Plant trailers are specialized trailers designed for transporting heavy machinery, construction equipment, and other large items such as tractors, excavators, and forklifts.
These trailers come in various types and configurations to accommodate different types of equipment and meet specific transportation needs. Here are some common types of Plant Trailers
Flatbed Plant Trailer
These trailers have a flat, open deck without sides or a roof. They are versatile and can carry a wide range of equipment, including excavators, bulldozers, and loaders. Flatbed trailers are ideal for oversized or irregularly shaped loads.
Lowboy Trailer
Lowboy trailers are characterized by their extremely low deck height, allowing them to transport tall and heavy equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, and industrial machinery. They are also referred to as low-loaders.
Tilt Deck Trailer
Tilt deck trailers have a hydraulic tilting mechanism that allows the deck to be raised and lowered. This feature makes it easier to load and unload equipment with wheels, such as cars, small tractors, and scissor lifts.
Drop Deck Trailer
Drop deck trailers have a lower deck in the center section, which provides extra clearance for taller equipment while maintaining a lower overall profile for stability during transport. They are commonly used for hauling construction equipment like pavers and rollers.
Extendable Plant Trailer
These trailers have telescopic or extendable sections that can be adjusted to accommodate longer equipment. This flexibility makes them suitable for transporting various sizes of machinery.
Ramps and Beavertail Trailer
Ramps and beavertail trailers have built-in ramps or a sloped beavertail at the rear, making it easier to load wheeled equipment like rollers, mini-excavators, and skid-steer loaders.
Step Deck Trailer
Step deck trailers have a two-level deck design with a lower section in the front and a higher section in the rear. This design provides additional clearance for taller equipment while maintaining a lower overall trailer height.
Multi-Axle Trailer
Multi-axle trailers are equipped with more than two axles. They distribute the weight of the load more evenly and allow for the transportation of extremely heavy equipment. They are often used for transporting oversized loads like wind turbine components and large transformers.
The choice of plant trailer depends on the specific equipment you need to transport, its size and weight, as well as any regulatory requirements in your region. It’s essential to select the right type of trailer to ensure safe and efficient transportation of heavy machinery and equipment
