Concrete saw transport can be an absolute nightmare for concrete contractors. Finding a heavy-duty flatbed for concrete equipment that doesn’t cause more problems than it solves is a persistent challenge for owner-operators, fleet managers, and equipment managers alike.
Pictured above: the GT13FL 13′ flatbed trailer, which can handle most walk-behind saws. However, there are reasons you might want to upgrade to the GT19FL instead.
Ground-level loading with the GT19FL can solve many of your most persistent concrete saw safety challenges. With the right, careful set-up, this hydraulic drop deck can even help you create mobile workstations that help you manage concrete saw slurry.
Read on to discover how you can carry your next Husqvarna 500-D or other concrete saw to your next big job with minimal hassle and maximal efficiency.
Note: models mentioned in blog post may not match models pictured.
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Ground-Level Loading for Concrete Saws
Tired of watching $1,000 diamond-grit blades shatter every time one of your operators bottoms out the saw on a high-angle ramp?
It’s not necessarily the operator’s fault.
These machines have a massive motor sitting high up on a relatively narrow wheelbase. Traditional trailer ramps basically set operators up for failure.
On a steep, narrow ramp that stretches up to a 16″ or 18″ deck, it only takes a slight wobble to damage your blades. The saw can also tip, potentially crushing the operator or destroying the engine.
These saws aren’t cheap: even the lighter Clipper C20 Series can start at around $10,000. The Husqvarna 500-D is around $49,350 as of this writing, depending on where you buy it. The right trailer can essentially become an insurance policy for a $40K asset.
So, what makes the GT19FL the right trailer for concrete saw transport?
The GT19FL retracts its wheels and lowers all the way to the ground at the touch of a button.
You get a 5.4-inch deck height. A fold-down short 11° full-width deck helps bridge the slight gap between the deck and the ground.
This means you can just walk your saw right up the deck and it will feel about as easy as going from the street to the sidewalk via curb cut. Tip risks are virtually eliminated, and you save thousands of dollars in blade replacements.
One-Man Loading for Concrete Saws
If your operation runs like most people’s, labor is your biggest expense.
Traditionally, when you load up a concrete saw you need a spotter, and maybe a winch, just to reduce your chances of a damaged saw and an injured operator.
Safe concrete saw transport shouldn’t require a three-man crew.
Ground-level loading lets your operator simply walk on board with the saw, then secure it. That means your other guys get the chance to work on other things, and your labor dollars are spent more efficiently and profitably.
Hauling Power for Washing on the Go
Cleaning slurry shouldn’t be an afterthought. But the GT19FL offers plenty of space to haul full scale slurry clean up solutions right alongside your concrete saw.
The interior dimensions of the GT19FL are 17.9’L by 6.9’W. You get 8,958 lbs. of carrying capacity. Most slurry solutions will barely tax it.
Because you can bring the trailer all the way down to the ground, you can easily access the entire system and bring it into your dedicated washout area.
The exact fit and load-out will depend on the equipment you choose, so check the length and width of each and the exact weight of each before you load. Nevertheless, the GT19FL is well-equipped to handle most set-ups.
Recommended Add-On: D-Ring Stake Pocket System
Want to enjoy securement without the struggle?
For less than $500, you can add the D-ring stake pocket system which runs parallel to the trailer bed, offering sane securement points that let you pull the saw down into the deck securely.
No more awkward wrap-around chains, just safe securement in minutes. You avoid damaging sensitive components like blade tilt linkages.
Key Takeaways
If you remember nothing else, remember…
- Insurance for your blades. The 5.4-inch lowered deck height and 11° ramp angle eliminate the “bottoming out” that shatters expensive diamond grit blades.
- One man efficiency. Stop pulling three-man crews for loading. Ground-level access allows a single operator to walk the saw and secure it safely.
- Mobile workstation ready. With 8958 lbs. of carrying capacity, you can potentially haul your saw, a 300-gallon water tank, and a slurry vac all on one trailer.
- Eliminate tip risks. Walk-behind saws are top heavy. Loading it at ground level removes the 18° “danger zone” where most tip-over accidents occur.
- Precision securement. The optional D-ring stake pocket system allows for vertical tie-downs, protecting sensitive blade tilt linkages from lateral stress.
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See also:
Moving Heavy Toolboxes Safely: The One-Operator Solution
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Hauling Skid Steers Safely: A Guide to Weight, Straps, & Trailers
This resource was compiled by the GoodMFG® Product Team, drawing on 75 years of experience in hydraulic systems, heavy-duty transport, trailers, and modular structures.
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