Great Dane Champion SE

GREAT DANE CHAMPION SE

Great Dane Trailers

Reliability and Value that Drive Business Forward

The Champion SE dry freight vans combine innovation and affordability for an unsurpassed return on investment. The SE offers value, long-term quality, and increased productivity and reduced maintenance.

Great Dane Champion Dry Van Trailers
 

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Exterior Options

Front End Construction

The Champion SE front end construction includes features that deliver exceptional strength and durability. Four 2.5" deep, hat section uprights are flange riveted to .050" flat aluminum front sheets to form a strong front. The uprights are reinforced at the bottom by a 3/16" x 4" internal steel bulkhead adding extra strength and protecting against forklift damage. The .050" aluminum six-inch radius corner sheets are protected by 18-gauge galvanized steel inner corner linings for puncture resistance and greater durability. The six-inch radius allows for square interior corners at the front for efficient loading. Air and electrical connections are mounted to the front wall on a stainless steel mounting plate for easy access and reduced maintenance. Gladhands are standard with polyeurethane seals for longer life. A one-piece aluminum top nose rail eliminates excess joints decreasing the potential for leaks and incorporates a wire protection groove.

Front Wall Protection

A one-piece extruded aluminum impact plate extends across the bottom front and around the corners to the side rails eliminating the exposure of steel and the potential for rust. A standard 3.50" upper coupler with a .25" full-width approach plate turns upward, forward of the impact plate to help lift and protect the front end during coupling. Combined with a heavy-duty rolled-lip, the front of the upper coupler is protected from fifth wheel impact. The upper coupler extends 50-inches from the front wall, further protecting this vulnerable area from dishing and moisture damage. The floor-to-coupler connection is strengthened by 5 screws secured with lock nuts to improve daily wear and tear of this high stress area. Six heavy-duty angle stiffeners inside the coupler provide additional support to the front wall and help to prevent bottom plate "cupping." The interior of the upper-coupler is fully coated for corrosion protection.

Sidewall Strength

Exterior panels of .050" flat, pre-painted white aluminum are secured to hat-shaped 16-guage galvanized steel uprights on 24" centers. An outer top rail splice plate adds strength to the front-to-sidewall top rail connection and provides protection from water intrusion. The heaviest and strongest in the industry, the 11.35" deep extruded aluminum bottom rails are securely fastened with 3/8" diameter hardened aluminum rivets to I-beam crossmembers on 12" centers.

Undercarriage

The Great Dane Model 60 Landing Gear uses a constant mesh gear box which keeps gears engaged for consistently smooth shifting. The landing gear construction features a floating nut design which protects the elevating screw from damage caused by dock walk. Supported by angle bracing at the front and rear, the GD Model 60 has a lift capacity of 55,000 lbs. The mount spreads the load over five crossmembers. Steel gussets ensure extra support, stability, and strength. Completing the design, Great Dane's proprietary replaceable shock-mounted sand shoes reduce stresses in the mount by 50 percent. Componentry is bolted in place for ease of repair. Standard 4" steel I-beam crossmembers are 80,000 psi and 3.45 lb/ft. Installed on 12" centers full length, this design provides unparalleled floor strength. The Champion SE comes standard with a sliding spring suspension on 49" axle centers. Available air-ride suspensions are optional. Standard black Dry Flex undercoating is the first line of defense against corrosion from road abrasion. Great Dane's exclusive CorroGuard is an available option for corrosion protection on landing gear and suspensions.

Roof Construction

The Great Dane Champion SE standard roof adds durability and longevity to the roof system. Galvanized steel, anti-snag roof bows on 24" centers are permanently bonded with a premium two-part epoxy to a one-piece .040" aluminum or .075" ETR fiberglass roof sheet. The tension-mounted roof sheet is joined to the top rail with an extruded aluminum J-molding. The attachment is closely riveted bonding a foam sealing tape between the roof sheet and top rail, and is finished with a neoprene sealant to prevent moisture intrusion.

