I. Ordinary low bed trailer
An ordinary low flatbed trailer has the flatbed type; that is, the platform carrying the cargo is the flatbed. Low bed trailers are used to transport ordinary heavy goods. It can’t carry high loads like other semitrailers. Due to the flatbed type, this type of trailer has a higher working platform than other low flatbed trailers. The location of the work platform illustrates its limitations in higher cargo transport.
application
A standard 3-axle low bed trailer can transport up to 40 tons. However, load capacity can be increased by increasing the number of axles. The load capacity also depends on the type of axle. Some customers use more load-bearing axles depending on the weight of the cargo they ship. In general, manufacturers can configure 13, 16, 18, or 20 tonnage axles according to the customer’s transportation needs, so you can customize according to the type of cargo requirements to meet your standard trailer.
advantages
One of the advantages of using a regular low flatbed trailer is that it is cost-effective. The trailer is cheaper than other heavy trailers. Another advantage is longer freight platforms. The rear part of an ordinary low flatbed trailer can be used as a loading platform.
II. Concave beam low bed trailer
This type of trailer is also known as a ground crawl trailer. The main feature of the trailer is its low loading platform. Its carrying platform is even lower than the height of the tire. The structure of a cargo-carrying platform is called a concave beam or through-beam structure.
advantages
The main advantage of a concave-beam semi-trailer is its high stability. The concave beam structure reduces the height of the center of gravity of the cargo, thus improving the stability during transportation.
application
Trailers are usually used to carry heavy equipment, cylinders, wind towers, chemical tanks, and other heavy cargo. Most suitable for large logistics transport company use.
III. Detachable gooseneck low bed trailer
Detachable gooseneck low bed trailer refers to a heavy low-platform semi-trailer with a mechanical or automatic detachable gooseneck and bearing platform of the trailer. The main use of the trailer includes the ability to climb the cargo being transported from the front end of the trailer to the carrying platform of the trailer.
application
Detachable gooseneck semitrailers are used to transport heavy equipment and machinery. When ordinary low planks are used, heavy loads are loaded from the rear mechanical ladder. However, when a detachable gooseneck semi is used, the cargo is loaded from the front.
advantages
Because the gooseneck is detachable, heavy loads can be loaded from the front. A live gooseneck trailer provides the convenience of loading goods from the front.
IV. Hydraulic gooseneck low bed trailer
A detachable gooseneck trailer’s gooseneck is generally equipped with 4 hydraulic devices: one group for gooseneck lifting and another group for gooseneck before and after the easy removal of movement. Of course, there are also models with front-end loading and rear hydraulic ladder loading live gooseneck semi-trailers.
application
Hydraulic gooseneck low bed trailers are widely used and are the most common type of low flat semi trailer. The trailer uses a hydraulic cylinder to remove the gooseneck. Hydraulic devices lower and raise the trailer as needed when loading the cargo.
advantages
One advantage is that it is safer to load heavy loads from the front than from the rear or side. It is not safe to load from the back, especially when moving heavy equipment. The rear has a climbing structure. As a result, long ladders are needed to load heavy equipment. Heavy objects may fall off the ladder or from the rear onto the cargo platform. Such a drop can damage equipment or cargo before it can even be shipped.
