Lowboy Vs RGNs: What's The Difference For Heavy Duty ...

06 Jan.,2025

 

Lowboy Vs RGNs: What's The Difference For Heavy Duty ...

When it comes to transporting oversized freight, finding the right trailer for the job is essential. Lowboy and removable gooseneck (RGN) trailers offer substantial benefits to haulers, and feature some key differences that haulers should be aware of. Below, we&#;ll go over a brief profile for both RGNs and lowboys, as well highlight a few of Kingpin Trailer&#;s currently available models. Read on to learn more!

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Hauling Capacities

One of the key distinguishing features between removable goose neck trailers and lowboys comes down to loading functionality and hauling capacity. A two-axle double drop lowboy trailer can support up to 48,000 pounds with the opportunity to double this capacity by using additional axles. A double drop well can range in length from 24 to 29.6&#;. These lengths make the trailers ideal for equipment like bulldozers, heavy equipment, and more. The standard RGN configuration consists of:

  • Tri-axle to support up to 55,000lbs
  • Fixed neck
  • 29&#;6&#; well

Removable gooseneck trailers can be configured to support up to 150,000 pounds or more across multiple axles and the main deck length is typically 29&#;6, making them ideal for cranes and implement machinery. The standard RGN configuration consists of:

  • Tandem axle to support up to 48,000lbs
  • 29&#;6&#; well.

RGN Unique Feature: Ramp Loading

When hauling the heavy freight that is common for semi-trailers, one of the most distinctive advantages for RGNs is the ability to use a ramp for loading. RGNs can be lowered to the ground to create a large ramp for vehicles or equipment to be driven right onto the trailer, which is made possible by the hydraulic powered gooseneck. Having the ability to load via a ramp is beneficial as it removes the need to procure additional equipment like cranes or lifts.

Lowboy Ins and Outs

Fixed neck lowboys, as the name suggests, do not have a removable gooseneck and are often lighter weight to permit for more load capacity. Loading is available from both the side and the back. Lowboys are often used for the Oil & Gas, Agriculture, and Construction and Paving Industries.
Ultimately, when it comes to making the decision between purchasing a standard lowboy or RGN trailer, you&#;ll want to keep your hauling capacity, loading abilities, and budget in mind.

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Lowboy Trailers at Kingpin

As the leading North American manufacturer of a complete line of trailers, Trail King designs, engineers, and produces hauling solutions for multiple industries. Kingpin is proud to carry several of Trail King&#;s products in our inventory, including the following:

  • Trail King TK102HDG; 53&#; Hydraulic Detachable Gooseneck, Tridem
  • Trail King TK110HDG Hydraulic Detachable Gooseneck Trailer, Tri-Axle
  • Trail King TK80HDG & TKFA1; 53&#; Hydraulic Detachable Gooseneck w/ Flip Axle

Lowboy/RGN Trailers For Rent

Lowboy/RGN Trailers For Rent

Custom Truck One Source is North America&#;s leading truck supplier, specializing in lowboy trailers for rent in addition to many others. We supply new, used, and rental trucks and trailers to the forestry, construction, and building supply industries, making us your one-stop shop for lowboy trailer rentals. Our stock consists of the world&#;s leading manufacturers including our own range of Load King trailers. All our stock is rigorously maintained as well as competitively priced, and if you need a detailed quote, please contact us, and our experts will be happy to help.

Need to know more about renting one or more of our lowboys? Then please call us at 833-305-RENT () to speak to one of our expert team members.

FAQs

What types of lowboys do you have?

We have a comprehensive stock of RGN and lowboy trailers, so when you&#;re looking for a lowboy for rent, we are the U.S&#;s number one choice. All our rental stock is fully maintained, but if you encounter a problem, it&#;s backed up by our quality on-road support, so you know you will be getting a trailer that won&#;t let you down when you need it the most. Whether you need a detachable gooseneck lowboy trailer or any other type of lowboy trailer rental, we have you covered. We&#;d be surprised if there is a lowboy trailer for rent that we don&#;t have, but if so, just let us know, and we&#;ll try and source one for you.

What&#;s the maximum weight a lowboy can carry?

For a 2-axle trailer, it&#;s about 40,000 pounds (20 US tons), but extra weight can be added up to 80,000lbs (40 US tons, with trailer and load combined) depending on the number of axles. Our lowboy trailers for rent cover these weight limits, so you are sure to find the right lowboy for your project. At the higher capacity end of 75 US tons, we have single and triple lowboy trailers to choose from, the largest being a custom detachable gooseneck trailer with 3 x 25,000lbs axles.

Can you help us choose the right lowboy trailer for rent?

We sure can. Custom Truck is staffed by a team of people who love trucks and trailers. We only want our customers to get the most out of their lowboy trailer rental from us, so if you need some advice on the right specification lowboy for your project, you have come to the right place as we have experts on hand to advise. There is nothing worse than renting the wrong trailer for the job, and there are specific differences between standard lowboys and our lowboy gooseneck trailers for rent. This is why we are North America&#;s leading full-service truck and trailer dealer; just ask our clients.

What&#;s the difference between a lowboy and an RGN trailer?

The main difference is the detachable gooseneck. RGN (removable gooseneck trailers) means the gooseneck can be detached from the front allowing better loading and unloading of cargo. The other main difference between a lowboy gooseneck and a standard lowboy is the height and weight capacity. This is higher with a gooseneck on both fronts, so it&#;s ideal for larger items like trucks and heavy machinery. Traditional lowboy trailers cannot be lowered any further, meaning you will need extra equipment to do so and limits the type of cargo you can carry. A gooseneck lowboy trailer will typically have more axles and be larger and heavier than a traditional lowboy trailer.

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