Murray Trailers reinvents low-bed heavy haulers with Strenx® steel
April 08, 2026
5 min read
Case details
Country
United States
Company
Murray Trailers
Industry
Trailers and body builders
When Harley Murray couldn’t find the right trailer for his needs, he decided to build one himself. That bold move launched Murray Trailers in Stockton, California, establishing the company as a trusted name in heavy-haul low-bed trailers across the United States.
Today, the mission remains the same: build the strongest and lightest trailer on the market. And with Strenx® 900MC and Strenx® 110 XF, Murray Trailers is doing just that—helping customers haul more weight, increase revenue, and reduce wear without compromising safety or durability.
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Learn why engineers of heavy haul trailers look to Strenx® structural steel for lighter, stronger trailer designs that are lower weight but can haul more freight.
Why design with Strenx® steel?
“We met Strenx® at ConExpo back in 2020, and it just made sense,” recalls Mark Ramos, Division Manager. “Strenx® gives us material that’s consistently nominal. When we order a quarter-inch plate, we actually get a quarter-inch plate—no surprises.”
Built out of necessity and designed with precision, the company’s low-bed heavy haul trailers specify specific grades for maximum strength without added weight:
- Strenx® 900 MC is used in the gooseneck’s top flanges for high strength and durability.
- Strenx® 110 XF is used throughout the rest of the trailer, ensuring lightweight performance with excellent weldability and fatigue resistance.
By switching to Strenx® steel, Murray reduced trailer weight without sacrificing strength, giving customers a more efficient trailer that lasts longer and hauls more.
Fight gravity with Strenx® performance steel![Murray’s trailer components feature Strenx® 900MC and Strenx® 110 XF for unmatched strength, durability, and consistency—proven in every weld, every haul, and every quarter-inch.]](/_next/image?url=%2F-%2Fmedia%2Fimages%2Fstrenx%2Fcustomer-cases%2Fmurray%2Fnew-murraytrailerarticleimages3.png%3Fm%3D20260407131815&w=3840&q=75)
Lighter trailers mean higher revenues
Heavy haul customers are often limited by trailer weight, not the truck’s pulling power. Every pound saved in trailer construction means more payload—and more profit. End users with one of Murray’s designs enjoy: a lighter trailer to carry higher payloads for a better return on investment. They can also expect high durability for less downtime and fewer unexpected repairs.
One customer told Murray, “This is my forever trailer.” That’s the kind of confidence Strenx® performance steel helps build.
Making friends in the workshop
The remarkably consistent workshop properties offered by Strenx® performance steel ensure repeatable processing without surprises. Murray counts on this level of precision for efficient manufacturing and high quality.
Strenx® guarantees include tight thickness tolerances, tight flatness tolerances and bending guarantees. The tight thickness tolerances mean it’s predictable to know the exact weight more precisely. As a result, design engineers can reduce their margins of safety to be more accurate. Precise thickness within a plate and between plates makes for safe and predictable performance in the workshop.
Laser cutting and automated welding benefit from the narrow tolerances for optimized cutting speed. When bending, it’s possible to use the same force and get the same spring-back from plate to plate.
A legacy of quality expands using Strenx®
Located near Stockton in Escalon, California, Hogan Manufacturing, Inc., a family-owned industrial manufacturer acquired Murray Trailers in 2018. The change provided Murray greater access to state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment, facilities, a robust engineering team and 75 years of manufacturing knowledge.
Designing with high-strength structural steel like Strenx® is a prime example of Murray’s long-term dedication to customer satisfaction and innovation. By reducing trailer weight with Strenx® performance steel, Murray helps customers maximize payload, increase revenue per trip, and extend equipment life—earning praise like, “This is my forever trailer.”
Because Strenx® is stronger, it can be used in thinner dimensions to make lighter structures. Whether it comes to design and manufacturing or day-to-day use with the final product, Strenx® offers unparalleled advantages.
Discover a value chain that elevates your business to new heights—in the workshop, on construction sites or on the road.
