8500 Series

FOR FLATBED APPLICATIONS

The 8500 sidemount friction slider is specially designed for platform trailers. This slider is especially well-suited for use with I-beam type frames.

ABOUT

The 8500 is used in applications where a mounting height approximating that of a standard spring suspension without a slider is desired. This slider utilizes Hutchens side-mount hangers and is only supplied with hangers and pipe braces attached.

FEATURES

– A spring-loaded, positive locking-pin mechanism.
– Sturdy side-mount hangers attached to the slider frame, resulting in a reduction of the distance from the top of the hanger to the top of the body rail to 9/16 of an inch.
– Structural angle body rails provide strength as well as a wide bearing surface.
– Minimum width for maximum tire clearance, and extra cross members and gussets for increased strength.
– Adjustable in 4-inch increments allows precise variations in vehicle weight distribution while providing the wheelbase best suited to your needs.
– Hutch’s locator bar is the best compromise in weight and strength. Solid steel plugs welded at each end of a steel tube bar make repositioning fast and easy.

OPTIONS

The 8500 slider may be ordered with various spring center dimensions to accommodate different trailer frame widths. The slider is furnished with 192″ body rails. Other lengths up to 252″ are available upon request. Widespreads and tri-axles are also available. Consistent with Hutchens suspensions, the 8500′s gross axle weight rating (G.A.W.R.) is limited to a maximum of 25,000 lbs/axle.