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N O B O DY M A K E S T R A I L E R S Q U I T E L I K E G R E AT DA N E .
W E P R O U D LY I N T R O D U C E T H E N E W E S T T R A I L E R I N
O U R L I N E O F F I N E R E E F E R S . F E AT U R I N G P O P U L A R
O P T I O N S , W E H AV E M A D E T H I S N E W T R A I L E R L I G H T
W E I G H T W I T H O U T SAC R I F I C I N G T H E T R A D I T I O N A L
S T R E N G T H A N D D U R A B I L I T Y O F A G R E AT DA N E .
I T ’ S E V E RY T H I N G YO U ’ V E A S K E D F O R I N A T R A I L E R
A N D A W H O L E LOT M O R E .
GREAT DANE
SUPER LT REEFER
ROOF
0.040" one-piece aluminum roof sheet with
submerged roof bows on 32" centers.
TOP RAIL
SIDES
0.040" corrugated
aluminum side sheets.
Extruded aluminum top rail is
engineered for superior strength.
REAR FRAME
Non-comb design reduces weight
while maintaining strength.
HINGES
Aluminum hinges are designed to
"break away" preventing structural
damage to the trailer in the event
of severe impact.
VENTS
PVC framing seals out moisture.
SUPPORT GEAR
GD60 Fast Gear with
cushion-foot sand shoe.
BOTTOM RAIL
Extra-deep, high-strength
extruded aluminum.
S U P E R LT
The demand for lighter weight, longer life trailers became the driving force in the development of the Super LT.
Great Dane has combined one of its most popular specs with a select number of options resulting in a trailer
that will meet these demands at a competitive price, making the Super LT the product of choice for the long-haul
truckload carrier.
FRONT END STRENGTH
S I X- I N C H R A D I U S CO R N E R S O F
. 0 3 5 " S TA I N L E S S S T E E L J O I N T H E
S I D E S TO T H E F R O N T, A D D I N G
P U N C T U R E R E S I S TA N C E A N D A N
AT T R AC T I V E A P P E A R A N C E .
Four 2" deep extruded aluminum Z-post uprights provide a rigid frame
work for the front sheets. Front panels of .035" aluminum are riveted
to the uprights on 2" centers for maximum strength and service.
As standard, air and electrical connections are off-set to the road side
for driver convenience. Other locations are available.
IMPACT PLATE
ALUMINUM COOLING UNIT FRAME
UPPER COUPLER
The lower area is further protected by an 8"
deep extruded aluminum impact plate that
reaches across the front and wraps around the
corners to meet the bottom rail on both sides.
This aluminum extrusion cannot rust, never
needs paint and protects this vulnerable area.
Refrigeration unit bracing is fabricated of a strong
4.625" wide by 2.75" deep extruded aluminum
J-channel. The use of heavy-duty extruded aluminum
in the place of traditional steel frames saves 50
pounds of weight. Additionally, the aluminum frame
will never be subject to corrosion or to bleeding rust
streaks that can appear around front wall rivets.
The upper coupler is standard in a tapered design
with a .25" main beam plate. The 50,000 psi
steel approach plate turns upward, forward of the
impact plate, to help lift and protect the front end
during coupling. Stainless steel lock bolts are used
to securely fasten the impact plate and the
bottom rails to the upper coupler.
CROSSMEMBERS
Crossmembers in the bay area, located between the
landing gear and the running gear, are 5" deep, highstrength, extruded aluminum I-beams. This extra inch
of height contributes to a higher live-axle floor rating
and provides a stiffer and stronger crossmember without increasing weight. Four-inch steel, I-beam
crossmembers are used over the support gear bracing
and over the running gear. Four-inch aluminum crossmembers are used from the landing gear bracing
forward. All crossmembers are on 12" centers as standard for increased strength and longer life.
VENTS
SUPPORT GEAR
T H E G R E AT DA N E M O D E L 6 0
SUPPORT GEAR HAS A LIFT
C A PAC I T Y O F 6 0 , 0 0 0 L B S .
