 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
Fayettville, TN
Air Ride Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
2015 Vanguard MaxCube 53 ft T/A Van Trailer (Inoperable)
Crothersville, IN
Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
Item 13562959Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 235/75R17.5 Tires • 68000 lb GVWR
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Item 135650272008 Trailmobile 48 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
Cincinnati, OH
Spring Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Roll-Up Door • 11R22.5 Tires • 65000 lb GVWR
Item 13477084Spring Suspension • Pintle Hitch • Hardwood Floor • Roll-Up Door • Lift Gate • 275/80R22.5 Tires • 40000 lb GVWR
Item 13477086Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Roll-Up Door • Lift Gate • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
Item 13477092Spring Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires
Item 1101180368000 lb GVWR • Spring Suspension • Air Brakes • Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • 295/75R22.5 Tires
Item 13562955Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 245/70R17.5 Tires • 68000 lb GVWR
Item 13562948Air Ride Suspension • Air Brakes • Swing Door • 245/70R17.5 Tires • 68000 lb GVWR
Item 13562952Air Ride Suspension • Air Brakes • Swing Door • 245/70R17.5 Tires • 68000 lb GVWR
Item 13562953Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 245/70R17.5 Tires • 68000 lb GVWR
Item 13562954Aluminum/Steel Combination Frame • Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 245/75R17.5 Tires • 68000 lb GVWR
Item 13562956Air Ride Suspension • Air Brakes • Swing Door • 245/70R17.5 Tires • 68000 lb GVWR
Item 13562930Air Ride Suspension • Air Brakes • Swing Door • 245/70R17.5 Tires • 68000 lb GVWR
Item 13562931Air Ride Suspension • Air Brakes • Swing Door • 245/70R17.5 Tires • 68000 lb GVWR
Item 13562932Air Ride Suspension • Air Brakes • Swing Door • 245/70R17.5 Tires • 68000 lb GVWR
Item 13562947Air Ride Suspension • Air Brakes • Swing Door • 245/70R17.5 Tires • 68000 lb GVWR
Aluminum/Steel Combination Frame • Air Ride Suspension • Air Brakes • Aluminum Roof • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires • 68000 lb GVWR
Item 13562957Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 68000 lb GVWR
Item 139503852012 Utility VS2DX 53 ft T/A Van Trailer
Groveport, OH
Air Ride Suspension • Air Brakes • Sliding Suspension • Aluminum Roof • Hardwood Floor • Side Skirts • Swing Door • 295/80R22.5 Tires • 65000 lb GVWR
Item 125341932000 Strick 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
North Augusta, SC
Walking Beam Suspension • Air Brakes • Aluminum Roof • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 11R22.5 Tires • 60000 lb GVWR
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Item 14308424Aluminum/Steel Combination Frame • Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Side Skirts • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 68000 lb GVWR
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Item 141039651989 Great Dane 713T -28 28 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
Petersburg, VA
Elston Heating Unit • Aluminum/Steel Combination Frame • Spring Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Roll-Up Door • Lift Gate • 11-24.5 Tires • 65000 lb GVWR
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Item 114230231988 Kentucky 48 ft T/A Van Trailer
Woodbridge, VA
65000 lb GVWR • Aluminum/Steel Combination Frame • Air Ride Suspension • Air Brakes • Curbside Door • Swing Door • 11R24.5 Tires
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Item 142188822009 Utility VS2DX 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
Newport News, VA
Aluminum/Steel Combination Frame • Spring Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • 295/75R22.5 Tires 65000 lb GVWR
Item 140737882016 Stoughton AVW485T-S-C 48 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
East Syracuse, NY
Spring Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Roll-Up Door • 295/75R22.5 Tires 70000 lb GVWR
Item 137765662008 Trailmobile 48 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
Binghamton, NY
Aluminum/Steel Combination Frame • Spring Sliding Suspension • Steel Floor • 11R22.5 Tires • 65000 lb GVWR
Item 13776567Aluminum/Steel Combination Frame • Spring Sliding Suspension • Steel Floor • Roll-Up Door • 11R22.5 Tires • 68000 lb GVWR
Item 135581042013 Utility VS2DX 53 ft x 102 in T/A Van Trailer
North Branford, CT
Air Ride Sliding Suspension • Hardwood Floor • Swing Door • 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.