VLA Carrier

Platform Rating: 10,000 lbs.
Platform Length: 23'
Load Angle: 6º

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VLA Carrier
Features
Specifications

The VLA (Very Low Angle) carrier is engineered for effortless vehicle loading and transport. Designed with a 23-foot bed on a 162-inch chassis CA, this innovative system delivers a remarkably low 6° load angle, making it ideal for handling low-clearance vehicles with ease.

Built for versatility and strength, the VLA carrier is available with either a steel or aluminum bed. Its advanced twin-motor rack-and-pinion system allows the bed to travel the full length of the subframe, rolling nearly flat to the ground for smooth, safe loading every time.

Features

Standard

Platform Available in Aluminum or Steel
Solid Tube Side Rails (Steel, N/C))
Subframe Length: 270”
Right & Left Chain Trays
Safety Chains (2 Front, 2 Rear)
Painted in Black Acrylic Urethane (Steel Only)
Left & Right Side Illuminated Controls
Federal Standard #108 LED Lighting
Full Function Wheel Lift System
Slide-In L-Arms w/ Anti-Theft Storage
Pre-Wired Electrical Junction Box
Back-Up Lights & Alarm
Bed Built 102” Wide
10 Key Slot Package (Floor)
Positive Lock Down
Rack and Pinion Bed Travel System
Bed-Mounted Cab Protector

Optional

Smooth Floor in lieu of Tread Plate (Steel)
Color on Top of Deck & Side Rails (Steel)
Work Lights (Rear, Pylon, or Winch Mounted)
Combination Dock Stabilizer / Wheel Lift
Extendable Pintle Hitch
Wireless Winch Remote
Steel or Aluminum Tool Compartments
Various Chain & Strap Assemblies
Multiple Winch Options
9-Spool Control Station Capable
Air Shift Winch Clutch Release(s)
Galvanized Subframe
PTO
Switch Panel
Additional Lighting
Auto-Grip™ II Wheel Lift
3-Way Pivot & Other Wheel Retainer Options
Slidewinder - Side-Mounted Winch

Specifications

Carrier

Load Rating*		10,000 lbs.
Platform Length		23'
Platform Thickness		3/16"
Platform Width (Outside)		120"
Platform Width (Inside-Aluminum)**		97"
Platform Width (Inside-Steel)**		98"
Crossmembers (Steel)		2” x 2” on 8” Centers
Crossmembers (Aluminum)		2" x 2 3/4" Centers
Winch (First Layer)		8,000 lbs.
Cable		3/8" x 50'
Wheel Lift Reach (Extended)		66"
Wheel Lift Rating		3,000 lbs.
Tow Rating at Full Extension		7,500 lbs.

Cab to Axle (C.A.) Requirements

Carrier Length	Tilt Method	Clear C.A.	Minimum Frame RBM
23‘	IBT	162”	600,000 in/lbs.

*The outside frame rails of the chassis extending behind the cab must be free of fuel tanks, air tanks, battery boxes, exhaust stacks, etc.

Chassis Recommendations

Recommended GVWR	25,500 lbs.
Wheel Size	19.5" - 22.5"
Recommended Frame Height	33" - 36"
Minimum Frame Length Behind Center of Rear Axle	36"
Wheel and Tire Size*	245/70R 19.5	255/70R 22.5