Lowboy trailers

Western Truck & Trailer supplies lowboy trailers engineered for hauling heavy equipment across construction, excavation, infrastructure, and energy operations.

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Built around your load

Big equipment. The right lowboy.

What is a lowboy trailer?

A lowboy carries its main deck down between the gooseneck and rear axles. That lower working height makes room for tall equipment, while a detachable neck can let a machine drive onto the front of the deck.

The right match starts with what you haul, how you load it and the truck pulling it. Here's what to look at before you buy.

Overhead view of a telehandler on a lowboy's lowered deck with the gooseneck removed
A low deck. A direct approach to loading.Detachable gooseneck shown with equipment on the main deck.
Make the right match

Three decisions that shape your trailer.

Start with the loading method, then work through deck space and running gear. These features work together; they aren't competing trailer types.

Elevated view of an empty lowboy showing the gooseneck, wood deck and rear axle group
Look at the whole setup: neck, usable deck and axle group.
  1. Gooseneck & approach

    How will you load?

    An RGN opens the front of the deck for drive-on loading. Compare hydraulic and mechanical operation, power requirements and the machine's approach clearance. With a fixed neck, plan for the appropriate ramps or lifting equipment.

  2. Deck length & loaded height

    What needs to fit?

    Match usable deck space to the machine in its transport position, including attachments. An extendable deck can add length for longer loads; check the rating at the extension you need.

  3. Capacity & running gear

    How is the weight carried?

    Check rated capacity and load concentration, not just the tonnage in the model name. Review axle spacing, any flip axle or booster, and compatibility with your tractor and planned routes.

Explore manufacturer details

Before you call

Bring the machine specs. We'll help with the trailer.

A few details make it easier to narrow the listings and discuss a configuration that fits your work.

Talk through your setup
Your equipment
Make, model, transport weight and attachments.
Your dimensions
Length, width and height in transport position.
Your truck & route
Tractor setup, loading conditions and where you haul.
Your timing
When you need it, pickup location, and buy or rent.
More ways to get to work

For this job. And the next one.

Close side view along an XL Specialized lowboy's wood deck and tie-down points

Short-term fleet needs

Need a lowboy for a project?

Explore lowboy rentals before committing to a purchase. Confirm the configuration, dates and pickup location with our team.

Rent a lowboy

Representative equipment. Rental availability varies.

Before you decide

Lowboy questions, answered.

The details are specific to your equipment. Start here, then talk through the actual unit with our team.

Lowboy describes the low main deck. RGN means removable gooseneck: the neck detaches so equipment can load from the front. Many lowboys are RGNs, but fixed-neck lowboys also exist. Hydraulic and mechanical describe how a detachable neck operates, not separate deck types.

Start with the machine's transport length, width, height and weight, including the attachments that will travel with it. Compare those with the usable main deck, loaded deck height, loading clearance and the trailer's rated load concentration. Overall trailer length alone does not tell you whether a machine fits.

Capacity is specific to the trailer and its configuration. Check the manufacturer's rating and the length over which that load can be carried, along with axle configuration and the tractor. A trailer's advertised tonnage is not a guarantee that a particular load and route are suitable. Send the machine specs to sales before choosing a unit.

Ask for the unit's spec sheet, maintenance history and current photos. Review the main beams and prior repairs, decking, neck and locking components, hydraulics, suspension, brakes and tires. Arrange an inspection and confirm included accessories; a flip axle, power unit or other attachment shown in a photo may need separate confirmation.

Yes. Visit our financing page to discuss financing for a new or used lowboy. Approval, down payment and terms depend on the buyer and equipment; ask for a quote for the specific unit you are considering.

Yes. Our lowboy rental page is the starting point for a project or temporary fleet need. Tell the team what you need to haul, your dates and pickup location so they can confirm a suitable trailer, availability and rental terms.

Check the location and availability shown on the individual listing, then confirm with sales before making the trip. Inventory varies by yard. An available-to-order unit or a listing marked Call for availability should not be treated as ready for immediate pickup.

Let's get the right trailer behind you

Tell us what you're hauling.

Have a listing in mind? Send us the stock number and your machine specs. Still comparing? We can help you narrow it down.