Talbert is an American manufacturer of heavy-haul trailers and specialized transportation equipment. Its trailers serve construction equipment transportation, machinery hauling, commercial freight, and other applications that require specialized loading methods or trailer configurations.

Operating as Talbert Manufacturing, Inc., the company provides standard and custom equipment for transportation customers across North America. This page brings together Talbert’s history, equipment categories, company information, and links to product profiles published on Truck Equipment Atlas.

History and Background

Austin Talbert founded Talbert Construction Equipment Co. in Lyons, Illinois, in 1938. The business initially provided crane and construction machinery rental and heavy-haul transportation in the Chicago area.

In 1957, Talbert established a plant in Rensselaer, Indiana, dedicated to specialty trailer manufacturing. The Lyons operation eventually closed as the company concentrated trailer production in Indiana.

The company’s development included removable-gooseneck designs, hydraulic loading systems, and specialized axle arrangements. These technologies helped shape its focus on trailers configured around demanding transportation requirements.

What Talbert Manufactures

Talbert manufactures trailers for heavy equipment transportation and specialized hauling. Its principal product categories include:

  • Heavy-haul and lowbed trailers: Platforms for machinery and concentrated equipment loads.
  • Removable-gooseneck trailers: Hydraulic and mechanical configurations supporting front loading.
  • Double-drop and oil field trailers: Equipment for freight requiring specialized deck arrangements.
  • Traveling axle trailers: Platforms with movable axle assemblies used during loading and unloading.
  • Hydraulic tail trailers: Equipment with hydraulically operated rear loading sections.
  • Tagalong and tilt trailers: Trailers for compatible equipment-hauling applications.
  • Custom transportation equipment: Specialized trailers and multi-axle configurations developed for particular loads.

Talbert Products on Truck Equipment Atlas

Explore the Talbert product profiles below for equipment characteristics, applications, configurations, and ownership considerations. Additional profiles will be linked here as they are published.

These profiles may cover multiple models and earlier configurations. Current availability, capacity ratings, and equipment options should be confirmed for the specific trailer.

Lowboy and Removable-Gooseneck Trailers

  • Talbert Lowboy Trailer — Explore low-deck configurations for heavy machinery, construction equipment, and specialized hauling.
  • Talbert RGN Series — Explore removable-gooseneck configurations for front loading and equipment transportation.

Traveling Axle Trailers

Technology and Product Development

Talbert’s equipment development addresses loading access, structural capacity, deck height, and axle arrangement. Selected lowbed models use non-ground-bearing hydraulic goosenecks, allowing the gooseneck system to operate without a support foot pressing directly against the ground.

Its heavy-haul range includes high-strength steel construction and air suspension configurations. Traveling axle and hydraulic tail trailers provide different approaches to rear loading, while removable-gooseneck trailers support loading from the front.

Features vary by model and specification. Trailer selection should account for the load’s weight, dimensions, ground clearance, and loading characteristics. Manufacturer documentation provides the ratings and operating procedures for an individual trailer.

Company and Location Information

  • Brand: Talbert.
  • Company: Talbert Manufacturing, Inc.
  • Established: 1938.
  • Founder: Austin Talbert.
  • Original location: Lyons, Illinois.
  • Country of origin: United States.
  • Company location: Rensselaer, Indiana.
  • Primary equipment: Heavy-haul trailers and specialized transportation equipment.
  • Official website: Talbert Manufacturing.

Talbert lists its company address at 1628 West State Road 114 in Rensselaer, Indiana. Use the official manufacturer resources for current dealer, parts, warranty, and sales information.

Related Brands and Equipment

The following profiles cover equipment from other manufacturers serving similar machinery transportation and specialized hauling applications. These links provide comparison resources and do not indicate common ownership with Talbert.

Related Equipment Guides

Explore the existing trailer guide section and equipment categories for additional information about trailer selection and specialized transportation.

Official Manufacturer Resources

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