How to choose the right low flatbed lowbed trailer?

How to choose the right low flatbed lowbed trailer?

Are you looking for a durable low flatbed trailer to haul equipment and machinery? No matter what goods you transport, it is very important to ensure that the goods are delivered safely and reliably.

Low bed truck is one of the most common equipment transportation methods. For companies that need to load large items, this type of trailer is very advantageous. However, if there is no semi-trailer, it is almost impossible to load oversized parts. Below we will introduce the knowledge about the low-level semi-trailer
What is a lowbed/lowboy semi trailer?

Lowbed semi trailers are widely used, mainly for medium and long-distance freight transportation. low deck trailers are commonly used to transport heavy vehicles, rail vehicles, mining machinery, forestry machinery, agricultural machinery, and other heavy-duty cargo.

The low bed trailer structure usually adopts a concave beam frame. The lower the center of gravity, the better the stability and safety, and the stronger the ability to transport ultra-high cargo. The front section of the frame is a gooseneck (the traction pin in the front section of the gooseneck is connected to the traction saddle on the tractor, and the rear end of the gooseneck is connected to the semi-trailer frame) Cargo platform (the lowest part of the frame), the rear end is the wheel frame (including wheels).

History of low flatbed trailer

The first trailer we know today was invented in the 1920s. Early models had riveted goosenecks, which were hung from the front of the trailer to the truck. Because of this design, any operable equipment must be driven to the deck above the rear tires.

In the 1950s, heavy load trailers had a new design. In 1958, a removable gooseneck or removable gooseneck (RGN) was added to make loading easier.

Modern lowboy trailers typically work with hydraulic systems; a hydraulic ram lifts the trailer to meet the unit post-loading. They also include air breaks and are towed by semi-trucks.
Features of low bed semi trailer

1. The series of lowbed trailers have flat-plate, concave beam and exposed tire structures, and the longitudinal beams are straight or gooseneck. The frame is stepped and the longitudinal beam section is I-shaped. It has the characteristics of high rigidity and high strength.

2. The main plane of the frame and cargo platform is low, which ensures the stability of transportation and is suitable for carrying various types of engineering machinery, large equipment and steel.

3. The electrical system of a semi-trailer is composed of seven-core sockets, cables, gas lines, various lamps, etc. It is used for lighting, safety warning, and air supply for brakes. Generally, if you look at the regularity of electrical wiring, you basically know how the quality of this heavy transport trailer.

4. The support device of the semi-trailer is mainly used to support the low flatbed trailer when it is detached, and is composed of legs and connecting brackets.

5. The low loader truck protection device consists of side protection and rear protection to protect pedestrians and other vehicles.

6. Other accessories on the semi-trailer include toolboxes, spare tire racks, etc. There are also some small accessories such as tight ropes and rope hooks, which are very functional accessories, which need to be selected according to their own types of goods.

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