When comparing lowbed semi trailers and flatbed semi trailers, there are several key differences and uses for each type:
What is difference between Flatbed trailer and lowbed trailer.(flatbed trailer truck VS lowbed trailer truck)
First o f all ,The flatbed trailer is mainly used to transport cargo, while the low bed trailer is mainly used to transport construction machinery.
Second of all ,in terms of design, the flat of flatbed trailer has the same height, while the flat of lowbed trailer has a lower middle, and its flat design is generally high and low.
There many types of low bed trailers,such as hydraulic low bed trailers, detachable low bed trailer, dual line axle low bed trailer extendable lowbed trailers, modular trailer. Lowbed trailer is mainly used to transport non-detachable objects, such as excavators, harvesters, loaders, forklifts and other special vehicles which are not easy to move by themselves, Generally, the low-bed trailers have two ladders at the head or tail, which can help excavators and other equipment to go to the low bed trailer.
| Brand | Huayujujiu Low Bed Semi Trailer |
| Dimension (mm) | 13000*3000*3400mm (Size can be choose freely) |
| Loading Capacity (T) | 60-80T |
| Tare Weight | 13T/16T |
| Axle | 3 Axle,FUWA/BPW/Huajing Brand/Other Brand |
| Rim | 8.00-20 (Special for export market) / 8.5-20 / 9.0-20 |
| Tire | 8.25R20/10.00R20/11.00R20/12.00R20 |
| Suspension | Mechanical suspension (Germany Type or America Type) or Air suspension (China brand or BPW brand) |
| Spring leaf | 90(W)mm*13(Thickness)mm*10 Layer (especial for exporting market ) |
| Kingpin | 50(2inch) #or 90(3.5inch) # bolted type JOST brand 2.0 or 3.5 inch bolts type or Welding type |
| Support leg | JOST brand D200T or China brand 28Tons (Double speed) |
| Landing gear | Jost brand two-speed, manual operating ,heavy duty landing gear 24T/ 28T |
| Main beam | Height: 450mm-520mm, upper plate is 14mm-25mm, middle plate is 8mm-12mm /Heavy duty and extra durability designed I beam; opting for high tensile steel Q345, welded by automatic submerged-Arc processes. Top flange 20mm,width200mm;Middle Flange 14mm height 500mm;bottom flange 20mm,width 200mm / Height 500mm Q345 carbon steel |
| Cross beam | down plate is 16mm-25mm ; Material is Q345B Steel . |
| Side beam | 16mm-25mm channel steel ( Material is Q235steel )./ 25# channel steel(Q235) |
| Bottom Platform | 5mm thickness diamond steel plate or can be optional |
| Ladder | Manual type or Hydraulic type / Mechanical ladder |
| Gooseneck | For choose |
| Brake system | Dual line pneumatic brake system with WABCO emergency relay valve WABCO RE6 relay valve ;T30/30 spring brake chamber;40L air tanks |
| ABS | Optional |
| Valve | WABCO valve |
| Light | LED light (Special for export market) / LED 8 side lights and 2 rear lights 2 width lamp |
| Voltage | 24V |
| Receptacle | 7 ways (7 wire harness) |
| Tool box | One piece, 1mx0.5mx0.5m (Size can be choose freely) (equipped with 1 unit Tire spanner, 1 unit gudgeon sleeve and 1 unit cranking bar) / One tool box with a set of standard trailer tools |
| Painting | Complete Chassis sand blasting to clean rust, 1 coat of anticorrosive prime, 2 coats of final paint / Shot blast to SA 2.5 Standard prior to application of primer, polyurethane top coat. Total DFT not less than 100μm; Any color will be available |
| Electrical System | 1.Voltage: 24v 2. Receptacle: 7 ways (7 wire harness) German standard |
| Accessories | One standard tool box,one spare tire carrier,one crank,one shaft head wrench,four side light,two rear light |
| Shipping Terms: | By bulk cargo carrier, RORO or 40HQ container. |
Features a lowered deck height, which allows for the transportation of taller and heavier loads.
Ideal for moving heavy machinery, construction equipment, and oversized loads that exceed standard height limits.
Designed to handle heavier loads and distribute weight more evenly, reducing the risk of road damage.
Usually has ramps for easy loading and unloading of equipment.
