▎Low bed trailer

Low bed (as know as lowboy) is a semi-trailer with two deck-height drops: one behind the gooseneck and one in front of the wheels. This makes the deck very low compared to other trailers. It is capable of carrying legal loads up to 12 feet (3.66 m), something no other trailer can do. Low bed trailers are used to haul heavy equipment such as bulldozers, commercial equipment, etc.

Low bed trailer history

The first low trailer was invented in the 1920s. It includes a riveted gooseneck tube and solid rubber tires. The first detachable gooseneck trailer was invented in 1958, called RGN (Detachable Gooseneck).

 ▎Low bed trailer type

Low bed trailers are available in a variety of types for a variety of tasks.

Some low bed types are:

-- Fixed gooseneck tube (FGN) : allows longer deck length and lightest weight. These trailers are lower than typical trailers, have low-sectional tires, and often have ramps at the back to help load equipment, but are not actually considered "lowboys". The neck is arched and, as it is lowered, it becomes a ramp that allows the front tyre of the device to be pulled onto the deck.

-- Fixed neck: the neck is fixed on the trailer. Provides the lightest weight, but sacrifices the ability to separate and load in front

-- Hydraulically removable Gooseneck (HYDRAULIC RGN or HRGN) : Fastest and most convenient separation at the cost of weight and deck length. It is the most common and flexible of the low trailers. The gooseneck tube was removed, using large hydraulic cylinders to raise and lower the trailer, and a small cylinder to support the neck on the truck, eliminating the neck, so a large piece of equipment could be driven from the front to the deck of the trailer for transport. The hydraulic system can be a truck assist or a pony motor mounted on the neck of the trailer.

-- Mechanical detachable gooseneck (mechanical RGN or MRGN) : Although usually lighter than hydraulic detachable gooseneck, the user reduces the ease and speed of removal. For long distance professional transportation.

-- Mechanical folding Goosenecker (MFGN) : Deck folds down to the ground to provide ramp for trailer loading.

▎Low bed trailer features

 ▎Suspension type

-- Hydraulic suspension: oil-filled system that allows wide variation of shaft motion

-- Independent suspension: double fork arm, hydraulic suspension, with higher stability, higher steering Angle and greater travel

Structure type

- Main structural steel types: rolled beam saving loan; Despite weighing about 4,000-6,000 pounds (1,814-2,722 kilograms), they also reverse their camber after a few years due to the much lower strength of the main girders.

-- T1 or A514 beams reduce weight and allow more flexibility in trailer design. They are cut into the highest strength shapes and welded together.

Trucking companies all over the world are towing all the different specific trailers, covering every road you can imagine... Chances are you've actually seen your fair share of low-end trailers (though you may not actually know it). Low trailers, also known as double trailers, low loaders, low beds or floating cars, depending on which part of the world you are in, are semi-trailers with pods. The low trailer has two drops on the deck, the first preferably behind the gooseneck and the second just in front of the wheels, which makes the trailer very low to the ground. The drop of the trailer is designed to be able to transport very large products or equipment (typically any cargo over 8 feet tall) beyond conventional transport height limits.

Low trailers are commonly used to haul heavy equipment and equipment, such as excavators, bulldozers and other large construction and construction equipment. Low-slung trailers are ideal for carrying such large devices because they are often tall and large and exceed standard legal height and weight limits. The maximum weight of a 2-axle low trailer is 40,000 pounds, but the weight limit can be increased to a total trailer weight of 80,000 pounds, depending on the type of axle required. Low-rise trailers can handle loads up to 14 feet at optimal heights. For reliable trucking services and equipment transport, Lowboy trailers are basically developed for transporting oversized items that often exceed the legal height requirements for flatbed trailer transport.

▎RGN Trailer

The RGN or mobile Gooseneck trailer was invented in 1958 and is ideal for transporting long, tall loads. The front part separates, allowing the trailer to descend to the ground to form a slope. Because of this factor, loads are usually driven onto trailers such as trucks and other motorized equipment. RGN trailers can be increased to more than 20 axles, so they can carry up to 150,000 pounds of cargo.

 ▎RGN trailer size

Here are the best sizes for RGN trailers:

-- Maximum shipping weight: 42,000 LBS.

-- Maximum well length: 29 ft (main deck).

-- Maximum well width: 8.5 ft.

- Maximum legal cargo height: 11.6 feet.

▎How is the Lowboy trailer different from the RGN trailer?

Trying to choose the best trailer to transport your goods can be a daunting task. Both Lowboy trailers and RGN trailers are ideal for carrying tall and long haul cargo, so which is best for your cargo?

Here are the differences:

Lowboy Trailer:

Created in the 1920s, Lowboy trailers are unpowered trailers typically used to transport and transfer taller items and products. Items usually transported by low trailers are higher than the legal height of products that flatbed trailers can carry, and are usually industrial equipment such as bulldozers.

Low bed trailer size

Here are the maximum dimensions of a low trailer:

-- Maximum cargo weight: 40,000 pounds (with two axles), maximum 80,000 pounds (with additional axles).

-- Maximum well length: 24 ft to 29.6 ft

-- Maximum well height: 18 to 24 inches.

- Maximum legal width: 8.5 feet.

- Maximum legal height of cargo: 11.5 feet to 12 feet.

- Maximum legal total load height: 14 ft.

As you can see, low bed trailers and RGN trailers have similar features. However, depending on your needs, one may serve you better than the other. If it would be easier to transport your goods to a trailer, then an RGN trailer would be more suitable. If you are looking for something cheaper, the lower level is better because RGN can offer you more services because they are professional.