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What is a rgn/lowboy trailer used for?

TITAN VEHICLE | 2020-05-19

The detachable gooseneck lowboy trailer is also called the rgn lowboy trailer, which is a vehicle used to carry heavy-duty cargo. There are two front loading and unloading methods, folding gooseneck lowboy trailer and split detachable gooseneck trailer.

It can be used to load and transport heavy machinery and equipment. The removable gooseneck trailer has a trailer frame and a gooseneck connection, which can be separated from each other.

What is lowboy trailer?

The gooseneck of the detachable gooseneck low plate semi-trailer is usually composed of four parts: a tractor, a force transmission system, an alignment adjustment system and a locking system. There are two kinds of locking control methods: manual control and pneumatic control.

The main difference between the RGN trailer and other lowbed semi-trailers is that its gooseneck can be unloaded. For lowbed trailer, heavy cargo are loaded from the rear. However, when using RGN trailers, the cargo is loaded from the front.

Hydraulic rgn lowboy trailer:

Hydraulic RGN trailers are widely used in the heavy transportation industry and are the most common type of lowboy trailer. The gooseneck trailer uses hydraulic cylinders to remove the gooseneck. When loading, the heavy equipment lowboy trailer can be lowered and raised as needed.

Advantage: Compared with other types of detachable gooseneck trailers, it is the simplest and fastest disassembly method.

Disadvantage: Military lowboy trailer is heavy and the deck length is short, the hydraulic system increases maintenance requirements and costs.

What is a rgn/lowboy trailer used for?

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Folding lowboy trailer:

The front part of the folding gooseneck trailer can be folded down to the ground, and their long decks are suitable for long and heavy cargo.

Advantage:80 ton lowboy trailer is lighter and cheaper, reducing additional maintenance costs for the hydraulic system.
Disadvantages: This type of trailer is more difficult and slower to raise and lower than hydraulic systems.

What is a rgn/lowboy trailer used for?

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How to Detach the Removable Gooseneck trailer?

When preparing to remove the gooseneck, you must first link the towing pin with the towing saddle. There are many types of removable gooseneck low-bed trailers. Most split gooseneck operating principles are the same. The following are the steps for detach the gooseneck of our hydraulic low bed trailer for your reference:

Step 1: Remove the positioning pin and the air pipe and wire connection

Step 2: As the gooseneck height decreases, the bottom angle of the front end of the semi-trailer lowers to the ground and rests on the ground. Once all the linkages have been safely removed, lower the cargo platform.

Step 3: Drive the gooseneck with the truck and drive the tractor far enough away

Step 4: After driving off the truck, you can now load comfortably from the front of the trailer bed.

What is a rgn/lowboy trailer used for?

Precautions:

Cargo weight: Please select the correct model to transport your cargo. If you plan to transport more than 70 tons of cargo, please consider buying a low-profile loader, RGN trailer and foldable gooseneck trailer.

The split gooseneck has a high load capacity and can transport heavy objects. In addition, the lower deck ensures that heavy objects remain stable during transportation.

Loading process: The process may be easier if you choose the correct model.

Although RGN and low loaders are very suitable for loading heavy goods, if you use lifting equipment, ordinary trailers may be the best choice. Most low-bed trailers are loaded from the front or rear.

When you need to remove the gooseneck from the tractor so that the gooseneck remains attached to the trailer frame. Secure the safety hook with a pin to fix the gooseneck in place and prevent the gooseneck from tipping forward.

What is a rgn/lowboy trailer used for?

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Cargo dimension: It is important to consider the dimensions of your cargo when choosing a trailer model. Consider the width and height, especially if your country has height limitations for transportation vehicles.

If the height of your cargo is too high, choose a low loader, an RGN trailer, or a folding gooseneck trailers. The models allow you to lower the rear part and reduce the total height of the cargo.

 

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