Overview
Trailers are towable platforms designed to move equipment, materials, or vehicles. Equipment trailers for construction include flatbeds, tilt decks, lowboys and goosenecks built to handle heavy machines like crawler loaders. Key factors are payload capacity, axle count, suspension, deck size and ramp configuration. Choosing the right trailer ensures safe transport, legal road use and efficient loading and unloading of tracked machines.
FAQ
What should I check when buying a trailer for transporting a crawler loader?
Verify the trailer’s payload and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) exceed the loader’s loaded weight, check axle count, suspension and brakes, inspect frame and deck for cracks or rust, confirm ramp capacity and tie-down points, and review maintenance and title paperwork.
How do I get a trailer shipped to my site safely?
Hire a carrier experienced with heavy equipment trailers. Decide between towing it yourself if roadworthy or using an enclosed or flatbed transport. Ensure the trailer is secured, wheel-chocked, and that any permits for oversized loads are arranged.
What maintenance keeps a trailer reliable for hauling crawler loaders?
Regularly inspect and grease wheel bearings, test and service electric/hydraulic brakes, check tire condition and pressure, inspect wiring and lights, tighten fasteners, treat deck corrosion and check ramp hinges and tie-downs before each heavy load.
