{"id":4514,"date":"2024-01-11T09:00:36","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T14:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.heavyequipmenttransport.com\/blog\/?p=4514"},"modified":"2025-04-29T12:24:16","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T16:24:16","slug":"how-to-choose-the-right-equipment-trailer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.heavyequipmenttransport.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-right-equipment-trailer\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose the Right Equipment Trailer"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4514\" class=\"elementor elementor-4514\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-71a770d0 elementor-section-items-top elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"71a770d0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" 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elementor-size-default\">William Thomas \/ January 2021<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-698c6c6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"698c6c6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trailers are indispensable utility vehicles for hauling heavy and oversized loads. With many trailer types available, choosing the right one for your business operations or to ship your freight can be confusing. But what should you look for when looking for the best trailer? Read on to learn more about the details of determining the correct type of trailer for your equipment transport, the most common trailers for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heavyequipmenttransport.com\/services\/oversize-load-shipping-services.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">oversize load shipping<\/a>, and the benefits of choosing the right trailer for equipment hauling.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f8b81c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5f8b81c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Choosing The Right Trailer To Transport Your Heavy Equipment<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69226ce0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"69226ce0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heavyequipmenttransport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2016-JLG-Sky-Trak-10054-Telehandler-Shipping.png\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-4520\" alt=\"Transporting a 2016 JLG Sky Trak 10054 Telehandler\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.heavyequipmenttransport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2016-JLG-Sky-Trak-10054-Telehandler-Shipping.png 500w, https:\/\/www.heavyequipmenttransport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2016-JLG-Sky-Trak-10054-Telehandler-Shipping-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3444492c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3444492c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>&#8220;The right trailer provides the required load capacity, stability, and safety features for seamless transportation of oversize loads.&#8221;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ab7703b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1ab7703b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Trailers come in different types, each serving specific purposes. For instance, a trailer that ships liquefied loads differs from one that hauls heavy equipment like a combine. Here are key factors that determine the kind of trailer for equipment transport:<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Load Capacity<\/strong><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Before choosing a trailer for your equipment:<\/span><\/p><ol><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1. Determine the maximum weight your trailer can carry.<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2. Determine the weight of items you will be hauling and ensure the type of trailer you choose can transport them comfortably.<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3. Check the weight restrictions on your towing equipment to avoid exceeding the maximum weight limit.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><strong>Trailer Size<\/strong><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Trailers come in different sizes. Before hauling your equipment, consider its dimensions and determine the best trailer.<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Determine your Needs<\/strong><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Before purchasing a utility trailer, determine your needs to make more informed decisions. Start by identifying the primary purpose of your trailer and consider how often you will use it. For instance, a trailer used to ship construction materials differs from the one you can use to ship carnival equipment like amusement rides.<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Deck Material<\/strong><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Equipment trailers come in different decks, including wooden and steel decks, and each has advantages. So, you choose one that aligns with your load capacity and durability needs.<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Hitch Type<\/strong><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When choosing a trailer to haul your equipment, choose a hitch that matches your towing truck. For instance, if you are looking for a hitch type that offers stability for oversized and heavy loads, then RGN hitches are the best options. Bumper hitches are best suited for smaller equipment.<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Quality<\/strong><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When buying a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heavyequipmenttransport.com\/trailers\/multi-axle-trailer-transport.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">heavy equipment trailer<\/a>, you should consider one of top quality to maximize efficiency. It would help if you researched more about different trailer manufacturers or providers to get the best quality trailer with heavy load-bearing capacity.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2fccb946 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2fccb946\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-22abece5\" data-id=\"22abece5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4b81ce7f elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4b81ce7f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3dbccb2c\" data-id=\"3dbccb2c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51496d95 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"51496d95\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Transport Your Heavy Equipment Today<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48a0ce04 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"48a0ce04\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Heavy Equipment Transport is always available for a quote. Fill out the form or give us a call now!\u00a0<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"tel:8887302951\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"tel:8887302951\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">(888) 730-2951<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-26c77a49\" data-id=\"26c77a49\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f2e22ca elementor-mobile-align-left elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"7f2e22ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm elementor-animation-sink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.heavyequipmenttransport.com\/estimate-form2.php\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-arrow-alt-circle-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Start Quote<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5a9e7b1b elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5a9e7b1b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3da18db5\" data-id=\"3da18db5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bd14b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1bd14b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Are The Most Common Types Of Trailers for Oversize Load Shipping<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e279c56 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e279c56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Heavy-duty equipment trailers are used in industries, including manufacturing facilities, construction sites, and distribution centers. These trailers are categorized according to axle category, which includes 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 13, and 19. Trailers with higher axle capacity can carry more load.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">These trailers include:<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Standard Flatbed Trailer<\/strong><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Standard flatbed trailers are common types of oversized load shipping trailers that carry heavy loads weighing up to 48,000 pounds and as long as 48 to 53 feet, depending on the length of the trailer. These trailers can be 48&#8242; to 53&#8242;, depending on the trailer&#8217;s capacity, allowing them to carry equipment.<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Step-Deck Trailer<\/strong><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Step-deck trailers are the same as flatbed trailers except that they have two deck heights. These are among the most popular trailers. The overall deck&#8217;s length is 43 to 53 feet, with the upper deck being 11 feet long and the lower deck measuring 37 to 41 feet.<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Flatbed Spread Axle Trailer<\/strong><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A flatbed spread axle trailer is similar to a standard flatbed trailer, except they have different rear axles. These trailers have single axles spread apart at a more considerable distance than a standard flatbed with tandem axles.<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Lowboy Trailer<\/strong><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Lowboy is a specially designed trailer to move overweight and over-height goods. These trailers are very close to the ground compared to other trailer types. They are mostly preferred for transporting tall machinery weighing between 40,000 and 80,000 pounds.<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Other Types of Equipment Trailers<\/strong><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Other equipment trailers include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u2022 Drop Deck Trailer<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u2022 Landoll Trailer<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u2022 Conestoga Trailer<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u2022 Removable Goose Neck (RGN) Trailer<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u2022 Stretch Removable Gooseneck Trailer<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u2022 Extendable Drop-Deck Trailer<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e39028 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0e39028\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heavyequipmenttransport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Crane-Truck-Haul-e1704927673405.png\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-4521\" alt=\"Transporting a crane on a lowboy trailer\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.heavyequipmenttransport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Crane-Truck-Haul-e1704927673405.png 500w, https:\/\/www.heavyequipmenttransport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Crane-Truck-Haul-e1704927673405-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c74dcbc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4c74dcbc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Choosing the Right Trailer for Heavy Equipment Hauling Is Essential<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cd1c658 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7cd1c658\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Choosing the right <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heavyequipmenttransport.com\/trailers\/trailer-transport-services.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trailer for equipment hauling<\/a> is necessary to ensure a hitch-free hauling. The right trailer provides the required load capacity, stability, and safety features for seamless transportation of oversize loads. On the other hand, a wrong trailer can lead to equipment damage, legal issues, and safety hazards.<\/p><p>We understand the benefit of choosing the right equipment to haul heavy machinery at Heavy Equipment Transport. We also have various trailers with different axle capacities, ensuring your valuable equipment is shipped safely and efficiently.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3af22b9b elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3af22b9b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-420fc2bb\" 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