What is a lowbed semi trailer? What should we pay attention to when buying a lowbed semi trailer? Why are the prices of lowbed semi trailers different? I believe that many customers have a lot of doubts about lowbed semi trailers. Today I will use YUHANG 3 axle lowbed trailer to answer these questions.
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Lowbed semi trailers refer to heavy-duty trailers with a low load-bearing platform and the ability to transport large construction machinery and equipment. This type of semi trailer is usually used to transport heavy machinery or vehicles, such as: excavators, bulldozers, pavers, cranes, forestry machinery, mining equipment, special vehicles and other heavy-duty goods. The lower the center of gravity of a lowbed semi trailer, the better its stability and safety performance, and the stronger its ability to transport large or ultra-high cargo. The lowbed trailers designed and produced by our factory have very obvious advantages over other suppliers in transporting large cargo. YUHANG VEHICLE’s lowbed semi trailer is not only your choice but your best choice.
Among them, lowbed semi trailers are mainly sold in three different types of design structures, and they have a wide range of applications. The details are as follows: straight lowbed semi trailer, RGN detachable gooseneck trailer, and concave-beam lowbed trailer.
Straight lowbed semi trailer
The entire cargo loading platform is straight, above the wheels. The upper space of the overlapping portion of the tractor and trailer is fully utilized, giving it a larger cargo platform area. This kind of trailer has a relatively simple design structure and a short manufacturing cycle. It is mostly used to transport medium and heavy goods, with a load capacity of 30-90 tons. YUHANG factory can also produce expandable lowbed trailer, which can be used to transport extra-long goods, such as: wind turbine blades and have multiple functions.
RGN detachable gooseneck trailer
This RGN detachable gooseneck trailer is also known as the detachable gooseneck lowboy trailer. The cargo loading platform is behind the gooseneck, making it possible to lower the center of gravity of the main cargo platform by adjusting the height of the “fifth wheel.” RGN detachable gooseneck trailers are mostly used to transport crawler machinery and equipment, loaders, cranes, etc. YUHANG removable gooseneck lowboy trailer is the best partner for your transportation needs, it is famous for its high load capacity from 60 tons to 180 tons.
Concave beam lowbed trailer
Our concave-beam lowbed trailer cargo platforms are recessed, with the load-bearing surface having the lowest height from the ground. This kind of vehicle is suitable for transporting precision instruments or overlong, overwide, and overweight items. The groove design of the bottom beam can lower the center of gravity, increase the stability of the vehicle, and reduce overturning during steering. It can adopt a variety of unloading methods, such as: rear unloading, side unloading, etc. The flexible design makes the unloading process more convenient and faster, improving logistics efficiency.
If you buy a cheap but low-quality lowbed semi trailer, you will spend a lot of time and money repairing it. The tractor is already costing you tens of thousands of dollars, so you’re better off investing in a better quality lowbed trailer.
1. Use and cutting of steel plates
YUHANG 3 axle lowbed semi trailer use higher-strength Q345B steel plates, which makes the main beams of our trailers thicker, with higher load-bearing capacity, better stability, and longer service life. At the same time, we use plasma cutting technology, which will greatly protect the toughness of the steel and ensure the original load-bearing performance of the lowbed trailer.
2. Welding of the frame
The importance of welding equipment for lowbed trailers is self-evident. We choose the most advanced robot welding technology in the industry. This is tighter and stronger than the traditional manual welding process and will not crack, especially when driving on poor road conditions and will not reduce the practical performance of the trailer.
3. Reasonable structural design
The normal use of lowbed semi trailers first benefits from its reasonable design structure. This requires comprehensive consideration of road conditions, loading platform height, legal regulations and load levels at the customer’s location. Experienced technical engineers will design the ideal platform height above the ground based on the type of cargo transported by the customer and the road conditions to ensure that the lowbed semi trailer has good passability.
4. Shot blasting and rust removal process
After all parts of the lowbed semi trailer are welded, shot blasting and rust removal is an essential step. Shot blasting removes oxides from the metal surface and improves the appearance quality of the trailer. The high-speed moving shot materials continuously impact the surface of the metal workpiece, crushing the oxide scale and rust spots attached to the surface and completely falling off. The shot blasting and rust removal process can improve the curvature and torsional fatigue strength of parts, improve stress corrosion and improve the adhesion of paint.
5. Branded parts
Our tri axle low bed truck trailer use world-renowned brand components such as WABCO brake valves, JOST landing gear, FUWA axles, and triangular tires. Every high-quality component ensures that the trailer can operate safely and stably for a long time.
Different dimensions (such as: length, width, height, etc.) of the same type of lowbed semi trailer will result in different effective loading volumes and vehicle weights of the trailer. This is caused by the processing materials of the semitrailer. Prices vary depending on the strength grade of the steel used.