The Super LT comes standard with a front
and rear flat vent. The swing-style front
vent is located on the upper roadside of
the trailer. The rear vent is also a swingtype and hinged on the side. It is located
on the lower roadside of the trailer. These
vents are formed of expanded vinyl. The
vinyl cleans easily and forms a perfect fit.
Their double seal prevents costly leaks.
The mount spreads the load over five crossmembers. Each leg is strongly braced
to withstand the stresses of coupling and uncoupling a loaded trailer.
Support gear mounts are recessed from the side rails to protect against damage.
Shock-mounted sand shoes are standard and reduce stresses transferred to the
crossmembers by 50% over conventional-type sand shoes. If required, these
rubber pads may be replaced easily, without replacing the entire sand shoe.
VENT ACCESS
As a standard, a vent access system is
provided with all front corner vents. This
consists of two steps and a vertical grab
handle centered to properly position
oneself for adequate balance.
V E N T H A R DWA R E
All hardware is stainless steel with stainless steel fasteners. The locking handle has
two nylon contacts to provide smooth, but positive operation.
S I D E WA L L S T R E N G T H
SIDE POSTS ARE 1.13" J-SECTIONS
O F E X T R U D E D A LU M I N U M .
As standard, posts are located on 12" centers from the front to the rear
of the landing gear bracing, and on 24" centers to the rear of the frame.
Corrosion packages for side posts are available as an option.
Side sheets are .040" pre-painted aluminum riveted to uprights on 2"
centers at sheet laps. Side sheet corrugations are closed at both front and
rear to eliminate moisture intrusion into the foam cavity. Heavy-duty rivets
are used in all high stress joints.
Roof Sheet
Sealant
Roof Cap
Rivet
Tape
Roof Bow
Top Rail
ROOF SHEET PROTECTION
A one-piece aluminum roof sheet is standard. The
top rail roof flange is recessed from the trailer side to
prevent snags and abrasions. A double-face, sealing
tape is applied between the top rail flange and the
roof sheet. An extruded aluminum roof cap covers
the joint. Rivets on 2" centers securely compress the
roof cap, roof sheet and the top rail joint. Finally, a
liberal coating of neoprene is applied over the rivet
heads to further ensure a watertight seal. No other
roof system provides this degree of protection.
BOTTOM RAILS
SUSPENSION
WHEELS
The extra-deep bottom rail is stiffer and stronger than
our nearest competitors. Additionally, all crossmembers are attached to the bottom rail with 3/8"
diameter rivets, representing a 44% increase in shear
strength of the attachment.
Great Dane is standard on a ten-stud hub-piloted
wheel end system and a tandem axle, air-ride
suspension.
Air-ride suspensions protect sensitive loads and
add life to certain vehicle componentry while
improving the ride.
The Super LT comes standard with Accuride styled
steel disc wheels. These wheels are powder topcoated, highly corrosion-resistant and have the look
of aluminum wheels with the cost of a steel wheel.
Extruded Aluminum
J-Post Upright
Lining
REEFER INTERIORS
S E A M L E S S CO M P O S I T E L I N E R S S E A L
M O I S T U R E O U T O F T H E I N S U L AT I O N
AND ASSURE A CLEAN ENVIRONMENT
FOR CARGO.
Side
Panel
Insulation
Lining
Insulation
Rubber
Gaskets
PVC Molding
Door Framing
Door Sheet
INSULATION
Great Dane reefers have no metal-to-metal contact
from the interior to the exterior of the floor, wall and
ceiling. Floors are injected with frothed-in-place
urethane on either side of a center dam between
each set of floor sills. These two “shots” fill the floor
cavities and the foam turns up the walls. Additional
injections from the top are measured so the rising
foam hits a covering of polyethylene and turns
inward between roof bows. Lastly, the roof cavity is
injected near the center to complete the foaming.
G R E AT DA N E ’ S U N I Q U E E N G I N E E R I N G P R O C E S S E S
A N D I N N OVAT I V E E Q U I P M E N T P R O D U C E U N PA R A L L E L E D
F OA M I N G T E C H N I Q U E S T H AT G E N E R AT E T H E B E S T
I N S U L AT E D R E E F E R T R A I L E R S I N T H E I N D U S T RY.
