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Lowboy Trailer: Types, Benefits, and Buying Guide

If you find a lowboy trailer for sale at a price you can afford, it’s really worth the investment for your fleet and your company. This type of semi-trailer is often called a lowbed trailer or a double drop trailer, due to the two drops in the deck height. The low deck makes it safer for heavy haul transport and easier to load weighty, tall, and wide equipment.

The term lowboy gooseneck trailer is used due to the shape of the arched front end (or ‘neck’) that connects the trailer to trucks or other heavy haul transport vehicles. Continue reading for more information on the types of lowboy trailer available, their benefits, and their applications.

Or if you’re looking for a new or used lowboy trailer for sale today, browse through our collection on this page and contact us if you see something suitable for you. We’re more than happy to help anytime.

Featured Lowboy Manufacturers

Alpha HD Trailers

Based in Oelwein, Iowa, Alpha HD Trailers specializes in specialized and long-lasting open deck semi-trailers. They specialize in custom-built trailers that are suited to specific needs in the commercial and construction industries, and their leadership team has over 100 years of combined experience. Alpha HD, which is proudly manufactured in the USA, places a strong emphasis on careful design and production procedures.

‍Why Choose Alpha HD?

Expertise in Customization: Adapts trailers to particular transport requirements.
Sturdy Construction: Prioritizes strong construction for enduring functionality.
Specialized Solutions: Concentrates on semi-trailers with an open deck for usage in construction and business.

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XL Specialized Trailers

Based in Manchester, Iowa, XL Specialized Trailers is one of the top designers and producers of highly specialized and engineered heavy-haul trailers in the United States. With a focus on manufacturing flexibility to satisfy a range of needs, XL serves clients in the construction, commercial, agricultural, wind energy, oil and gas, infrastructure, and bespoke transportation sectors. Their production shop implements lean manufacturing techniques and prioritizes efficiency and adaptability.

Why Choose XL Specialized?

Engineering Prowess: renowned for producing heavily customized, intricately constructed heavy-haul trailers.
Numerous Applications: Provides unique trailer solutions to a range of industries.
Manufacturing Flexibility: Effectively modifies output to satisfy particular client needs.

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BWS Trailers

Equipment, tag-a-long, and hydraulic detachable gooseneck trailers are among the many types of trailers designed and constructed by Centreville, New Brunswick, Canada-based BWS Manufacturing Ltd. They prioritize performance and dependability while creating durable trailers that can manage a range of loads. With decades of experience in the trailer manufacturing sector, BWS is dedicated to innovation.

‍Why Choose BWS?

Sturdy Construction: Constructs durable trailers that can manage heavy loads.
Creative Solutions: Constantly creates new features to improve trailer functionality.
Experience and Dependability: Reliable trailer designs are a result of decades of experience.

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Choice Trailers

A top producer of custom heavy-haul lowbed and chassis trailers for the mining, oilfield, construction, military, and specialty transportation industries, Choice Trailers is based in Katy, Texas. With more than 20 years of expertise, they are experts in offering unique features and requirements for a wide variety of product lines that are all created and produced at their own plant.

Why Choose Choice Trailers?

Focus on Customization: specializes in building heavy-duty lowbed and chassis trailers to meet the demands of particular industries.
Industry Experience: More than 20 years of experience working with a variety of industries.
American Made: Takes pride in designing and producing trailers in the United States of America.

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Types of lowboy trailer

Removable gooseneck trailer

An RGN lowboy trailer allows the gooseneck to be removed from the truck for easy loading and unloading. This also means the deck can be lowered to make it easier for heavier equipment and machinery to be loaded.

Fixed neck lowboy

Unlike an RGN trailer, a fixed neck lowboy is permanently attached to the trailer, rather than being detachable or adjustable. This makes loading a little more challenging as the gooseneck does not lower to the ground.

Hydraulic neck lowboy

Hydraulic detachable goosenecks(HDGs) use hydraulic cylinders to lift and lower the deck when the trailer is connected to the truck. This is quicker, easier, and safer. The front deck height can also be adjusted to suit the terrain on a specific journey. At the heavier end of our range, we have 110HDG (capable of carrying 110,000 pounds) and 120HDG (carrying120,000 pounds) trailers to choose from.

Mechanical neck lowboy

These are lighter in weight in comparison to hydraulic neck lowboy trailers, but they take more time to attach and detach. It typically involves using pins, cranks, levers, and manual labor. They are much cheaper though and easier to maintain.

Air neck lowboy

This type of lowboy trailer uses an air suspension system to raise and lower the gooseneck. It is similar to a hydraulic system, but instead of cylinders an air neck lowboy uses airbags and an air compressor. This allows for quick and easy loading.

Extendable lowboy trailer

The deck length can be adjusted to make it longer or shorter. This makes the design ideal for carrying oversized or extra-long loads. These often have an increased number of axles to support heavier and longer loads. Here, you can search through a number of models from different lowboy trailer manufacturers, including 110HDE and 90HDE models.

Typical applications for lowboy trailers

Lowboy trailers are designed to handle oversized, heavy, and tall loads by providing a low deck, extra support and versatile loading options. This is what separates this heavy haul trailer from a standard flatbed trailer. They are essential for industries such as construction, manufacturing, and heavy haul transport. General load capacities range from standard models that can load up to 30 tons, up to 55 ton lowboy trailer models and beyond.

The trailers with larger load capacities are often used to transport:

Bulldozers, cranes, excavators, and backhoe loaders.
Extraordinarily large manufacturing machines.
Vehicles such as buses, trucks, and tanks.
Construction materials such as steel beams and concrete pipes.
Industrial structures like transformers or generators.
Military equipment such as armored vehicles and artillery.

Advantages of using a lowbed trailer

Low deck height helps to accommodate taller loads.
Low center of gravity provides better stability during transport.
High-strength materials withstand the weight and pressure of heavy equipment.
Multiple axles distribute weight and boost stability.
Loading and unloading heavy loads is made easier.
Can be used to transport a wide variety of equipment and vehicles.

Disadvantages of using a lowbed trailer

Typically more expensive when compared to standard trailers.
Less maneuverable, especially in tight spaces, due to their size and number of axles.
Hydraulic and air neck lowboys require more maintenance and care to ensure safe operation.
Special permits and regulations may apply for each item you transport and the place you transport them to. For example, there may be weight limits or travel restrictions on specific roads. You may even need an escort vehicle.

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