Different brands of accessories will directly lead to price differences. For example, the prices of tires of different brands will be different, the air chambers of different materials, the air chambers between aluminum alloy and ordinary carbon steel will also be different, and the prices of axles of different brands vary greatly.
Then there is the choice of ABS. There is also a certain gap between the prices of well-known domestic brands and those of imported brands. In fact, considering the safety of driving, I recommend that all drivers choose carefully.
And all the lighting combinations for the entire vehicle. There are waterproof and ordinary ones on the market, and the side taillights also have LED and ordinary configurations. Of course, the costs are also different.
Even lowbed semi trailers with the same materials and configurations come from different manufacturers. Even if the same processing technology is used, the price will be different because the market positioning, brand value and operating costs of different manufacturers are also different. All in all, under a reasonable price mechanism, every price equals quality.
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The difficulty of transporting oversized loads is mainly reflected in the following aspects. Firstly, oversized loads are often huge and heavy, which brings great transport challenges. Therefore, it is especially important to choose the right low bed semi trailer for oversized loads.Secondly, consider how to load oversized items smoothly onto the transport vehicle when arranging the transport program. Also, ensure there is no shaking or movement during transport to avoid damaging or causing safety hazards to the goods. Special transport and equipment, like large low-bed trailers, are needed for the smooth transport of oversized loads.
Next, we’ll explore the key components of choosing the right lowbed semi-trailer to transport oversized cargo. These include what constitutes oversized cargo, types and characteristics of low bed trailers, and how to choose the right lowbed trailer supplier.
Oversized cargo usually refers to cargo with a very large weight or volume, common oversized cargo includes:
Heavy machinery and equipment: such as excavators, loaders, drilling rigs, road rollers, etc.
Industrial equipment: such as compressors, generators, boilers, transformers, etc.
Construction materials: such as steel, concrete components, large pipes, etc.
Transportation tools: such as large buses, trailers, aircraft, ships, etc.
Petrochemical equipment: such as reactors, towers, pipelines, etc.
These goods usually require a professional logistics company to be able to handle and transport them. Oversized cargo is larger and heavier than normal, so it needs special packaging and transport. This ensures safe and on-time delivery.
There are two types low low-bed trailers that can used for oversized cargo, as follows:
Normal Low Bed Trailer: This type of low bed trailer can be used to haul heavy machinery, equipment, and industrial equipment. The cargo can be loaded and offloaded from the low bed trailer rear part.
Gooseneck Removable Low Bed Trailer: This low bed trailer can carry larger items, like towers and pipelines. It is more suitable if the oversized cargo is too tall.
When choosing the right low-bed trailer, consider the load capacity, platform dimensions, stability, and safety. Also, consider the chassis’s ability to pass.
Loading Capacity: Oversized cargo is extremely heavy. This requires a low-bed trailer to have an extremely high loading capacity. Customers must take this into account when choosing a low-bed trailer.
Loading Platform Dimension: The loading platform dimension determines the goods transported. When choosing a low-bed trailer, customers should be aware of the dimensions of the goods to be transported. They should also pay special attention to the loading platform dimension.
Stability and Safety: The stability of the Low bed trailer design also has an impact on transport safety. A stronger chassis means more stability. Also, consider adding safety equipment such as fire extinguishers to the low-bed trailer. This will help prevent accidents.
Chassis Pass Ability: During transport, it may pass through some bad road conditions. It may also pass through tunnels and other places with height restrictions. This requires consideration of low bed trailer chassis pass ability.
Choose right low bed trailer supplier needs to consider these factors, as follows:
Company History: A long history of selling low-bed trailers often means the supplier has experience in production. It also has strong after-sales and production research and development capabilities.
Company Reputation: A company’s reputation attracts more customers and brings in more orders. A company with a good reputation pays extra attention to the terms and conditions of the contract. It keeps its word and brings the best quality low-trail beer to its customers.
Support Tech & After Sales Service: Many customers are not familiar with low-bed trailers. After purchase, it’s important to get timely technical support and fast after-sales service from the supplier.
Relevant licensing procedures shall be completed by the law. Effective measures shall be taken before traveling on the highway, following the designated time, route, and speed. Without permission, no unauthorized travel on the road. Shippers of large transport should be entrusted with the business qualification of road transport operators. They must truthfully fill in the waybill consignment of goods with the item name, specifications, weight, and other relevant information. The carrier shall apply to the road management agency for a permit for over-limit transport on the highway before the large object transport vehicle travels on the highway. They shall apply using the following provisions.
Choosing the right type of low-bed semi-trailer for an oversized load is critical to ensuring successful transportation. The right choice can significantly improve the safety and stability of transportation. This can prevent damage to cargo and effectively reduce transportation costs and improve overall efficiency. Therefore, when choosing a low bed trailer for transporting oversized cargo. You should consider several factors. These factors include the size and weight of the cargo, the adaptability of road conditions and the carrying capacity of the trailer.
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