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M.H. Eby Debuts Low-Profile 14,000-Pound Aluminum Kneeling Trailer

M.H. Eby’s new KN14K kneeling equipment trailer is engineered for contractors, rental fleets, and equipment haulers, featuring a 10,700-pound payload capacity and an ultra-low 6-degree loading angle.

Rear quarter view of an aluminum kneeling trailer hitched to a truck.

M.H. Eby’s new KN14K kneeling equipment trailer is designed for hauling equipment and features a 10,700-pound payload capacity.

Photo: M.H. Eby 

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M.H. Eby introduced the new KN14K kneeling equipment trailer engineered for contractors, rental fleets, and equipment haulers who need a smarter solution for loading and hauling low-profile machinery. It features a 10,700-pound payload capacity and an ultra-low 6-degree loading angle.

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The KN14K makes transporting equipment like forklifts and scissor lifts safe, simple, and efficient, M.H. Eby said in a press release.

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The KN14K trailer features an innovative kneeling axle system that eliminates the need for long ramps or complex loading procedures. It is also built with Eby’s signature aluminum construction, ensuring lasting durability, enhanced safety, and lightweight performance where it matters most.

“The KN14K was designed with real-world challenges in mind,” said Erin Varley, vice president of dealer sales and development at Eby. “It gives operators a simple, efficient way to load and transport heavy, low-clearance equipment directly to the job site. It’s a versatile and user-friendly trailer built to make loading and unloading quick, easy, and safe.”

A Fork lift drives off a kneeling trailer.

The KN14K features an ultra-low 6-degree loading angle, making it easier to load and unload equipment such as forklifts and scissor lifts.

Photo: M.H. Eby 

Key specifications for Eby’s new KN14K Kneeling Trailer are:

Dimensions: 20 feet x 80 inches (15-foot flat deck plus a 5-foot beavertail)

Axles: Two 7,000-pound rubber torsion axles with electric brakes

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Wheels and tires: 215/75R17.5 LRH tires on aluminum wheels plus a steel spare

Toolbox: A-frame style with removable fry basket

Battery: 10-amp plug-in charger plus a 12-amp trail DC-DC charger

Hydraulics: Power-up / gravity-down with hydraulic axle locks front and rear, plus a mechanical front lock

Tie points: Fourteen in-floor tie points for 3/8-inch chain

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Flooring: 3-inch x 9-inch extruded aluminum interlocking deck board with integrated 4-inch center cross-members

Empty weight: Approximately 3,300 pounds

Payload capacity: Approximately 10,700 pounds

Loading angle: 6 degrees

The KN14K is available now through Authorized Eby Dealers and Eby Sales and Service Centers.

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