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A flatbed trailer can carry a maximum legal freight weight of 48,000 pounds

A lowboy trailer is an unpowered trailer, commonly used to haul freight With a lowered bed in front of the rear axels, lowboys are designed to transport taller goods that would exceed the height restrictions if carried on a flatbed Depending on the freight, some states require may permits

Lowboy trailers generally have two axles with a maximum load weight of 40,000 pounds An additional weight capacity of up to 80,000 pounds will depend on the number of axles used (weight of the trailer + weight of the load)

How Does a Dump Trailer Work?

Hydraulic dump trailers are the most efficient type of dump trailer, making cleanup significantly easier at the end of a job Here, we cover the basics of how different hydraulic lift systems function as well as what to consider when buying a dump trailer to help you streamline the decision process