Oversized items are often large and heavy. This poses a great challenge for transport. When arranging a transport solution, it is important to consider how to load the oversized items onto the transport vehicle smoothly. Also, ensure that they will not shake or move during transport to prevent damage to the goods or safety hazards. This is where a reliable means of transport becomes very important, and the low bed trailer is a great choice.
Low bed trailers are favored for their superior stability and safety, and are especially suited for transporting large machinery such as tractors, excavators, backhoe loaders, bulldozers, and other heavy equipment. They are typically capable of carrying up to 12 feet and range in weight from 18 to 36 tons, with some of the custom models offered by Truckman even carrying over 45 tons of overweight equipment. The low-bed design not only makes the loading and unloading process smoother, it also effectively lowers the center of gravity, reducing the risk of rollover during transport.
Depending on the transportation needs, it is important to choose the right type of low bed trailer. Standard low bed trailers are suitable for the transportation of most heavy equipment, while telescopic low bed trailers offer more flexibility for the transportation of very long equipment. Hydraulic low bed trailers simplify loading and unloading in complex terrain.
Ideal for the transportation of oversized items, low bed trailers are designed for superior load-carrying capacity and safety, ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of heavy equipment while reducing transportation costs and time.
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Low Bed Trailer Overview
Low bed trailers are specially designed for transporting large and heavy loads. They have a higher load capacity. They also have better stability and larger dimensions than traditional semi trailers. This is due to its special chassis design. The chassis structure generally adopts the concave beam frame. That is, the front section is the gooseneck, the middle section is the cargo platform, and the rear section is the wheel frame. The lower center of gravity provides better stability and safety during transport. In addition, it has a slightly stronger ability to pass restricted roads when transporting super-high cargo.
Maximum dimensions of lowboy trailers
Length: low bed trailers are typically between 40 feet and 53 feet in length, which is capable of accommodating most heavy equipment transportation needs. For situations where extra-long items need to be transported, extendable low bed trailers can be extended to lengths of 70 feet or more to accommodate special transportation requirements.
Width: Standard low bed trailers are typically 8.5 feet wide, which meets the standards for most over-the-road shipments. In cases where more space is required, the width can be extended to 10 feet or wider, although special transportation permits may be required in such cases to ensure compliance with local road regulations.
Height: The height of the low bed section is usually between 18 feet and 24 feet, a design that ensures a lower center of gravity for transported items and is suitable for loads up to 12 feet. The total height of the entire body plus cargo is typically no more than 13.5 feet to comply with road height restrictions in most areas.
Load capacity: The standard load capacity of lowboy trailers usually ranges from 18 to 36 tons, while for extra-heavy equipment transport tasks, some special models can even exceed 45 tons, ensuring that they can cope with the most demanding transport needs.
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Advantages Of Low Bed Trailer
1. Higher load capacity: Our TRUCKMAN brand low bed trailer main beam and side beam adopt Q550 high strength steel. This increases the loading capacity compared to Q355 manganese steel. The Q550 steel has a yield strength of 550Mpa. The chemical composition of this steel ensures greater stability.
2. Lower loading height: The low bed trailer chassis has a concave beam design. This design reduces the loading height of the trailer, improving loading and offloading safety.
3. Flexibility and adaptability: Low bed trailer have a good flexibility and adaptability. First, its lower chassis ensures that the transported goods can pass through many roads with limited height. It is very adaptable. Secondly, the sturdy chassis can ensure that it can drive on the bad roads and can guarantee the carrying capacity. Thirdly, loading and unloading of goods is very convenient. Goods can be loaded and unloaded from the front or rear of the low bed trailer.
4. Economic benefits:A low bed trailer is not much more expensive than a regular flatbed trailer, but it can pull more cargo. TRUCKMAN uses many famous brand parts. As a result, the maintenance cost of a low bed trailer will not be very high.
Choosing The Right Low Bed Semi Trailer
1. Buyer’s guide: First, customers need to clarify the size and weight of the transported goods. Additionally, they should confirm the brand of accessories used in the low bed trailer. Customers should try to choose a highly recognized brand. Not only does this ensure quality, but it can also save money on maintenance. Good quality spare parts are also easy to find on the market.Learn more about parts and accessory selection tips and how to optimize your low-bed semi-trailer options in our parts and accessory selection guide.
2. Supplier selection: Choosing the right low bed trailer supplier is very important. Customers need to know the supplier’s production process, accessories brand, and reputation. TRUCKMAN is a low bed trailer specialist using many advanced production processes, such as automatic submerged arc welding technology. We cooperate with many famous accessory manufacturers, such as TRIANGLE brand tyres. TUCKMAN’s low bed trailers are recognized by our customers. They are sold in over 80 countries and by more than 20 agents.
Truckman Low Bed Trailers: Cost-Effective Solutions for Heavy Duty Transportation
At Truckman, as a manufacturer of low bed trailers, we are committed to providing the best solutions for heavy equipment transportation. Our common types of low bed trailers include fixed gooseneck low bed trailers and detachable gooseneck low bed trailers.
Fixed Gooseneck Lowboy Trailers
Our fixed gooseneck lowboy trailers, also often referred to as low bed trailers, feature a stable fixed gooseneck structure. This design makes the trailer more stable during attachment and transportation, making it suitable for transporting large, heavy equipment such as excavators and bulldozers. Due to its low-bed design, the trailer has a lower loading height, which can effectively reduce the overall transportation height and ensure compliance with road height restrictions. However, as the gooseneck section is fixed, additional ramps or lifting equipment may be required for loading and unloading equipment.
Detachable Gooseneck Low Chassis Trailers
Our Removable Gooseneck Lowboy Trailers, or RGN Trailers for short, have a flexible design with a removable gooseneck. This design allows equipment to be loaded and unloaded directly from the front without the need for additional ramps or lifting equipment, making it ideal for the transportation of large equipment that needs to be loaded and unloaded frequently. The RGN trailer can also be adjusted in length and configuration according to the customer’s needs to cope with a wide range of complex transportation tasks.
Low-bed trailers not only solve various challenges in transportation but also improve economic efficiency. They expand the range of transportation, reduce transportation costs, and help customers save money during transportation. We always advise our customers to choose the right low bed trailer according to the size and weight of the cargo to ensure the safety and economy of the transportation process.