The Horizon ETZ Series Equipment Tilt Trailer is a commercial-grade, low-profile equipment transporter. Engineered specifically for skid steer operators, excavators, and equipment rental fleets, the ETZ combines a low deck height between the fenders with a hydraulic gravity tilt platform (or optional full-power tilt) to make loading machinery fast, safe, and effortless.

The "ETZ" designation represents Horizon's signature equipment tilt platform, featuring drive-over fenders or a standard width bed between the fenders, dropping the loading incline angle to the lowest possible threshold.

Hydraulic Gravity Cushion Tilt System (Power Tilt Optional) The standard ETZ deck is operated via gravity and governed by a heavy-duty hydraulic dampening cushion cylinder with an adjustable flow-control valve.

• The Benefit: Open a single valve and drive your machine straight up—the bed lowers smoothly under the weight of the equipment and auto-latches when level. Because it is purely mechanical/fluid-cushioned, there are no hydraulic pumps, valve solenoids, or 12V batteries to maintain, charge, or fail on cold job sites.

Split Deck Layout Options (Stationary Front + Tilting Rear) The ETZ is available in either a Full-Tilt deck or a Split-Deck configuration (e.g., 4' to 6' stationary front deck with a 16' to 18' tilting rear deck).

• The Benefit: The front stationary section gives you a dedicated, flat space to strap down excavator buckets, attachments, palletized tools, or fuel tanks, while the rear deck tilts independently to load the machine.

Low-Profile Chassis & Drive-Over Fenders The main frame places the deck bed inside the frame rails rather than completely over the wheels.

• The Benefit: Achieves an ultra-low loading height with a shallow 11-to-14-degree approach angle. Paired with heavy-duty steel diamond plate drive-over fenders, wide-track machines (up to 102" outer width) can drive straight over the fenders without crushing them.

10-Inch Heavy-Duty Structural I-Beam Main Frame The structural skeleton is built around a continuous 10-inch heavy I-beam main frame and wrap-around tongue, backed by 3-inch channel crossmembers.

• The Benefit: Provides maximum torsional stiffness to eliminate frame flex and center-deck sag when driving heavy steel-tracked or rubber-tired machinery over the pivot hinge.

Mega Lockable Tongue Toolbox & Winch-Ready Plate Horizon maximizes the A-frame tongue area for job-site utility and storage.

• The Benefit: A large, gas-shock-assisted "Mega Toolbox" is integrated into the tongue to store heavy chains, binder ratchets, and straps securely under lock and key. A factory winch-ready mounting plate is built directly into the frame structure.

6-Stage Baked Powder Coat Finish in Custom Colors The entire structural steel skeleton undergoes an aggressive steel grit blast prep before receiving a durable, heat-cured powder coat armor.

• The Benefit: Seals the steel chassis against rock strikes, gravel abrasion, road salt, and rust in colors like Midnight Black, Ash Grey, Military Green, Desert Tan, and True Red.

• 7K Axle Package (14,000 lb. GVWR Chassis)

  • Axle Spec: Tandem 7,000 lb. Dexter American-made straight axles.

  • Hub & Bearing Type: Standard grease-packed EZ-Lube spindles for quick maintenance with a standard grease gun.

  • Suspension: Heavy-duty multi-leaf slipper spring suspension system designed to equalize loads across rough terrain.

  • Braking System: Integrated 12" x 2" electric brakes on all 4 hubs with self-adjusting shoes.

  • Payload Role: Engineered for medium-duty equipment like compact tractors, small mini-excavators, and standard skid steers.

• 8K Axle Package (16,000 lb. – 17,500 lb. GVWR Chassis)

  • Axle Spec: Tandem 8,000 lb. commercial-grade heavy-duty Dexter axles.

  • Hub & Bearing Type: Up-armored heavy-duty spindles featuring larger inner/outer bearings and thick 5/8" wheel studs (compared to standard 1/2" studs).

  • Suspension: Upgraded heavy-capacity slipper spring suspension with thick equalizer bars.

