What’s In a Name

Live Floor™, Walking Floor™, Cargo Floor™, Shuffle Floor, Live Bottom, Moving Floor – these words are all synonymous with one another, give or take brand names.  However, they all work on the same principle:  the floor is moved hydraulically in order to transport the contents to the front of the trailer or back and out of a trailer or stationary platform.  The floor is made up of individual slats. These slats will either all move in unison, or in three separate groups. When all of the slats move in unison, the entire load is shifted in that direction. The slats will then need to be reset to the original position without moving the load. In order to accomplish this, every third one moves together horizontally as the other two sets remain stationary, then the second set moves back, and then the third and final set. Once all of the slats are reset to the original position, they can once again move in unison, shifting the load and restarting the cycle. The purpose of this type of unloading system is to safely and efficiently empty contents of the trailer out without the use of an additional piece of equipment entering the trailer and double handling the product. This system also allows the entire volume of a van trailer to be used to transport, load, and unload bulk products.

Ferguson Farms is familiar with the installations, retro fits, and repairs of all commercial systems and have been in the business of doing such since 1990.  Their 10,000 square foot shop gives ample room to work on multiple jobs at a time and houses a wide assortment of trailer parts, including Keith Manufacturing Walking Floor™ Trailer Parts and Hallco Industries Live Floor™ Trailer Parts, as well as lights, brakes, tires, suspensions, and anything else you need to keep your trailer on the road.  To view some of the selection, visit the Online Store.  There are currently Keith Manufacturing Walking Floor™ parts listed in the store, but will soon be expanding to other items that they carry as well.  Can’t find what you need?  Ferguson Farms parts and sales staff are always available by phone to answer any questions relating to parts, maintenance, installation, and repair.

Live Floor Unloading

Live Floor Slats

Live Floor Cylinders