2025 Behnke GDFB8X28TGN-XL-24E Gravity Tilt Deckover Trailer – 102″ x 28′, 24,000 GVWR, Torsion Axles

The 2025 Behnke 102″ x 28′ HD Gravity Tilt Deckover Trailer, model GDFB8X28TGN-XL-24E, brings Behnke’s reputation for heavy-duty engineering down into a smaller, more accessible flatbed tilt package. Built with a 24,000 lb. GVWR and a split deck configuration featuring an 8-foot stationary section and a 20-foot gravity tilt section, this trailer is designed to make loading equipment fast, safe, and straightforward.

This particular unit is equipped with a 12,000 lb. Dexter torsion axle upgrade, which brings larger 5-inch brakes, a heavier axle tube, and improved ride quality compared to standard spring suspension, an upgrade that typically commands a significant premium elsewhere in the industry. Paired with oversized 235/75R-17.5, 18-ply super single tires rated to 6,005 lbs. per tire, this trailer rolls on rubber built to handle serious loads without the complexity of a dual-wheel setup.

The trailer’s heavy-duty 10-inch channel frame, 5x3x1/4-inch angle side rails, and 3-inch channel crossmembers provide a rigid, durable platform, while the gravity tilt deck operates on dual cushioned cylinders with a hydraulic flow valve for smooth, controlled up-and-down movement. A heavy-duty pipe latch locks the tilt deck securely in place during transport, and traction bars welded onto the fenders improve footing when loading over the axles.

This unit has also been optioned with dual 2-speed 25K semi-style Jost jacks, a noticeable step up from the single-speed import jacks common in this class, giving operators faster, easier setup when detaching from the tow vehicle. The trailer includes a 12x12x36-inch toolbox for job site storage, stake pockets and rub rail for flexible tie-down options, and a 2×8 treated pine deck for long-term durability under heavy equipment.

Rounding out the build, this trailer features rubber-mounted LED lighting, a modular wiring harness, reflector tape, mud flaps, and a 12-volt breakaway kit with a full charge indicator. The finish process includes bead blasting, acid washing, zinc-rich priming, and powder coating, finished here in Charger Grey for a clean, professional appearance that holds up to daily jobsite use.

Behnke Brothers trailers are known for strong customer feedback and engineering quality that carries over from their larger air-brake trailer lineup, and this deckover tilt model reflects that same attention to detail in torsion suspension, dual cushion cylinders, oversized tires, Dexter axles, and premium jack components.

This 2025 Behnke GDFB8X28TGN-XL-24E Gravity Tilt Deckover Trailer is available now at Best Choice Trailers, ready for equipment hauling that demands both capacity and ease of use.

Features:

Frame & Construction

• 10″ heavy-duty channel frame
• 5 x 3 x 1/4″ angle side rails
• 3″ channel crossmembers
• 3/16″ sheet fenders with welded traction bars
• 35″ unloaded deck height

Axles, Brakes & Tires

• 12,000 lb. Dexter torsion axle upgrade
• Larger 5″ brakes
• Heavier axle tube construction
• Electric, forward self-adjusting brakes on both axles
• 235/75R-17.5, 18-ply super single radial tires (6,005 lb. rating)
• 17.5″ solid 8-hole wheels

Tilt Deck System

• Split deck: 20′ gravity tilt + 8′ stationary
• Dual 14″ cushioned cylinders, gravity up/down
• Hydraulic flow valve with dampening (ATF fluid)
• Heavy-duty pipe latch for locking tilt deck

Towing & Support

• Adjustable 2 5/16″ coupler or pintle hitch
• Dual 2-speed 25K semi-style Jost jacks (upgraded)
• (2) 3/8″ Grade 70 safety chains

Deck & Storage

• 2 x 8 No. 1 treated pine decking
• Steel over-wheel plating with traction bars
• 12″ x 12″ x 36″ toolbox (passenger side)
• Stake pockets and rub rail for tie-downs

Electrical & Finish

• Rubber-mounted LED flush-mount lighting
• Modular wire harness with RV plug
• Reflector tape and mud flaps
• 12-volt breakaway kit with charge indicator
• Bead blasted, acid washed, zinc-rich primed, powder coated finish
• Charger Grey paint (optioned)

Ideal Applications

• Equipment and machinery hauling
• Construction and industrial transport
• Commercial and agricultural use

Specifications:

• Model: GDFB8X28TGN-XL-24E
• GVWR: 24,000 lbs.
• Empty Weight: 7,250 lbs.
• Length: 8′ stationary + 20′ tilt
• Width: 102″
• Deck Height (unloaded): 35″
• Frame: 10″ channel
• Side Rails: 5 x 3 x 1/4″ angle
• Crossmembers: 3″ channel
• Fenders: 3/16″ sheet with traction bars
• Axles: 12,000 lb. Dexter, torsion (upgraded), oil bath
• Brakes: Electric, forward self-adjusting, both axles, 5″ (upgraded)
• Tires/Wheels: 235/75R-17.5, 18-ply super single, 17.5″ 8-hole wheels
• Jacks: Dual 2-speed 25K semi-style (upgraded); standard equipment is single 12,000 lb. spring-loaded jack
• Hitch: Adjustable 2 5/16″ coupler or pintle
• Safety Chains: 3/8″ Grade 70 (2)
• Tie-Downs: Stake pockets and rub rail
• Storage: 12″ x 12″ x 36″ toolbox
• Decking: 2 x 8 No. 1 treated pine
• Tilt System: Gravity tilt, dual 14″ cushion cylinders, hydraulic flow valve
• Lighting: LED, rubber-mounted, flush
• Electrical Plug: RV plug
• Wiring: Modular harness
• Breakaway Kit: 12V with charge indicator
• Finish: Bead blasted, acid washed, zinc-rich primed, powder coated
• Color: Charger Grey (also available in Black, Red, Blue, Yellowstone)
• Model Year: 2025