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jedeka

Posted 5/2/ 19:58 (#)
Subject: need to learn about lowboy trailers

Boone, Iowa

I started looking for a lowboy trailer to haul a CAT trackhoe, tractors, hay, etc.  The trailers I look at are ground bearing or non ground bearing.  Can someone explain this to me?  I am undecided on a fixed neck or a detatchable.  I am thinking it would be easier loading onto a detatchable, rather than one with a beavertail and ramps.  Ideally, I am thinking a mechanical detatchable trailer.  This way, I would not have to put a wet kit on my tractor or find a trailer that has contained hydraulics.  Thanks for the help. MOjeeper

Posted 5/2/ 20:05 (# - in reply to #)
Subject: Re: need to learn about lowboy trailers

NEMO

NEMO

Ground bearing has the big cylinder in the middle for unlatching and non ground bearing drops the trailer right on the ground... Ground bearing lowboys don't work good on soft surfaces from what I've been told. One of the negatives of a detach is that they don't have much ground clearance and it's pretty easy to get hung up on something. laxfarmboy

Posted 5/2/ 20:16 (# - in reply to #)
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Va

i would agree that detachable low boys have a couple inchs of clearnce normally not good for getting of the main road there good for hauling equipment that are tall i have a 30ft eager beaver trailer with a beaver tail haul tractors on it all the time its just not long enough to haul an volume of hay on i bought a cheep flat deck trailer to haul the hay on plowboy

Posted 5/2/ 20:22 (# - in reply to #)
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Brazilton KS

Brazilton KS

It is definitely quicker and easier to load over the back of the trailer rather then take it all apart, however it requires more care and is potentially more dangerous.

On the RGN front, for lots of short moves, you want a hydraulic trailer. The mechanical detach is intended to be loaded and run for a thousand miles...it's lighter but takes more time and work to detach or put back together. A hydraulic detach you just detach the neck from the trailer and load, then reattach the neck. A mechanical you have to unhook the truck, unlock the neck, hook the truck back up, detach the neck, load, reattach the neck, unhook the truck, lock the neck, reattach the truck. You are also lifting the entire weight on the front of the trailer by ramping it up the frame and 5th wheel.

Load bearing trailers are basically similar to a mechanical detach with a big hydraulic jack to do the lifting so you don't have to hook and unhook the neck to lift the load with the 5th wheel. A non-ground bearing trailer uses a linkage in the neck to lift the load by arching the neck, so that you aren't dependent on the ground to support the jack to lift it. ChrisTN

Posted 5/2/ 20:27 (# - in reply to #)
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Ethridge, TN

Ethridge, TN

Rubber tires/tracks aren't bad on ramps. Steel tracks, especially muddy steel tracks, can make it interesting. Have had drop decks with ramps, have there place, but if it has steel tracks, I much prefer the detach. Our has a Honda power unit, and is non-ground bearing, 60 ton trailer. The hydraulic detachs are much nicer than mechanical, plus you do have the option, if you get somewhere where you are to low to the ground, you can raise the trailer. Jordan SWMI

Posted 5/2/ 20:33 (# - in reply to #)
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Berrien County Michigan

Berrien County Michigan

We bought a hydrualic detach this past winter after dad decided to slide our dozer off the side of our drop deck last fall. Ours is a 50 ton, we have it unhooked, something loaded and hooked back up in 10 minutes easily. We've dropped it in tilled fields and have zero problems hooking back up and picking it back up. Our truck already had a wet kit so we just had to add a second line to it. We've found ourselves usuing it alot more then we thought, whether its the dozer or the excavator or whatever else we can fit on it its handy to have.

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Posted 5/2/ 20:45 (# - in reply to #)
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Depending on the size of the trackhoe you might want to be get a trailer with outriggers if you go with a fixed neck. I recently bought a move all trailer with a hydraulic dovetail. I haul a 320 cat trackhoe on it and the outriggers are really nice when you climb the ramp steel on steel. Without the outriggers my machine would have to be perfectly centered on the trailer and thats not the easiest thing to do. Im not a pro at loading it and dont claim to be, but I can load it up and take it down the road. Your mileage may vary

Tom
NE ARK Essman

Posted 5/2/ 21:08 (# - in reply to #)
Subject: Re: need to learn about lowboy trailers

NE AR

I prefer our fixed neck for what we do, short hauls around the farm. Short wheelbase, plenty of ground clearance, outriggers for that extra width, fast to load & unload. mmaddox

