MMX Flatbed Brochure

East® MMX™ Aluminum Platform TrailerThe ideal balance of strength, weight and maximum concentrated load rating.Rated to handle loads up to 72,000 lbs. concentratedin 4 feet.MMX main beam minimizes flex, ideal for multi-axle applications.The straight-bottom dual-T aluminum main beam more evenly distributes load weight to all axles. It maintains a consistent ground clearance when loaded – with plenty of ground clearance for lift axles. The design balances load stresses more evenly – for longer life, less maintenance.MMX ™. Rated to handle 72,000 lbs. concentrated in 4 feet,and up to 145,000 lbs. distributed (multi-axle).Maximum payload.When margins are slim, you must lookfor ways to maximize payload in orderto increase profitability. That’s why Eastdesigned the MMX to have the highestconcentrated load rating available in alightweight aluminum flatbed trailer.Rated to handle loads up to 72,000 lbs.concentrated in 4 feet on a 48-ft.spread-axle trailer (available in lengthsup to 53 feet), the East MMX platformis the lightest and strongest aluminum platform trailer on the road today.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 MMX’s patent-pending designdoesn’t skimp on high-quality aluminumin its composition. For example, themain beams and structural cross-members utilize 6061-T6 aluminum,offering all of the durability of high-tensile-strength steel at less than halfthe weight. Maximum versatility.The MMX combination of light weight,strength and high load ratings givesyou versatile and flexible load options,a real asset in the battle for profitability.You have a profit center in yourEast MMX™ (patent pending) aluminum flatbed trailer. It canmake you a lot of money. Forthree simple reasons.First, you get optimal payloadversatility. The MMX is rated tohandle loads up to 72,000 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 ofoperation. The MMX is durableand strong by design (patentpending), with main beams andstructural cross-members madeof 6061-T6 aluminum alloy that isjust as strong as steel. And ourlimited five-year warranty backsthe heavy-duty strength in everyaluminum flatbed we make for you.Third, East trailers have a reputation for quality that brings a higher resale value.In other words, our trailers aresimply built to last and perform,year after year. An East MMX isone of the most cost-effectivetrailers 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 MMXis 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 MMX’s 12 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 ascurrent steel hanger designs. (Availableon limited suspension models.)Added protection in the back.The rear panel is fully sealed for water resistance. Patentedrecessed grooves protect federal conspicuity tape. Rubber dockblocks and a heavy-wall bumperprovide 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. 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. We always have…and we put that promisein writing so you can be assured of promptaction 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 platform Aluminum B-trainsBuilt-in traveling unloading craneEast BST ™Options.Since East MMX 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.