Lowboy Trailer
An extremely low-profile trailer with a deck height of approximately 18 to 24 inches off the ground, designed to haul the tallest and heaviest equipment. Lowboys can typically carry 40,000 to 80,000 lbs and are used primarily for construction equipment, industrial machinery, and other oversize loads. The low deck height allows tall cargo to stay under bridge clearance limits.
Detailed Explanation
An extremely low-profile trailer with a deck height of approximately 18 to 24 inches off the ground, designed to haul the tallest and heaviest equipment. Lowboys can typically carry 40,000 to 80,000 lbs and are used primarily for construction equipment, industrial machinery, and other oversize loads. The low deck height allows tall cargo to stay under bridge clearance limits.
Example
A contractor ships a 70,000-lb bulldozer on a lowboy trailer from an equipment rental yard to a highway construction project site.
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