The dimensions and specifications of Lowboy trailers make them ideal for tall, heavy, and wide-load transport for clients looking to haul such equipment. These aspects usually vary depending on the intended capacity, design, manufacturer, and use. However, the main specifications include:

• • Low deck height, which is very close to the ground, usually lower than standard trailers
• • Multiple axle configurations for weight distribution
• • Ramps to facilitate loading and off-loading
• • Detachable gooseneck
• • Various sizes to handle different weights and cargo, which include the number of axles and spacing
• • Steerable axles for maneuverability
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Heavy Equipment Transport experts also understand the dimensions of this transporter, which helps us determine the load type or equipment hauled on Lowboy trailers. Since the payload capacity ranges from 40,000 to over 80,000 pounds for heavy-duty models, the dimensions of the Lowboy trailer are optimized to handle such weight.

Generally, the standard dimensions of a Lowboy trailer include a legal length of about 24 feet to 29 feet, but sometimes, it can be longer, ranging from 48 feet to 80 feet. The maximum well height ranges from 18 inches to 29 inches. The legal freight height ranges from 11 feet to 12 feet, and the maximum legal width is 8.6 feet.

Heavy Equipment Transport considers these legal dimensions of the Lowboy trailer, gauging the right load it can ship, which also helps avoid unnecessary delays and fines or potential risks to the drivers, your load, and other road users.

Still, with these dimensions, there are also additional extensions called outriggers. These are added on the trailer’s sides for enhanced stability and support when shipping wide or oversized cargo. They prevent your hauled equipment or machinery from tipping over or shifting during transit.