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Exploring Lowboy Trailers and RGN Trailers
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 Payload | 40,000 pounds (with two axles) and up to 80,000 pounds with extra axles |
Highest Length | 24 ft. to 29.6 ft. |
Maximum total height | 18 in. to 24 in. |
Highest width | 8.5 ft. |
Total allowable freight height | 11.5 ft. to 12 ft. |
Maximum legal overall load height | 14 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.
Standard Dimensions & Capacities of RGN Trailers
Semi Trailer Dimensions
Total Length | 48′ |
Length: Main Well | 26′ – 30′ |
Length: Rear Deck | 8′ – 10′ |
Width | 102″ |
Height | 18″ – 24″ |
Typical Cargo maximums
Cargo Width | 102″ |
Cargo Height | 144″ – 150″ |
Cargo Weight | 40,000 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 Length | Approximately 80′ (fully extended) |
Length: Main Well | 31′ – 60′ |
Length: Rear Deck | 8′ – 10′ |
Width | 102″ |
Height | 18″ – 24″ |
typical cargo maximums extendable RGN trailer
Cargo Length | 60′ |
Cargo Width | 102″ |
Cargo Height | 144″ – 150″ |
Cargo Weight | 40,000 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!