Exterior Rear Features

Rear Frame Construction

Great Dane's standard dry van rear frame, EnduroGuard, combines the strength of galvannealed carbon steel and stainless steel to deliver a frame capable of withstanding the elements and strong enough to last a lifetime. EnduroGuard is standard with gray paint and white is available as an option. The rear frame is made of 10 gauge, 5" x 2" high-strength, tubular steel corner posts. The rear header to top rail connection is reinforced at the corners by massive .25" steel gussets, which minimize racking and ensure that the frame remains square throughout the life of the trailer. A two-inch header with an integral galvanneal drip molding reduces moisture from runoff in the loading area. Because the narrow rear header does not protrude into the door opening, the Champion SE maintains a full 110" inside height the full length of the trailer and does not need a wedge design. The rear frame is further strengthened by a two-crossmember deep attachment to the bottom rail which helps distribute the stresses of dock impact. Lower side marker lights and ABS lights are recessed in the gusset for added protection. As an option, a sturdy roll-up rear door frame is available for loading in a limited space. The buckplate is a formed tube with a continuously welded .38" sill bottom plate. The sill plate along with ½" thick steel eyebrows, vertically braced with �" thick steel bars between the lights, provide rear impact and hinge protection. The rear frame is further protected against impact by 1" thick steel corner bumper bars. Buckplate lamps are shock mounted and recessed, and have a separate harness secured internally within the buckplate for protection and ease of replacement.

Rear Impact Guard

The high-strength tubular steel rear impact guard is designed and tested to conform to all U.S. and Canadian regulations. An integral part of the rear frame, the impact guard is secured by eight ¾" diameter grade-8 bolts. The vertical channels are strongly braced by 5/16" thick high tensile steel reinforcement gussets to the slider rail. The horizontal tube has a vertical concave surface that creates a recessed area to protect conspicuity tape from abrasion. It also features a perforated top surface for traction and capped ends that extend above the tube for added safety. Available options for rear impact guards include stainless steel and galvanized steel, and may be welded in place or bolted on for ease of repair.

Door Construction

A standard feature, 1/2" composite swing-type rear doors have galvanized steel exterior and interior skins with a resilient polymer core, which eliminates corrosion issues associated with moisture absorption in plywood cores. Composite roll-up rear doors are available as an option. Door hardware includes a 6" x 6" anti-theft plate, two lock rod guides per lock rod, as well as top and bottom lock rod keepers for support and ease of door operation. An additional safety feature, the Secure-Cam is standard on the curbside door allowing the lock rod to be secured with a padlock directly to the lower keeper.

Hinges

Great Dane's heavy-duty, extruded aluminum hinge design allows the doors to open fully to the sides and to "break away" in the event of severe impact. Four hinges per door are standard. Hinges are fastened to the doors by three .375" diameter steel step bolts, making hinge replacement effortless, and include anti-theft fasteners at top and bottom. The use of phenolic bushings ensures long-term smooth operation. An additional safety feature, the Secure-Cam is standard on the curbside door, allowing the lock rod to be secured with a padlock directly to the lower keeper.

Access Systems

An optional swing door access system includes a fixed step on the curbside, roadside, or both, or an intermediate step centered and a surface-mounted grabhandle between the hinges on the roadside. Optional roll-up rear door access systems include a fixed step on the curbside, roadside, or both, and either a surface-mounted or recessed grabhandle.

Electrical

The Champion SE's exterior lighting package comes standard with Grote's MicroNova® DOT LED lamps, designed to improve visibility and service life of the lights. The system also features dual intensity clearance lights, with an available option for five clearance lights with outer turn signal. The industry's best wiring harness, the Long-Life Light System is a maintenance-free, fully modular system backed by a 10-year warranty. This sealed harness prevents moisture intrusion, is extremely durable, and combines the flexibility of a custom wiring system with the reliability and simplicity of a sealed harness.

Interior Options

Hardwood Plywood Lining

Sidewalls are 0.25" exterior grade hardwood ply, and the frontwall is 0.5" ply for protection from forklift damage Slotted A-punched logistics posts are optional Full 110" height throughout the interior of the trailer Massive 0.25" steel gussets support the top rail-to-rear frame connection to minimize racking

Snag-Free Plastic Lining

The nominal 101" interior width provides up to 80 cubic feet more interior space The white-colored, heavy-duty plastic lining provides a snag-free, non-plywood interior. This plastic lining is resilient and provides superior puncture-resistance. The simple sheet-and-post construction eliminates the need for special repair

SSL Galvalume Steel Lining

The patented, extremely durable SSL lining is four times more corrosion resistant than galvanized steel The puncture strength is nearly six times greater than 0.25" plywood and over, four times greater than MDPE plastic The rigid core is bonded to steel ply to prevent damage from repeated forklift impact