REAR FRAME
R E A R F R A M E S A R E FA B R I C AT E D
O F R U S T- P R O O F, SAT I N - F I N I S H
S TA I N L E S S S T E E L F O R
MAXIMUM STRENGTH AND
MINIMUM MAINTENANCE.
Satin-finish stainless steel provides a surface that remains cosmetically
pleasing through a lifetime of between-load washings and can be buffed
to its original appearance if scratched or marred.
LIGHT PROTECTION
Stop, tail and turn lights are completely recessed
and protected from external damage. A light
protector box fully encases the backside protecting
wiring and receptacles from road debris as well as
ice buildup. Rubber dock bumpers are standard.
UNDERRIDE PROTECTION
WEDGE
EXTRA PROTECTION
A sturdy, back-braced rear impact guard is standard. It
is painted with a dual coat system consisting of an
epoxy primer and a urethane top coat, which closely
matches the stainless steel rear frame in color.
Conspicuity tape on the horizontal member is
recessed to prevent abrasion. Slip-resistant material
on the top of the horizontal member is designed to
increase foothold traction.
Great Dane offers up to 3" of wedge in the
Super LT to allow for more inside height at the
rear of the trailer.
Air and electrical lines are installed in an aluminum
conduit placed above the crossmembers. This
design allows for easier replacement of damaged
crossmembers without interfering with the supply
lines and will also provide better protection against
road debris.
HINGES
D O O R CO N S T R U C T I O N
A L L A LU M I N U M D O O R S A R E
D O U B L E CO M P R E S S I O N S E A L E D .
Rust-free extruded aluminum hinges are
fastened to the rear doors by three .375"
stainless steel bolts making hinge replacement effortless. Phenolic bushings are
inserted into the extruded aluminum hinge
pin-hole to ensure smooth-swinging, wearfree door usage for years down the road.
The extruded aluminum perimeter has an integral thermal barrier.
Providing an exceptionally tight seal, these double compression
sealed doors also prevent gaskets from freezing to the rear frame.
CENTER CAM LOCK
A cam grip attached to a lock rod grips a
special flange on the opposite door. This
unites the door seals and provides a threepoint rear door locking mechanism.
LOCK RODS
One lock rod per door is standard.
O P T I O N A L . 0 3 5 " S TA I N L E S S S T E E L COV E R
S H E E T S F O R R E A R D O O R S A N D V E N T S P R OV I D E
E XC E P T I O N A L A P P E A R A N C E A N D P R OT E C T I O N
F R O M R OA D SA LT S P R AY.
F LO O R I N G
S TA N DA R D F LO O R I N G I S A
1 . 3 8 " D E E P, N O N - R I D G E D ,
E X T R U D E D A LU M I N U M D U C T
F LO O R F U L LY W E L D E D TO S E A L
OUT ALL MOISTURE.
A full width floor sill over each crossmember is standard. Apitong
hardwood is used as floor sills the full length of the trailer to provide
extra support for the floor. The floor is flush with the threshold to
prevent fork trucks from ramming the rear of the ducts. A wide variety
of extruded aluminum floors are available in standard and heavy-duty
ratings, as well as standard and slip-resistant surfaces.
REAR FLOOR GUTTER
INTERIOR LINING
SCUFFBANDS
LOGISTICS TRACK
A full-width rear gutter with the rear edge flush
with the top of the duct floor is standard.
Interior sidewalls are lined with a one-piece, highglass content fiberglass liner. One-piece ceiling liners
provide maximum resistance against moisture intrusion. The completely flat side lining fits securely into a
slot at the top of the standard 10" integral scuffband
of extruded aluminum, but is easily removed if repairs
are ever necessary.
A 10" extruded aluminum integral scuffband,
recessed in the side wall is standard. Additional
scuff band heights of 16" and 22"are available as
an option.
Numerous logistic track options are available to
facilitate positive control of cargo.
Standard specifications and available options are subject to change without notice
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