How To Choose The Right Lowboy Trailer

Are you looking for a well-built, durable trailer to haul equipment and machinery all across the United States? No matter what you&#;re hauling, it&#;s important that your goods arrive safe and secure. As you know, accidents and damages have the potential to lead to major losses in profits, downtime, reputation, and more.
One of the most common equipment transportation methods is the semi-trailer. This type of trailer is quite advantageous for companies that need to load large items. However, without a drop deck, it is nearly impossible to load oversized pieces.
So, what should you do if you need to haul something so heavy and so large that it can not be easily inserted into a standard semi-trailer?
You get a lowboy.

AUTONE are exported all over the world and different industries with quality first. Our belief is to provide our customers with more and better high value-added products. Let's create a better future together.

WHAT IS A LOWBOY TRAILER?

We&#;re glad you asked! The lowboy trailer is an incredibly useful item in the world of shipping and hauling. Though it&#;s known by many different names from the low-bed to the float, the classic lowboy trailer is easily identifiable with its semi-trailer style and double-level drop system. The deck height of these semi-trailers can be adjusted to drop at the gooseneck (more on that later) or just before reaching the wheels.
Standard flatbed trailers do not feature a double-level drop system and are more commonly used for shipping and hauling standard sized equipment. Lowboy trailers, on the other hand, can haul and carry equipment up to 12 ft in height. A standard two-axle trailer of this kind can haul up to 40,000 pounds. However, you may increase the limit to 80,000 pounds by adjusting the number of axles if needed.
The added capacity of the double-drop deck makes the lowboy trailer an excellent option for hauling heavy machinery and anything that fits neither a flatbed trailer nor a single-drop deck trailer (also known as a step deck trailer). As the deck lowers to near-ground level, oversized items can be more easily inserted into the semi-trailer.
Lowboy trailers can be loaded from the front or behind depending on the design. Some models allow you to place the trailer under the load and lift it.
So, what kind of items are typically hauled in a lowboy trailer?

• Bulldozers
• Backhoe loaders
• Excavators
• Heavy vehicles
• All of other types of heavy machinery or equipment

As we mentioned earlier, many construction, freight, and shipping companies rely on lowboy trailers to ship important items across the country. But how did lowboy trailers come about, and what is their history? Let&#;s take a closer look into the origin of this shipping and hauling essential.

THE HISTORY OF LOWBOYS

The very first lowboy trailer as we know it today was invented in the s. The early model featured a riveted gooseneck, which hooked to the trucks by the front of the trailer. The back of the trailer had several solid rubber tires and could only be loaded from the rear. Due to this design, any pieces of operable equipment had to be driven onto the deck over the back tires.
In the s, the lowboy got a bit of a facelift. A detachable gooseneck, or removable gooseneck (RGN) was added to make loading much easier in . While the first model could only be loaded from the rear (due to the riveted gooseneck), the new lowboys in town featured the capacity for front loading. Like the detachable trailers of today, heavy equipment is inserted from the trailer. This feature might not sound like much at first, but it actually completely negated the need for loading ramps.
Modern lowboy trailers typically work with hydraulic systems; a hydraulic ram lifts the trailer to meet the unit post-loading. They also include air breaks and are towed by semi-trucks.

3 PRIMARY TYPES OF LOWBOYS

You&#;ll find several different options for lowboys out there, and it can be difficult to determine the right one for you. To make deciding easier, we&#;ll review some of the most common types of lowboys and their purposes.

1. FIXED GOOSENECK (FGN)

1.Loading capacity and which kind of material will you loading for is very important .

A. 50 tons to 60 tons : you can choose 3 axles *11.5tons axles ( working space can be lower than 13tons axles ) or 3 axles*13tons .the min. workspace height is about 900CM .the tire can be outside of bottom plate or inside of bottom like other common trailers. You can loading for some smaller size excavators ,road rollers ,or some rear dump trucks .

For more information, please visit low bed semi trailers.

B. 60 to 80 tons ; Its better choose four axels (if you country can be use four or more axles ) each axles 13tons is better . the working space is about Min. 970cm. the rear ramp can be man-hand control or hydraulic model . if you want to choose large wide ramp ,its better choose hydraulic ramp .

C. 80tons to 100tons : This type should be choose the 3 lines &#;six short axles . totally 24tires .you can check this model in our website www.genronvehicle.com  

D. 100tons to 120tons , Should be choose 4 lines-eight short axles , tires choose 8.25-20 totally 32 tires . 

2.Huge special long trailer :

A: Attachable trailer body type : the body workspace can extending from 12 meters to 15 or 16 meters .

B: Dolly Trailer and long low bed trailers ,the dolly can adding axles according to your loading capacity or your country road transport rules .

Contact us to discuss your requirements of semi trailers manufacturer in china. Our experienced sales team can help you identify the options that best suit your needs.