Lowbed Semi Trailer Parameter
Lowbed semi-trailer is usually used to transport heavy vehicles (such as tractors, buses, special purpose vehicles, etc.), rail vehicles, mining machinery, forestry machinery, construction machinery (such as excavators, bulldozers, loaders, pavers, cranes, etc.) and other heavy goods, the lower the center of gravity, the better the stability and safety, the stronger the ability to transport ultra-high goods and cross the elevated barriers.
| Flat-bed Trailer Parameters | |
| Dimension | 12400*2480*1480mm |
| Loading Capacity | 30-80T |
| Side beam | 18# channel steel |
| Axle | Axle 16 Tons, 3 Axles |
| Bottom plate | 2mm thick checkered steel |
| Tool box | factory equipped with a reinforced type |
| Spare tire rack | factory equipped with 2 reinforced types |
| Brake cylinder | 6 large double-chamber air chambers. Air tanks come in packs of 2 |
| Brake air pipe | use high-quality, thick pipe wall |
| Paint | Sandblasting to remove rust, spraying high-quality paint |
| Kingpin | JOST 2″SAE stander bolt |
| Tire | 315/65R22.5 |
| ElectricalSystem | 24V electrical system with LED light |
| Landing Gear | 28t Lifting Capacity with Two Speed |
| Main Beam | Heavy Duty and Extra Durability Designed I Beam |
A flat, open platform with no sides or roof, allowing for versatile loading options.
Commonly used for transporting building materials, large crates, and other non-sensitive cargo.
Can accommodate various load types and sizes, making it very versatile.
Easier to load and unload from all sides, but requires proper securing of loads to prevent shifting during transport.
Flatbed Semi Trailer Parameter
Lowbed Trailer Truck VS Flatbed TrailerTruck Summary
The difference between flatbed semi-trailers and low-bed semitrailers in this article, we will introduce the main differences between flatbed semi-trailers and low-bed semitrailers to help you better understand their characteristics and applicable scenarios.
1. Flatbed semi-trailers usually do not have ladders, while low-bed semitrailers are equipped with spring ladders or hydraulic ladders to facilitate loading and unloading of tall items.
2. The functions of flatbed semi-trailers and low-bed semitrailers are also different..
3. There are two types of flatbed semi-trailers: straight beam and small gooseneck, while low-bed semitrailers usually use a large gooseneck design.
4. Lowbed Trailers: Best for heavy, tall, and oversized equipment.For Example excatvator or Steel Coil .Choosing between them depends on the specific needs of your load and transport requirements.
5. Flatbed Trailers: Great for general cargo where flexibility and accessibility are priorities.
Through this article, I hope you can better understand the differences between flatbed semi-trailers and low-bed semi-trailers and make a more informed choice for your transportation needs. Feel free to share your thoughts
In the construction industry, flatbed trailers are indispensable for transporting heavy equipment such as excavators, bulldozers and cranes to and from construction sites. Their open design allows for efficient loading and unloading of construction materials for seamless operation.
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HuayuJujiu Vehicle Co., Ltd is a special-purpose vehicle manufacturer approved by Chinese government. Founded in 2001. Located in the city of Jiaozuo， county Wuzhi， Henan province，integrating product design, research, production, and sales services; main products include “HuyuJujiu” brand semi-trailers, road sweeper ,cement transportation trailers（tanker）, skeleton container trailers, tipper trailers, flatbed trailers, lowbed trailers, fence trailers. wreckers and other special vehicles and modified products; with a registered capital of 20 million yuan; there are more than 110 employees; the products have been exporting to overseas market such as Vietnam, Russia，Kazakhstan, Australia, Nigeria, Tanzania, Ghana, Myanmar, Indonesia and other countries
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First o f all ,The flatbed trailer is mainly used to transport cargo, while the low bed trailer is mainly used to transport construction machinery.
Second of all ,in terms of design, the flat of flatbed trailer has the same height, while the flat of lowbed trailer has a lower middle, and its flat design is generally high and low.
HuayuJujiu vehicle Co., Ltd. is a special-purpose vehicle manufacturer approved by the Chinese government. Wuzhi County, Jiaozuo City ， Henan Province , China
Our factory has ISO9001,ISO45001,ISO14001,3c certificates ,ADR and CE certification for TUV and related parts .If you need CE certification for the whole trailer ,we can provide it to you when you clear customs .
Our minium order quantity is 1 unit,and itis recommended to order 3 units ,which can reduce your transportation costs .
Our products have no warranty period abroad .The warranty period for flatbed lowbed trailer in China is one year ,and the warranty period for other accessories is 3 months .Because foreign countries cannot send employees to perform trailer maintenance ,some wearing parts included with the trailer when it is shipped to facilitate your future care and maintenance ,and we can provide online maintenance guidance .