Interior Construction

As standard, the Champion SE's interior sidewalls are lined with .25"exterior grade hardwood plywood, installed horizontally with wafer-head metal drill screws for a snag-free lining. Slotted, A-punched logistic posts are optional. The lower plywood across front wall is .50" thick for extra protection against forklift damage. An available option for interior sidewalls is the extremely durable SSL lining, which consists of a layer of 0.019" 80,000 psi galvalume steel over a rigid core to produce an interior lining far superior to plywood or plastic offerings. The puncture strength of the SSL lining is nearly six times greater than 0.25" domestic plywood and over four times greater than MDPE plastic. The SSL lining is four times more corrosion resistant than galvanized steel. The panel's rigid core is bonded to steel ply to assure the interior will not wrinkle or easily crumple from repeated forklift impact. The top rail design creates a square corner in the upper sidewall without protruding into the cargo area, allowing for a full 110" height throughout the interior of the trailer. Galvanized steel, anti-snag roof bows on 24" centers are permanently bonded with a premium two-part epoxy to a one-piece .040" aluminum or .075" ETR fiberglass roof sheet. Roof bows are double-riveted to the top side rails for increased strength. Optional aluminum bows are available for weight savings. Massive .25" steel gussets support the top rail to rear frame connection, minimizing racking and ensuring that the frame remains square throughout the life of the trailer.

Lining Protection

A 10.25" high-strength corrugated galvanized, roll-formed steel scuffband is installed as one-piece extending the full length to the front wall, additional heights are available for added protection. Additional methods of protection for interior walls vary in types and materials, as well as heights.

Floor Strength

A 1.38" laminated hardwood floor is installed with two 5/16" screws per board in an alternating pattern for increased strength. A smooth steel 12-gauge, 3" threshold plate is standard. Deeper threshold plates are available as an option. Air and electrical lines are routed above the crossmembers in a recess of the bottom rail, providing easy access and protection. By eliminating a commonly used floor channel costly repairs are prevented.

Wide-Width Option

The Champion SE is available in a maximum-width offering that provides up to 80 cubic feet more interior space than traditional sheet and post trailers. The top rail design creates a square corner in the upper sidewall without protruding into the cargo area, allowing for 101" interior width the full height of the trailer. White-colored, heavy-duty plastic lining provides a snag-free, non-plywood interior. The lining runs full height and is secured to the logistic posts without mechanical fasteners using Great Dane's unique "hook" design. The recessed sidewall rivets are exposed on the interior allowing for the replacement of side sheets without having to remove the interior plastic lining. This plastic lining is resilient and provides superior puncture resistance. With this great ability to withstand impact, cargo damage is significantly reduced and the need for lining replacement is greatly diminished if not eliminated. The simple sheet-and-post construction eliminates the need for special repair. Standard slotted, A-punched logistic posts allow for cargo shoring in 12" or 16" increments and cargo securement to the extreme rear of the trailer. The posts are roll-formed from heavy-duty, 14-gauge galvanized steel with 80,000 psi yield strength

Package Options

Puncture Guard

Designed to protect a trailer's interior walls from everyday abuses, Great Dane's exclusive PunctureGuard scuffbands and wall liners are incredibly thin, yet extremely puncture-resistant. PunctureGuard provides the extra protection that will extend the life of your trailer, load after load, year after year.

US EPA Certified

Customers committed to measuring and improving the efficiency of their freight operations can adopt a range of trailer systems and components that can help to significantly lower emissions and reduce fuel consumption using aerodynamic technologies approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's SmartWay Transport Partnership.

Total Protection Package

In addition to already standard features such as the Grote's® MicroNova® lamps and completely sealed, moisture proof Long Life Light System, Great Dane's complete package of comprehensive corrosion prevention solutions includes options to enhance a trailer's image by delivering superior protection against equipment deterioration.

The Total Protection Package includes:

CorroGuard®

Great Dane's exclusive spray-in-place thermoplastic coating on suspensions and support gear for superior long-term protection from rock and stone impingement, and chemical resistance to current de-icing chemicals and road hazards.

AluminumWheels

Including a patented treatment, which penetrates the aluminum and becomes an integral part of the wheel, resisting corrosion.

Stainless Steel Rear Frames

Rust resistant to help ensure reduced maintenance, longer life and a superior appearance.

Wide-Width Option

The Champion SE is available in a maximum-width offering that provides up to 80 cubic feet more interior space than traditional sheet and post trailers. The top rail design creates a square corner in the upper sidewall without protruding into the cargo area, allowing for 101" interior width the full height of the trailer. White-colored, heavy-duty plastic lining provides a snag-free, non-plywood interior. The lining runs full height and is secured to the logistic posts without mechanical fasteners using Great Dane's unique "hook" design. The recessed sidewall rivets are exposed on the interior allowing for the replacement of side sheets without having to remove the interior plastic lining. This plastic lining is resilient and provides superior puncture resistance. With this great ability to withstand impact, cargo damage is significantly reduced and the need for lining replacement is greatly diminished if not eliminated. The simple sheet-and-post construction eliminates the need for special repair. Standard slotted, A-punched logistic posts allow for cargo shoring in 12" or 16" increments and cargo securement to the extreme rear of the trailer. The posts are roll-formed from heavy-duty,14-gauge galvanized steel with 80,000 psi yield strength.