  • Braking System: Heavy 12.25" x 3.375" commercial electric brakes on all hubs for significantly larger stopping surface area.

  • Payload Role: Designed for daily commercial use, large skid steers, medium-track excavators, and rental yard fleets.

• 10K Axle Package (20,000 lb. – 21,000 lb. GVWR Chassis)

  • Axle Spec: Tandem 10,000 lb. industrial-tier Dexter axles.

  • Hub & Bearing Type: Heavy-duty Oil-Bath Hubs featuring clear sight caps—wheel bearings stay continuously submerged in fluid, completely eliminating manual grease packing.

  • Suspension: Extreme-duty slipper spring suspension (with optional heavy torsion axle upgrades available).

  • Braking System: Heavy commercial electric brakes on all hubs (with optional Electric-Over-Hydraulic drum or disc upgrades).

  • Payload Role: Heavy commercial transport for maximum-weight tracked machinery, smooth-drum asphalt rollers, and heavy excavators.

• 7K Axle Wheel & Tire Setup

  • Tires: ST235/80R16 10-Ply (Load Range E) radial trailer tires.

  • Wheels: Heavy-duty 16" 8-Lug (8-on-6.5" bolt pattern) steel mod wheels.

  • Weight Rating: ~3,080 lbs per tire capacity.

  • Towing Profile: Standard rolling profile providing great highway tracking for medium-duty loads.

• 8K Axle Wheel & Tire Setup

  • Tires: ST235/85R16 14-Ply (Load Range G) heavy-duty commercial radial tires.

  • Wheels: Heavy-duty 16" 8-Lug steel wheels reinforced for 5/8" studs.

  • Weight Rating: ~3,750 lbs to 4,080 lbs per tire capacity.

  • Towing Profile: Taller, thicker sidewall tire footprint engineered to resist severe curb impacts and scrub when turning heavy loads on asphalt.

• 10K Axle Wheel & Tire Setup

  • Tires: ST235/75R17.5 18-Ply (Load Range H) Super Single commercial radial tires.

  • Wheels: Heavy-duty 17.5" 8-Lug heavy steel wheels.

  • Weight Rating: 6,005 lbs per tire capacity.

  • Towing Profile: Ultra-wide commercial truck tire footprint that completely replaces traditional dually setups. It dramatically lowers highway rolling resistance, improves truck fuel efficiency, eliminates inner-wheel rock jamming, and removes the threat of hidden inside-tire blowouts.

• GVWR Options: 14,000 lbs (7K), 16K–17.5K (8K), or 20K–22.4K (10K).

• Estimated Net Payload: ~9,800 lbs (7K), ~12,200 lbs (8K), to ~15,500+ lbs (10K).

• Deck Dimensions: 82" Width between fenders (102" Outer Width with Drive-Over Fenders) x 20', 22', 24', or 26' Total Lengths.

• Deck Height: Ultra-Low ~22" to 24" Loading Deck Height.

• Hitch Setup: Available in both Bumper Pull (Adjustable 2 5/16" / Pintle) and Gooseneck configurations with 12,000 lb. drop-leg jack(s).

• Ultra-Low Approach Angle: Because the deck sits lower between the wheels (unlike a tall Deckover), the ETZ achieves a significantly shallower loading angle, preventing low-clearance equipment like scissor lifts, smooth-drum rollers, or small forklifts from high-centering.

• Zero Physical Ramp Strain: Completely removes the daily wear-and-tear of lifting heavy 80+ lb. steel flip-over ramps or sliding channels manually.

• Continuous Deck Safety: Standard equipment ramps leave a giant open gap in the middle where narrow equipment wheels can slip through. The ETZ tilt bed provides one solid, wall-to-wall driving surface.

The Horizon ETZ Tilt Trailer is the premier choice for Skid Steer Operators, Excavation Crews, Paving Contractors, and Equipment Rental Yards. It is built strictly for professionals who need a low-profile, high-payload equipment transporter that combines effort-free hydraulic tilt loading with overbuilt I-beam frame durability.