The Low bed trailer has a low loading platform to cater for the transport of bulky goods. Low bed trailers are used when transporting extra high and heavy agricultural equipment. This post will show you how low bed semi trailers transport farm equipment.
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Characteristics & Applications Of Low Bed Semi Trailers
The Low bed trailer consists of a gooseneck, a load platform, and a rear wheel carrier. The cargo on low-bed semi-trailers is also very wide. It is suitable for a variety of large things like mechanical equipment, road construction equipment, and tanks. It’s also for power station machinery and steel. The lower its center of gravity, the better its stability and safety. It also has a greater ability to carry extra-high loads and pass overhead obstacles.
Normal Low Bed Trailer VS Gooseneck Removable Low Bed Trailer
Different load capacity: The trailer is for transporting regular cargo, like construction machinery and agricultural equipment. It weighs about 40-70 tonnes. The gooseneck removable low bed trailer can carry over 100 tonnes. It can also carry extra-wide, large objects.
Different loading methods: Normal low-bed trailers use a rear ladder for loading. Gooseneck removable low bed trailers require removing the front gooseneck and loading the platform from the front.
Loading platform height: Normal low-bed trailer platforms are about 1.2 meters tall. Gooseneck low-bed trailer platforms are only 0.6 meters tall. For very high loads, a removable gooseneck trailer is best. It is lower too.
Low Bed Semi Trailer Transport Of Agricultural Equipment
The platform of the low-bed semi-trailer is flat and low. It is good for transporting farm machinery, like tractors and harvesters. This picture shows feedback from our customers in Mali. They use the low-bed trailer for transporting tractors. It lets them move many tractors at once, cutting the number of trips. This boosts the efficiency and economic benefits of transport.
Low Bed Trailer Buyer's Guide and Maintenance Advice
When you buy a low-bed trailer, pay more attention to the main specs. These include the axle, tire, and brand of the support leg. Low bed trailers use materials like Q355 manganese steel and Q550 high-strength steel. First, they need a monthly inspection. The main items are leaf springs and reeds, brakes, brake drums, fasteners, and the brake system. Second is an annual routine maintenance. It happens after the semi-trailer is put into use for six months. Every other year, there is a need for a comprehensive vehicle inspection. It ensures that the vehicle’s operating system is complete and undamaged.
Summary
Low-bed semi-trailers are important for transporting agricultural equipment. Customers should choose the right type of low bed trailer for their needs to have the best effect. Also, we should maintain low-bed trailers. This will keep them safe and intact. It will also cut maintenance costs.Learning more about how to care for your trailer and how to improve its fuel efficiency can help you save even more in the long run.