Geometric Dimensions

Special Spec-Packages
None
 
Overall Height
13' 6"
 
Overall Length
53' 0"
 
Overall Width
102.36"
 
Upper Coupler Height
47"
 
King Pin Location
36" from Nose
 
Landing Gear Location
104.5" From Kingpin
 
Amount of Wedge
0.0"

Front Exterior and Structure

Front Corner
6" Radius
 
Front Corner Sheet
Aluminum, 0.050"
 
Radius Corner Protectors
None
 
Front Sheets
Aluminum, 0.040"
 
Front Upright
Zee, Aluminum, 2.00"
 
Vent, Front
None
 
Anti Nose-Dive Device
None

Electrical Connector and Gladhand Location

Electrical Connector and Gladhand Location
Offset Roadside, Overlaid
 
Hose Couplers (Gladhands)
Tramec Control and Tramec Supply
 
Standard Document Holder
Truck-Lite #97859 W/ Great Dane Logo At Roadside Front
 
Additional Manifest Box
None

Side Exterior and Structural

Side Sheet Material
Aluminum, 0.050"
 
Side Sheet Texture
Flat
 
Bottom Rail Rivets
.38" Aluminum Rivets
 
Side Upright Type
Hat, Steel 1.10" (16 Gauge)
 
Side Upright Locations
24" Centers
 
Rub Rail Type, Side
None
 
Protection Package, External
None

Rear Exterior and Structural

Rear Frame Type And Material
EnduroGuard Swing Door Comb-type Frame
 
Rear Frame Header
2" Narrow Header without Rain Deflectors
 
Rear Impact Guard
Carbon Steel Bumper, Bolt On Vertical, Weld On Horizontal
 
Dock Lock Bracing
None
 
Rear Bumpers
Rubber Dock Bumpers
 
Rear Bottom Rail Reinforcing
None
 
Rear Access System
Handhold Roadside Door (With RIG Intermediate Channel When Clearance Allows)
 
Tag Bracket Location
Standard
 
License Plate Installation
None
 
Type of Rear Door
0.50" Composite Swing Door, Dual-Seal Gaskets, White Galvanized Steel Cover Sheet
 
Lock Rods
1 per Rear Door
 
Hinges
5 per Rear Door
 
Rear Door Holdback
S-Link
 
Rear Door Vent
None
 
Hazardous Material Placards
None

Roof Options

Roof Bows
1.00" Galvanized Steel, 24" Centers
 
Roof Sheet
0.040" Aluminum

Interior Lining/Scuff/Floors

Rows of Side Scuffband
1 Row
 
Type of Side Scuff band (Row One)
12" Galvanized Steel, 18 Guage
 
Side Scuffband Location (Row One)
Installed at Floor Level
 
Side Scuffband Position (Row One)
No Lining Behind Scuffband, Lining up to Top Rail
 
Rows of Front Scuff
None
 
Type of Floor
Hardwood Laminated, 1.38"
 
Quantity of Floor Screws
2 Scerws per Board
 
Threshold Plate
Smooth Steel, 12 Guage X 15"
 
Hardwood Floor Finish
Prolam 'Waxin' Coating
 
Floor Cargo Restraint
None
 
Front Lining
Hardwood Plywood, 0.25" Full Height
 
Side Lining
0.25" Full Height Hardwood Plywood
 
Ceiling Lining
None
 
Unit Numbers on Lining
None
 
Sidewall Cargo Restraint
None
 
Quantity of Rows of Logistics Track
None

Understructure Forward and Bay Assembly

Upper Coupler Type
3.50" Channel
 
Bottom Plate Thickness
0.25"
 
Landing Gear
GD60 (NonFast Gear)
 
