Product Description
TCT61 Traffic Control Trailer: Solar-Powered Arrow Board with Sign Storage, Built for Road-Ready Deployment. Made in the USA by Dakota Plains Fabrication
The TCT61 is a heavy-duty traffic control trailer built for road crews, utility contractors, and municipalities that need a dependable arrow board on site fast. A 48" x 96" arrow board with 25 LEDs (32 per lamp) runs on a solar-charged battery system, so there is no generator to fuel or shore power to run. Every TCT61 is manufactured by Dakota Plains Fabrication in Blanchard, North Dakota, and ships road ready with a welded structural steel frame, adjustable drawbar, and telescoping sign tower already mounted. Available in 5000 Series and 6000 Series configurations to match different crew and towing setups.
Key Features
- Runs without shore power: Prostar III solar controller with a 160W-24V solar panel keeps four 6V flooded batteries (400 Ah total capacity) charged in the field, backed by a 15 amp battery charger for shop charging
- Full control from the tongue: Capacitive 7" touchscreen ICC (In-Cabinet Controller) with full-color display, multi-level password protection, and NTCIP compliance, vandal resistant when deployed
- Raises and lowers without manual lifting: HD hydraulic lift on the arrow board tower controlled through the Smart Flash II controller with fuse-block wiring
- Built to stay on the road: 7K 8-lug Torflex axles, steel wheels, double-eye leaf springs, and a spare tire and holder mounted to the frame
- Keeps signs dry and secured: fully enclosed aluminum sign box with stainless steel hardware and hinge, closed with a stainless steel bar latch lock and commercial-grade weather seal
- Hitches up fast: adjustable tow hitch with a 3" eye and a top-wind tongue jack for quick leveling and hookup
- Carries your traffic control gear: dedicated storage compartment for signs and stands, four traffic cone holder posts, a wheel chock set with holder posts, and stainless steel sand bag pockets
- Finished for the jobsite: engineered steel and aluminum construction with an HD steel powder-coated frame in safety orange
Specifications
Material: Steel frame with aluminum sign box | Dimensions: 92"H x 96"W x 170"L | Finish: Powder-Coated Safety Orange | Series: 5000 Series and 6000 Series | Warranty: Contact Dakota Plains Fabrication for warranty terms
Every TCT61 trailer is manufactured in Blanchard, North Dakota. Visit dp-fab.com or call (888) 996-0376 to order or ask about fleet quantities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where is the TCT61 trailer made?
A: The TCT61 is manufactured in the USA by Dakota Plains Fabrication in Blanchard, North Dakota. Visit dp-fab.com or call (888) 996-0376 for more information.
Q: What is the difference between the 5000 Series and 6000 Series?
A: Both series share the same 92"H x 96"W x 170"L trailer envelope, arrow board, solar charging system, and sign storage box. They differ in shipping weight: the 5000 Series ships at approximately 2,800 lbs and the 6000 Series at approximately 2,950 lbs. Contact Dakota Plains Fabrication to confirm which series fits your application.
Q: How does the solar charging system work?
A: A 160W-24V solar panel feeds a Prostar III controller that maintains four 6V flooded batteries with 400 Ah of total capacity. A 15 amp battery charger is also included for charging the battery bank from shore power when needed.
Q: Can I order a custom configuration?
A: Dakota Plains Fabrication builds trailers to fit fleet and jobsite requirements. Call (888) 996-0376 or visit dp-fab.com to discuss custom options.
Q: How is the arrow board controlled?
A: The arrow board is operated through a capacitive 7" touchscreen ICC (In-Cabinet Controller) with a full-color display and multi-level password protection. The controller is NTCIP compliant and vandal resistant when the trailer is deployed.
Q: Is the sign storage box weatherproof?
A: Yes. The aluminum sign box is fully enclosed with stainless steel hardware and hinge, and it closes with a stainless steel bar latch lock and a commercial-grade weather seal to keep signs and stands dry in transit and storage.
Q: What axles and tires come on the TCT61?
A: Each TCT61 rides on 7K 8-lug Torflex axles with double-eye leaf springs and steel wheels, and ships with a spare tire and holder mounted to the trailer frame.