JCSI said:
1. I'm looking at Trail King and Eager Beaver, specs are similar but their is a HUGE price difference. Can anyone shed some light on that?
2. My partners asked me to inquire about tandem trailers but based on info above I do not see how that is even possible. All the competition in the area uses tandems and similar weight class machines but are they overweight?
3. I go in and out of residential areas all day. Will I regret buying a trailer that will be 10' longer than what I have?
Thank you for any replies sorry if I rambled on for too longHello all I am new to this forum, and I have some questions about hydraulic detach trailers. I am currently in a 3-way partnership and we operate a small excavation company (57 year old company). I run a '04 Sterling tractor with 172" WB (16,520lb), '91 Holden single drop tri-axle (20,300lb) and I haul a PC200-8 that weighs in at 49,520lb (full of fuel, undercarriage clean, but grousers have dirt stuck in them). Total weight is 86,500lb, 1st Axle has 9,860lb, 2-3 have 33,240lb, 4-6 have 43,400lb. The way I see it and please tell me if I'm wrong is I need a longer trailer with a longer GN so I can slide my 5th wheel forward to get some more weight on the truck without going over on my drivers. I do have a Overweight/Overwidth for Kansas and stay local with my business, but the way I am right now I'm over on my trailer axles and probably do not meet bridge. Now that we have that out of the way here are my questions:1. I'm looking at Trail King and Eager Beaver, specs are similar but their is a HUGE price difference. Can anyone shed some light on that?2. My partners asked me to inquire about tandem trailers but based on info above I do not see how that is even possible. All the competition in the area uses tandems and similar weight class machines but are they overweight?3. I go in and out of residential areas all day. Will I regret buying a trailer that will be 10' longer than what I have?Thank you for any replies sorry if I rambled on for too long
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No worries on the rambling, they are all very good questions. I'm an engineer at Kaufman Trailers. We also sell lowboys and would love you to consider us in the mix with Eager Beaver and Trail King but if you're set on one of those that's no problem, I understand brand allegiance and I'm actually a fan of it. Either way, here's my 2 cents worth on the questions above.1. For your purposes, both Eager Beaver and Trail King will do the job. They are definitely different in some areas (Eager Beaver uses Grade 80 flanges in their beams and TrailKing is using Grade 100 or "T1" but I think for your purposes Eager Beaver would hold up fine). There are also some other dimensional and feature differences that I'll leave up to you differentiate. In summary though I do think both companies make a reputable product, Trail King's just a little more proud of theirs2. You are right on the border of definitely needing to go to a tri-axle. There's really no way to know for sure whether you need tandem or tri unless you give me the exact weight of your truck. Then we could figure whether a tandem is possible. Our Tandem 35 Ton Spring weighs in at about 15,000 lbs. and our Tandem air weighs about 15,500 lbs. Our tri-axle air weighs in at 20,000 lbs. We also offer a triaxle 45 Ton Spring that weighs around 18,000 and is a really good option for people in your shoes that may barely need a tri-axle as I don't think you'll find a better price on a quality (T1 built) tri-axle lowboy.3. One of the most common options we sell to people that are in your shoes that do a lot of "development work" is a beavertail and ramps on the back. You can't beat this loading capability when you're in a development and just don't have room to detach. Check one out here Anyhow, best of luck and feel free to call me even if you aren't interested in any of our trailers. I'd be happy to help you with any of your questions.Daniel Downing, PE336-790-6822
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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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.
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 of lowboy trailers include:
Disadvantages of lowboy trailers include:
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:
If you answered yes to most of these questions, a lowboy trailer might be the right choice for you.
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.
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″.
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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