Posted 5/2/ 21:19 (# - in reply to #)
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All of our trucks have two line wet kits, just use the single line for dump trailers. Have always had double drop Muv-all's, with the winch on the front of the trailers for dead units. Outriggers are used for combines and wider loads, however in Indiana, ag loads can be overwidth without permits, unless the outriggers are up. I have folded them up to load, and then dropped them. Steel ramps, even with additions to aid traction, can still be fun in cold/wet conditions. The 15" tires are not as good as full sized ones. If hauling more, smaller units, it works better..... can load the neck, plus stack a bit closer. One big unit works better on a front loader, be it a detachable neck or folding neck. Rear loaders can be positioned better, front loaders offer a longer lower deck. scarecrow

Posted 5/3/ 05:48 (# - in reply to #)
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One other type you could look into is a fold down neck trailer. I don't know much about them but have saw several priced similar to lowboys. The deck over your 5th wheel plate hinges down and you drive on the front with very little incline. When attached to the truck the upper deck can be used for payload also. btruck

Posted 5/3/ 06:50 (# - in reply to #)
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MN

MN

You can also side load a non-detachable.

RGN's are very handy for other things tho'. You can buy and some come with portable power units so you don't need a wet kit. Illinois John

Posted 5/3/ 17:45 (# - in reply to #)
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Crawford County, Robinson, Illinois

ChrisTN - 5/2/ 19:27 Rubber tires/tracks aren't bad on ramps. Steel tracks, especially muddy steel tracks, can make it interesting..

Interesting is the key word.

Wife's Uncle Ralph ran a welding shop, he made a semi trailer to haul a friend's D8 Cat.  They loaded the cat on the trailer, both stood on one side and looked at how it was sitting on the trailer.  One of them said, "Let's check out the other side".

When they both got to the back on the way to the other side, the D8 slid off the trailer, landing on its side.

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Nobody to this day can figure out how or why the D8 slid off, and why it waited until they were out of the way to do so.

They drove the trailer out of the way, brought the other D8 the guy owned, hooked on to the sideways D8, and pulled it back on its tracks.

No damage, but they were very careful about how they loaded after that first experience.  Most of us figure they must have been too close to the one side, but nobody had seen the other side.

Perhaps some of you might remember Llamas, he posted here until somone made .him mad.  He told a story about stopping at a stoplight and watching a Cat slide sideways toward a car in the lane next to him.  At the last moment, the rigging went tight, and it didn't go off the trailer, but the gal in the car in the next lane sure had a strange look on her face.  He said he had not checked the D rings when booming the chains, they snapped up and gave the Cat a chance to move a few inches.

As you say, steel tracks can do some strange things when loaded on a trailer.

peach

Posted 5/3/ 19:32 (# - in reply to #)
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Greensburg, IN

we have a detachable, ground bearing trailer. works great for around the farm or long hauls. if you get into a spot where you might bottom out just lift the trailer up with the hydraulics. Put a pony motor on ours since there was no wet kit on the truck. had a load over the back would not have it back now, it is easy to load on the road or in a field. kenworth-man

Posted 5/3/ 21:48 (# - in reply to #)
Subject: Re: need to learn about lowboy trailers

We have a ground bearing and haul all kinds of equiptment on it. I would say thats your best bet, easy to drop and hook back up.

Trailers are not one-size-fits-all. You must use the proper trailer while transporting certain goods or machinery. There are different sorts of trailers navigating these roads to safely get items from one place to another in the best condition. Various trailer types are designed to serve specific functions. Still not sure if a lowboy trailer is best for your hauling needs? Here&#;s a guide on our lowboy trailers for sale and everything you should know about them.

What is a Lowboy Trailer?

A common question many ask is, &#;What is a lowboy truck?&#;This is a type of trailer that you&#;ve probably seen hauling construction equipment and industrial machines. They are one of the most adaptable as a semi-trailer with a drop-neck.

A lowboy is sometimes referred to as a double drop trailer. It consists of a front neck, which may be fixed or removable, a deck, and a set of rear axles. The important feature of a lowboy is that it is very low to the ground for maximum payload height, and the deck sits below the height of the trailer&#;s tires, marking the second &#;drop,&#; with the other being at the neck.

What are Lowboy Trailers Used For?

Lowboy trailers are frequently utilized to transport heavy or oversize items. Lowboy trailers are ideal for transporting bulldozers, cars, and other large equipment or freight. Basically, anything that won&#;t fit on a flatbed or single-drop trailer. Because lowboy trailers are used to transport such huge and oversized cargo, extra safety precautions must be followed when operating them.

The Importance of Lowboy Trailers in the Transportation Industry

Lowboy trailers are a perfect solution for tall or oversized freight. In other words, lowboy trucks provide trustworthy businesses with another option for better serving customers. When big or heavy freight needs to be shipped, the lowboy trailers apart of your fleet can assist.

