What is a drop-on cable reel trailer?
A drop-on cable reel trailer is a practical choice for transporting conduit, capillary tubing, innerduct and many other types of reel-mounted material.
Drop-On Multi-Reel Cable Trailers
Load, haul and handle multiple reels with ease and efficiency with a Stellar® Drop-On Multi-Reel Cable Trailer.
Boost Productivity and Efficiency
Stellar offers a complete lineup of drop-on multi-reel cable trailers that are capable of transporting two and three reels of utility construction products, including conduit, capillary tubing, innerduct and many other types of reel-mounted material. These reel cable trailers are also used for deploying and retrieving the materials.
Built with strong, safety-minded features that come standard, these drop-on multi-reel cable trailers are a perfect fit for any utility fleet.
Best-in-Class Features
As with all Stellar products, our drop-on multi-reel cable trailers are manufactured with superior features for optimum operator safety, efficiency and durability.
Stellar’s robust and reliable standard equipment includes:
- Stainless-steel grounding lugs
- Locking/lifting collars
- Steel reel bars
- All-wheel electric brakes
- Breakaway with gel cell battery and charge unit
- DOT-approved LED lighting
- Safety chains
- Heavy-duty, bolted-on drop-leg jack
- Choice of 6-pole round or 7-pole RV electrical connector
In addition, Stellar Drop-On Multi-Reel Cable Trailers offer a wide range of load and reel capacities. Stellar has many different models of utility reel trailers available to meet every demand — and they’re all built with our commitment to premium quality and long-term reliability. Whether you need a smaller trailer for occasional use or a heavy-duty trailer to use every day, count on Stellar for what you need.
Strong. Simple. Safe.
Stellar Cable Reel Trailers, formerly known as American Eagle trailers and Roose trailers, are designed and built to excel in the most challenging industrial conditions and are well known for their strength, simplicity and safety. They feature easy loading and unloading, helping to keep productivity moving. And not only does Stellar build cable reel trailers of all shapes and sizes to accommodate different sizes and lengths of cable, but they also offer some of the most comprehensive warranties in the industry. When you select a cable reel trailer for your fleet, be sure to consider the trailer’s capacity, safety features and additional accessories that are available.
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Industry Essentials
Reel cable trailers are a key component in the power and telecom industries, and virtually every cable installation operation can benefit from having a cable reel trailer on hand. After all, during such operations, miles and miles of cable is used. A trailer can significantly boost the efficiency and effectiveness of your cable removal and cable laying process and can also help make the work process safer in general. In addition, a cable spool trailer provides a practical way to keep cables neatly contained and organized on the jobsite, so they don’t get tangled or damaged.
There are two main types of reel trailers: single-reel trailers and multi-reel trailers.
Single reel cable trailers feature one reel and a low center of gravity and are ideal for more basic operations. Multi-reel cable trailers are heavier duty and include an assortment of hardworking features — such as electric brakes, a breakaway kit, LED lighting, locking collars, grounding lugs and drop-leg rear-stabilizer jacks — that make them better suited for more complex operations. Due to their broader range of capabilities, multi-reel cable trailers are ideal for operations in which there are multiple lines of cable to be pulled or laid. Of course, both single-reel trailers and multi-reel trailers are engineered for safety.
How to Choose the Right Utility Trailer
Consider these key factors when selecting a trailer for your application.
- Weight capacity. Knowing the weight of what you’ll be hauling can determine the size and construction of the trailer you need. Also consider things like diameter, length and quantity. Depending on the type of trailer you’re getting, these specifications can make a big difference in the trailer you choose, whether it’s a cable trailer, reel trailer or pipe trailer.
- Intended work cycle and environment. Whether you’ll be using the trailer daily or for occasional jobs throughout the year can determine the durability needed.
- Working environment. Will you be loading and unloading by yourself or with other equipment? Will the trailer be sitting on one jobsite or will it be moving from one site to another?
No matter which factors influence your application, it’s a good idea to consider these key areas. Of course, if you need help finding the trailer that’s best for you, contact us any time.
Which Trailer Is Right for You?
Finding the right trailer can be challenging. Review the following chart to compare trailers and determine which one is best for you:
Cable & Utility Reel Trailers Comparison Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose the right utility trailer?
Consider these key factors when selecting a trailer for your application.
Weight capacity. Knowing the weight of what you’ll be hauling can determine the size and construction of the trailer you need. Also consider things like diameter, length and quantity. Depending on the type of trailer you’re getting, these specifications can make a big difference in the trailer you choose, whether it’s a cable trailer, reel trailer or pipe trailer.
Intended work cycle and environment. Whether you’ll be using the trailer daily or for occasional jobs throughout the year can determine the durability needed.
Working environment. Will you be loading and unloading by yourself or with other equipment? Will the trailer be sitting on one jobsite or will it be moving from one site to another?
No matter which factors influence your application, it’s a good idea to consider these key areas. Of course, if you need help finding the trailer that’s best for you, contact us any time.
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