Landing Gear Foot/Shoe
10" X 10" Cushion Foot
 
Landing Gear Handle Location
Roadside
 
Landing Gear Lube System
No Special Lube System
 
Tire Carrier
No Tire Carrier
 
Floor 20,000 Pound Package
None
 
Crossmembers Ahead of the Landing Gear
Steel Hat Type on 12" Centers, 2" Deep
 
Front Tire Protector Plates
None
 
Crossmembers Over Landing Gear
4" Steel I-Beam Over Landing Gear, 12" Centers
 
Bay Area Crossmembers
4" Steel I-Beam on 12" Centers
 
URG Crossmembers
4" Steel I-Beam on 12" Centers
 
Extra Crossmembers at the Rear
None
 
Extra URG Rail Length
None
 
Rear Tire Protector Plates
None
 
Aerodynamic Fairings
Side Skirts- Prepare for Future Side Skirt Installation

Suspensions

Undercarriage Design
Tandem Axle, Slide Spring Suspension, 49" Axle Centers
 
Model of Suspension
Holland Duralite (LS4)
 
Springs
3 Leaf Springs
 
Bogie Location
None
 
Pintle Hook
Without Pintle Hook
 
Walkramp at Rear
None
 
Locking Mechaism
Non Air Assist Pin Puller

Axles

Axle Type
Great Dane Tapered Spindle .50" Wall
 
Brake Size
16.50" X 7.00"
 
Brake Actuators
Great Dane Standard 2.5" Stroke
 
Brake Lining
Standard Brake Lining
 
Brake Shoe Type
Standard Service
 
Brake Adjusters
Meritor Automatic 5.50"
 
Dust Shield Type
None
 
Tire-Inflation-Systemn/Tire/Wheel Option
None
 
Axle System Lube Type
None

Brake/Mudflap

Anti-Lock Brakes
Wabco 2S/1M Easy Stop
 
Optional Diagnostics Cable
None
 
Brake Valves
Sealco
 
Air-Tank Drain Valves
Manual
 
Mudflaps
Great Dane, Smooth Black with Logo
 
Mudflap Quantity/Bracket Material
1-Pair
 
Mudflap Mounting Location
On Undercarriage

Tires/Wheels/Hub and Drum

Rim/Disc Wheel Size
22.5" 8.25"
 
Hub/Wheel and Drum
Great Dane Hub Piloted Universal 10 Stud Hub with Outboard Cast Drums
 
Brake Drum Balancing
None-Standard
 
Wheel Type
22.5" Steel Disc Wheel, Hub Piloted, 5HH
 
Wheel/Rim Vendor
Great Dane
 
Wheel Stud Options
Standard
 
Wheel Spacer (Corrosion Barrier)
None
 
Tire Size
295/75R 22.5
 
Tire Brand
Bridgestone R195F
 
Spare Tire
None

Axle End Condition

Wheel Lubricant
Kendall EBL Grease
 
Wheel Seals
Stemco Guardian
 
Hubcaps
Stemco Sentinel Hubcaps
 
Axle Spindle Nuts
Pro-Torq Nuts
 
Hubodometer
None

Electrical Wiring/Lights

Exterior Lighting Package
All Lights LED, Long Life Lighting System, Grote MicroNova DOT LED
 
Electrical Connector
Great Dane 7-Way Solid Pin
 
Rear Header Light Locations
Center Cluster of 3 with 1 Each Side Outboard Corner
 
Buckplate Light Type
Grote Series 40, LED Flange Mount
 
Buckplate Light Qty and Loc
2 Each Side
 
Midship Turn Signal
Grote MicroNova DOT LED Combination Turn and Clearance
 
Location of Turn Signal
Roadside and Curbside,Center of Trailer
 
Installation of Turn Signal
Install Below Bottom Rail
 
Rear Gusset Lamp
Grote MicroNova DOT LED
 
Rear ABS Lamp
Grote MicroNova DOT LED
 
Front Top Rail Lights
1 Top Mounted on Side Roadside and Curbside
 
Additional Side Top Rail Lamps
None
 
Side Bottom Lights
1 Each Side
 
Side Bottom Light Locations
1 at Rear
 
Supplemental Turn Signal
None

Electrical Interior

Dome Light Quantity
None
 
Spot Light Quantity
None

Finish/Paint/Decals

Front Finish
Pre-Painted White
 
Side Finish
Pre-Painted White
 
Rivet Color
Unpainted
 
Rear Frame Finish
Great Dane White
 
Rear Door Finish
Pre-Painted White
 
Installation of Custome Decals
None
 
Undercarriage Finish
Black Undercoat
 
Wheel Finish
White Enamel
 
Conspicuity Treatment
Great Dane on Side Sheet
 
Great Dane Logo Installation
Red Logos
 
Unit Numbers (Exterior)
None
 
Paint Load Line
None
 
Top rail Paint
None
 
Bottom Rail Paint
None
 
Additional Undercoat
None

Insulation

Front Insulation
None
 
Side Insulation
None
 
Roof Insulation
None

Control Temperature Unit

Type of Nose Mounted Unit
None