Trailers may not be as strong as trucks, but a number of them are quite convenient in the construction setting. For them to be functional, they have to be attached to a car with an engine.
There are lots of RVs in the market. The most common ones are:
- Enclosed trailers/dry vans
- Step deck trailers
- Specialty trailers
- Medical trailers
- Removable Gooseneck Trailer (RGN)
A point to note is every trailer has its strengths and weaknesses. Before settling for a specific one for construction purposes, if you are a truck operator, logistics manager, or fleet manager, consider carrying due diligence for a well-informed final decision.
We’re here to make things easier for you. Here are the best trailers for your construction work:
1. Flatbed Trailer
Flatbed trailers offer lots of room for the transportation of items such as tools and long lumber that are a necessity at a construction site. They are a type of open deck equipment with no roof and sides, making it easy to load and unload construction items.
This type of trailer is usually 48 feet in length, but it can go as high as 53 feet in some cases. It can be used for transporting items such as rods, bricks, and scaffolding to the site of construction due to its impressive capability to carry weights up to 48,000 pounds!
Always use a loading dock, forklift, or crane when loading cargo as this trailer doesn’t drop down.
2. Utility Trailer
A utility trailer can be enclosed or open. Either option can do when it comes to construction. Its major advantage is it’s highly customizable and is easy to maintain.
For the drawback, it has limited cargo capacity and is therefore a perfect fit for small construction projects.
3. Walking Floor Trailer
These trailers were designed with loose loads and bulk items in mind. They have metal slats or thread grips on their flooring to aid in simple offloading of loads.
They are used to haul items such as sawdust, recyclables, and mulch that can be a health hazard. When compared to a dump or tripping trailer that needs to be lifted and tilted to unload, a walking floor trailer maintains a level surface during unloading.
4. Lowboy Trailer
This trailer got its name because of its unique feature. It can drop in deck height, which enables it to go extremely low. Construction workers can use it to mover extra huge construction items. In addition to equipment, they can be used to move excavators and dozers as well.
Depending on your state and the kind of load you’re hauling with it, you might need a permit before using this trailer.
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