The lowboy trailer’s low loading platform height and high load capacity make it important for transporting large machinery, equipment, and other big objects. Lowboy trailers are widely used in construction, logistics, mining, and agriculture. They can transport all kinds of construction machinery, power stations, and mining equipment. lowboy trailers can be customized to meet the needs of special transportation. At present, there are two types of lowboy trailers available. One is the gooseneck detachable lowboy trailer. This kind of lowboy trailer can separate the gooseneck from the semi-trailer so that the cargo can be loaded and unloaded from the front. The second is the ordinary lowboy trailer. The cargo is loaded and unloaded from the back. Customers can choose the right lowboy trailer according to their needs.
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What's The Advantages Of Lowboy Trailer ?
Low chassis design
The low chassis of a lowboy trailer reduces the height of the goods transported. This design allows the goods to pass through low pedestrian bridges and electric cables. It also lets them go through bridges, tunnels, and other height-demanding roads. In addition, the low loading platform can reduce the center of gravity of the goods. This prevents overturning while loading and unloading, ensuring safe transportation.
Ideal for large and heavy cargo transportation
The lowboy trailer is a semi-trailer. It is specially designed to transport large and heavy loads. With its long and wide loading platform and high loading capacity, it can meet the needs of most cargoes.
Adjustable size
The loading platform has been widened by adding extendable plates on both sides. The customer can transport wider loads at will, thus increasing the economic efficiency.
More durable structure
The Lowboy trailer’s load capacity is much greater than other semi-trailers. Its chassis structure is designed to be stronger. For example, the main beam adopts Q550 steel with stronger load bearing capacity. The loading platform adopts 5mm thickness checkered plate.
Applicable Industries
Construction and infrastructure projects: Low-boy trailers are widely used in construction and infrastructure. For example, they can transport various types of construction equipment. They can also transport tower cranes, concrete mixing plants, and large building materials. They can also transport extra-long street light poles, some prefabricated blocks, and so on.
Steel and manufacturing industrial: Lowboy trailers are also very popular in the steel and manufacturing industries. They can be used to transport some of the heavier and wider steel. It can transport heavy and wide steel. It can also move large machinery and equipment needed in manufacturing.
Agriculture and heavy equipment transportation: The lowboy trailer can play an important role in maintaining large pieces of farm equipment. It can easily transport the equipment to a repair station or other areas for work. In addition, with its high load capacity, it has no problem transporting heavy equipment.
Oil and gas industry and energy projects: The Lowboy trailer is also widely used in the oil and gas industry to transport drilling equipment. It is also used to transport a variety of oil and gas equipment. It is also capable of transporting various wind power plants, large fan blades, and other new energy equipment.
Type Of Lowboy Trailer
The Lowboy Trailer loading platform comes in three types: flat, gooseneck, and concave beam.
Low flatbed trailer
This lowboy trailer has a flat loading platform, similar to a flatbed trailer. However, the loading platform is lower in height. This makes it ideal for transporting cargo with a high center of gravity.
Concave beam lowboy trailer
As you can see from the picture, the load platform is recessed downwards in a big chunk. This lowboy trailer is suitable for transporting super high cargo and is very popular in the Philippines. Because there are a lot of low pedestrian bridges and electric cables.
Removable Gooseneck lowboy trailer (RGN)
This lowboy trailer loading method differs from the two semi-trailers above. It requires loading from the front of the loading platform. This is done by separating the front gooseneck from the loading platform. It is suitable for extra heavy and wide cargo
lowboy trailer VS Flatbed Trailer
Transportation of goods: A flatbed trailer is usually used for transporting containers and other bulk cargo. It has limited load capacity. A lowboy trailer is specialized for transporting extra wide and heavy cargo, like construction machinery and mining equipment.
Loading capacity: Flatbed trailers have a lower loading height, making them suitable for transporting lower-height goods. However, they are relatively small in terms of weight capacity. The lowboy trailer has an outstanding load capacity. It’s suitable for transporting large machinery, heavy equipment, and other heavy goods.
Chassis structure: The body structure of lowboy and flatbed trailers is different. The lowboy trailer body is lower and more stable, which makes the driving process more stable. A flatbed trailer has a higher body and a higher center of gravity.
Summaries
Lowboy trailer has a lower body and lower center of gravity for safer transportation. The chassis is made of high-strength steel, which has good carrying capacity.
Lowboy trailer is more widely used. Low bed semi-trailer is suitable for transporting large equipment, machinery, engineering materials, and other heavy goods.
The low-flatbed semi-trailer is safer to transport compared with other semi-trailers. Its lower loading platform and special tires and suspension make the vehicle more stable while driving.
