Beast (BST) Flatbed Brochure

East® BST™ Aluminum Platform TrailerThe ideal balance of strength and weight for optimum payload over the long haul.Dual "T" main beam minimizes stress points. East was the first to design the main beam from two pre-stressed, pre-cambered T-shape extrusion sections of 6061-T6 aluminum alloy that are welded, not bolted. And theweld is in the middle of the beam where stress is minimal – notat the top and bottom where compression and tension stressesare greatest. This dual-T design balances load stresses moreevenly – for longer life, less maintenance.East BST ™. Rated to handle up to 80,000 lbs. distributed.Maximum payload.When margins are slim, you must lookfor ways to maximize payload in orderto increase profitability. That’s whyEast designed the Beast to deliver upto 1,500 lbs. more payload than a comparable composite flat can haullegally. In fact, the East Beast is ratedto handle loads up to 60,000 lbs. concentrated in 10 ft. – 80,000 lbs. distributed (tandem axle). With options,the Beast is perfectly designed to handle concentrated loads like steelcoil, with plenty of backhaul flexibility. Maximum corrosion resistance.Aluminum is the best guard againstcorrosive elements and chemicals. From front to back, East offers more anticorrosive options than any otherflatbed.Maximum strength.The East Beast’s patent-pending designdoesn’t skimp on high-quality aluminumin its composition. For example, the mainbeams and structural cross-membersutilize 6061-T6 aluminum, offering all ofthe durability of high-tensile-strengthsteel at less than half the weight. Maximum versatility.The East Beast combination of lightweight, strength and high load ratingsgives you versatile and flexible loadoptions, a real asset in the battle forprofitability.You have a profit center in yourEast BST™ (Beast ™) aluminumflatbed trailer. It can make you alot of money. For three simplereasons.First, you get optimal payloadversatility. The Beast is rated tohandle loads up to 50,000 lbs. concentrated in 4 feet on a 48-ft.spread-axle trailer. Match thatwith its light weight, and you cannow haul a wider variety of loads.Haul more, make more.Second, you lower your cost of operation. The Beast isdurable and strong by design,with main beams and structuralcross-members made of 6061-T6aluminum alloy that is just asstrong as steel. And our limitedfive-year warranty backs theheavy-duty strength in every aluminum flatbed we make for you.Third, East trailers have a reputation for quality that brings a higher resale value.When you add it all up, our trailers are simply built to last andperform, year after year. An EastBeast is one of the most cost-effective trailers you can buy. Wired for protection.Sealed lamps and return ground wiring are standard features.Aluminum winch system lighter and stronger than corrosion-prone steel.Exceeding NACSS requirements, the patent-pending aluminum winch weighs about 4 lbs. less than traditional steel winches, yet pull-tested stronger.Winches and winch clips are interchangeable oneither side of the trailer, so torque can be applied onboth sides to help stabilize uneven loads. Both areavailable in a low-profile version for use in tightclearance areas.Exclusive cross-members designed for extra durability. The innovative tubulardesign of the cross-member, exclusive to East flatbeds, distributes stresses more uniformly and is more twist-resistant in turn situations than the conventional "C"beam found on other flatbeds. This even distribution of stress over a greater area, and the closed end to eliminate ice and snow buildup, increase the durability and service life of an East flatbed.Unique flooring design carries the load.Beneath the skid-resistant floor of an East Beastis an extra base and support beams 1 inch apartfor greater strength in supporting the load. Full-length, continuous welds join the floor planks tothe main beams for greater strength.Or specify the East Concentrated LoadPackage (CLP) with additional aluminum bars inserted into the floor plankvoids (pictured) in an 8-foot section to handle extra-concentrated loadslike steel coils. The CLP includes extra frame and floor cross-members for12" centers (10" spacing). Aerodynamic underneath.Hollow-core floor planks are fully enclosed,as are the patented tubular cross-members, and no wind-catching rail braces arerequired. Add this to the sleek and smoothtransistion of the Beast’s 10 1/2"-deep neckand you get less wind resistance…andmore fuel efficiency.Wiring protected from the elements.East’s patented hollow-core side-rail design,called Securelight™, provides a conduit forwiring to be fully enclosed. This solves one of the biggest problems incurred by flatbed trailers, particularly in winter – snow, ice andmoisture causing shorts in the lighting system.This also allows for recessed versus surface-mounted lights, and provides additional areaaround pocket spools and rub rails to securechains or straps. Exclusive Securetight™ cargo controls.Only East gives you side-rail extrusions specially designed foradjustable chain tie-downs and a unique winch strap capture system(that utilizes winch clips designed by East). The easy-to-use tie-downsand winch clips are interchangeable on either side of the trailer. Torquecan then be applied on both sides to help stabilize uneven loads. Themovable tie-downs across the top of the side rail provide positive lockingevery eight inches. A second track on the inside edge, adjacent to themain rails, is also available.There’s also an added safety feature. Straps go inside, not over top ofthe rub rail. This protects the strap from chafing against the winch hook(improving strap life), and from shearing or cutting should the trailer beinvolved in a mishap. Aluminum suspension hanger option.East Lite-Ride™ aluminum suspension hangers offer maximum corrosion resistance and are lighter than steel.Yet this rust-free patent-pending option tested as strong as currentsteel hanger designs. (Availableon limited suspension models.)Added protection in the back.The rear panel is fully sealed for water resistance. Patented recessedgrooves protect federal conspicuity tape. Rubber dock blocks and a heavy-wall bumper provide added protection.Wheel-end assembly warranted for 5 years.Standard East Elite™ wheel-end parts arewarranted for five years or 500,000 miles,eliminating the usual practice of replacing theseals during every brake job. The assembly isfilled with synthetic oil, which resists high-temperature breakdown. Better touch and easier handling.Operators tell East that the Beast trailer design provides more stability and lessflex during cornering and maneuvering.Distributed by:East 5-year limited warranty.An East trailer starts with materials thatexceed most industry standards. Our goal is to build to the highest level ofcraftsmanship. When we put the Eastname on a trailer, we stand behind it. Wealways have…and we put that promise in writing so you can be assured ofprompt action if you need it.We want our customers to be as satisfiedwith our service as they are with our trailers. A nationwide network of East distributors is qualified and trained to liveup to high standards for service, repairand parts availability.East Manufacturing Corp.1871 St. Rt. 44, P.O. Box 277Randolph, OH 44265(330) 325-9921 Fax: (330) 325-7851888-405-3278 www.eastmfg.com10M/02-06The East platform trailer line.Drop platformAluminum B-trainsBuilt-in traveling unloading craneEast MMX™Options.Since East Beast aluminum platform trailersare custom manufactured, almost any sizeor option is available. Some commonoptions include:• Aluminum disc wheels• Aluminum tool and side-kit boxes• Bulkheads, fixed and removable• 4-spring suspensions, fixed and sliding• Tire carrierSpecifications subject to change without notice.Some items appearing may be optional.