Understanding Lowboy Trailers & Their Uses

Lowboy trailers have been around since the 1920s. They play a big role moving taller goods & items. These trailers don’t have their own power. They’re built just for carrying things that are too tall for flatbeds. This makes them perfect for heavy equipment, like bulldozers.

You might hear lowboy trailers called different names. In British English, they’re known as low-loaders. In western Canada & South Africa, it’s called low-bed, and in Australia, they go by float. They have a unique design with two drops in the deck height—one right after the gooseneck and one before the wheels. Because of this, the deck sits lower than other trailers. It can carry legal loads that reach up to 12 feet high! Other trailers simply can’t do that. Lowboy trailers often carry big stuff like industrial machinery & those massive bulldozers.

Maximum Dimensions of a Lowboy Trailers

Maximum Payload40,000 pounds (with two axles) and up to 80,000 pounds with extra axles
Highest Length24 ft. to 29.6 ft.
Maximum total height18 in. to 24 in.
Highest width8.5 ft.
Total allowable freight height11.5 ft. to 12 ft.
Maximum legal overall load height14 ft.

Exploring RGN Trailers

You often see removable gooseneck (RGN) trailers with lowboys. They come with detachable gooseneck hitches, which makes it easy to swap rigs when needed! There are different kinds of RGNs, like hydraulic ones (HRGNs) that have hydraulic lifters and standard mechanical RGNs (MRGNs). Many people prefer MRGNs for long trips since they are easier to detach and lighter too! This helps save weight on the trailer’s frame & tires, meaning less drag, better fuel economy, and improved braking efficiency.

Rgn trailers - Lowboy trailers

Standard Dimensions & Capacities of RGN Trailers

Semi Trailer Dimensions

Total Length48′
Length: Main Well26′ – 30′
Length: Rear Deck8′ – 10′
Width102″
Height18″ – 24″

Typical Cargo maximums

Cargo Width102″
Cargo Height144″ – 150″
Cargo Weight40,000 lbs

Extendable RGN Trailer

Extendable RGN (Removable Gooseneck) trailers are expertly designed to handle both standard and oversized freight, making them ideal for transporting commodities that exceed the length capacity of a standard RGN trailer’s “Well.” These trailers feature an extendable “Well” that can be lengthened using two bars, ensuring that longer loads are fully supported throughout their entire length. Additionally, the removable gooseneck and drop-down ramps make it easy to load and unload cargo, whether by driving heavy machinery directly onto the trailer or using a crane to handle modular buildings and other large items.

semi trailer dimensions of extendable RGN trailer

Total LengthApproximately 80′ (fully extended)
Length: Main Well31′ – 60′
Length: Rear Deck8′ – 10′
Width102″
Height18″ – 24″

typical cargo maximums extendable RGN trailer

Cargo Length60′
Cargo Width102″
Cargo Height144″ – 150″
Cargo Weight40,000 lbs

Potential Capabilities & Applications

Both lowboy & RGN trailers are super versatile! They can handle many jobs well, especially transporting large weights like heavy equipment or oilfield tools too! Sometimes the removable neck on an RGN is especially helpful for loading things that drive on—like reels or oversize machinery such as presses or shears.

Comparing Lowboy Trailers & Conestoga Trailers

Now while lowboy trailers do an awesome job moving heavy & tall equipment around, Conestoga trailers offer their own neat advantages! They use a rolling tarp system that protects what’s inside during transport while still making loading & unloading pretty easy! So if you need extra safety for sensitive goods or those valuable items, Conestoga is often the way to go.

Double Axle Trailers for Heavy Equipment

Then there are double axle trailers too! These are great for hauling heavy equipment as well! They provide extra stability & better weight distribution—very handy when moving larger machines or gear around. Double axle trailers can take heavier loads compared to single axle ones which ensures everything travels safely.

In conclusion, whether it’s lowboy trailers, Conestoga trailers, or double axle types—you’ve got options! Each brings its own benefits depending on what you need when transporting heavy items or equipment. Knowing the specs & capabilities can really help you figure out which one suits your needs best!