The main purpose of a lowboy is to make it easier for drivers to load and unload their cargo. Lowboys offer more stability while you&#;re loading it up so that there is less risk of tipping over while you work on getting everything ready for transport.

Types of Lowboy Trailers

There are some main lowboy trailers to be aware of: fixed gooseneck lowboys, removable gooseneck lowboys, and stretch lowboy trailers, or even schnables. Let&#;s go through each one in more depth to give you a grasp of the styles of lowboy trailers:

Fixed Gooseneck Lowboy Trailer

The fixed gooseneck lowboy trailer (FGN) has a larger deck length and is lightweight. Because it is a lowboy, a FGN is low to the earth and usually includes drop ramps in the back for quick and easy equipment loading.

Removable Gooseneck Lowboy Trailer

This trailer, also known as an RGN, has a shorter deck length. Not to be confused with a RGN, the difference between lowboy and RGN are essentially an RGN is a kind of lowboy. So, the capacity of the trailers is what separates them.

Thanks to a hydraulic mechanism that can raise and lower the trailer on demand, the gooseneck may be swiftly and easily withdrawn. An RGN is perfect for driving, rolling, pulling, or pushing equipment onto a trailer bed.

Stretch Lowboy Trailers

A stretch double drop trailer is intended for oversized freight that is too long for a conventional step deck trailer due to length regulations. It also acts as a brace, preventing overhang. Loads up to 10 feet in height are permitted on the lower deck. The trainer is designed with a longer component, or well, at the back deck and middle areas of the trailer, often measuring 25 to 29 feet.

Pros and Cons of Using a Lowboy Trailer

While we&#;ve briefly discussed some of the types of lowboys and their functions, there are countless other reasons to consider using a lowboy trailer for your next haul.

Advantages

Advantages of lowboy trailers include:

• Stability: By their lower center of gravity, lowboy trailers are more stable than other trailers. This is because they used to moving equipment without violating height limitations.

• Versatile: Low-bed trailers have a wide range of applications. The low-bed semi-trailer was originally designed to transport the heaviest weight without violating safety standards or placing the driver or cargo in danger.

• Longevity: These trailers are very durable and designed to last for many years without needing any major repairs or maintenance work done on them regularly. Some other types, depending on what they are made out of, need more repairs so they don&#;t break down while driving or while loading/unloading the trailer.

Disadvantages

Disadvantages of lowboy trailers include:

• Investment Cost: The initial investment of buying a lowboy can be a lot upfront, even used lowboys. The routine maintenance may be far between but they are costly.

• Freight Limitations: Due to weather conditions, a lowboy may not be best to ships electronics, home furnishing, or perishable items. There may also be a need to keep the temperature of the cargo regulated which you don&#;t get with a lowboy.

• Skill Difficulty: Transporting big loads necessitates special handling and hauling abilities. Even securing the load can be hazardous when connecting straps and chains onto the load.

Is a Lowboy Trailer Right for Me?

Lowboy trailers are typically used in industries like shipping and construction, where they&#;re needed to transport very heavy and tall loads over long distances. So, if you&#;ve been thinking about getting a lowboy trailer for your business, ask yourself before making a purchase:

• Will my company need to haul heavy loads? If so, how often will we need to do so?
• How much room do we have in our vehicle fleet? Do any of our trucks have the right kind of hitch to pull a lowboy trailer?
• How much money do we have set aside for new equipment purchases? Would it be better to work with lowboy trailer rentals instead of buying one outright?

If you answered yes to most of these questions, a lowboy trailer might be the right choice for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Much do Lowboy Trailers Weigh?

The weight of a lowboy trailer can vary depending on the manufacturer, model, and carrying capacity. A lightweight, 35 ton lowboy may weigh in the 15,000-18,000. Trailers designed for oversized loads can approach 40,000 pounds.

How Long is a Lowboy Trailer?

The length of a lowboy trailer can vary, but it typically 53 feet. Additional axles may add additional length. Often, it is the length of the well which is more important, which is typically 24 to 26 feet. Some models may go up to 29&#;6&#;.

Haul More with Hale Trailer

If you need to transfer large cargo and equipment, consider diversifying your inventory of transportation solutions. Hale Trailer offers a variety of lowboy trailers for sale that can be used to transport what you need.

Hale Trailer has the expertise to connect you with trailer options that are ideal for your next haul. The next addition to your fleet can be selected from our line-up of trailers ready for the road available to you for purchase or rent. Our selection can be found online or stop by one of our locations to learn more about how we can work for you.

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