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What is the difference between lowbed trailer and detachable gooseneck lowboy trailer?

TITAN VEHICLE | 2020-04-21
What is the difference between lowbed trailer and detachable gooseneck lowboy trailer?

1. Different loading methods:

Loading with lowbed trailers, you cannot lower it any further. That means you can’t work without auxiliary equipment for lifting cargo and loading it onto the trailer. For that matter, it will limit you to the type of cargo that you can carry on lowbed trailers. 

With RGN trailers, you don’t have to be worried about this since you can almost carry all types of cargo. Characteristics of detachable gooseneck lowboy trailer are that it can be detached from the front unlike with a lowbed semi trailer. This feature has been provided in an RGN trailer to enhance loading and offloading of cargo. The user has an easy time during such occasions. This is unlike for a lowbed semi trailer that load the cargo from rear. It is possible to carry heavy motorized machinery since the trailer can be lowered to its ramp. The appropriate trailer to choose depends on the cargo type that you want to handle.

Owing to these notable characteristics, the RGN trailer is easy to load. This capability enhances the efficiency of the detachable gooseneck lowboy trailer over that of the lowbed trailer.

Detachable gooseneck lowboy trailer front loading

 

2. Different trailer structures:

The detachable gooseneck lowboy trailer offers you with a more durable and strong structure compared to a lowbed semi trailer. Due to the detachable design of the gooseneck and the need for a lower working platform as provided by the lowboy trailer option, high strength material with a rational design has been put in place.

3. Different weight and height capacity:

Weight and height considerations are some of the considerations to make in your choice of a trailer. Detachable gooseneck lowboy trailer is the best type to transport cargo that is heavy and tall especially when these two parameters exceed the standard set by the law. While a lowbed trailer can help you in such occasions, RGN can take relatively higher capacity and dimensions of cargo. 

For standard cargo, you can go for a lowbed semi trailer. If they are a concern for you, go for detachable gooseneck lowboy trailer. However, an RGN lowboy trailer may not be an economically feasible option.

Customer feedback of TITAN detachable gooseneck lowboy trailer

 

4. The stability of detachable gooseneck lowboy trailer is better:

Stability is a very important factor during the loading, transportation and offloading of cargo.  Due to its low center of gravity, the detachable gooseneck lowboy trailer is the most stable option. You would want this type of trailer when carry heavy load that needs some good balance during transportation.

Stable operations not only make your job easier but also enhance your efficiency. You won’t have to compromise on travelling speeds because of stability issues. In the end, you will have done your transportation swiftly.

5. Number of Axles:

Most of the common lowbed trailers that you will ever find in the market have 3 axles. For detachable gooseneck lowboy trailer, they have 3 or more axle/line commonly. Lowbed trailers can taken any cargo within the set legal freight weight hence are applicable in most industries. 

At times, you will have some cargo that needs special trailers and in such a case, the detachable gooseneck lowboy trailers are the best option. These are the type of trailers to use in motor and construction industries. Any industry that uses heavy machinery has an extensive use of detachable gooseneck lowboy trailers. This is more so due to their stability made possible by their low center of gravity.

TITAN 3 lines 6 axles detachable gooseneck trailer

 

6. Different cost:

Detachable gooseneck lowboy trailers are usually more expensive than lowbed semi trailers.

In that case, the choice of investing in a more specialized hauler for heavy cargo would mean spending a lot more money than when going for a lowbed trailer. The enhanced capabilities that make detachable gooseneck lowboy trailer able to take up a 100 tons cargo compared to an 60 tons cargo comes with increased cost.

 

If you want more information about our semi-trailer, please click “Removable Gooseneck Trailer“. 

 

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