The trailer decides how tall, how heavy and how legal your load can ride. Here’s how each one works — with typical specs — so you know what to expect on your quote.
Specs are typical industry ranges and vary by manufacturer, axle configuration and state. We confirm the exact setup for your load.
The front neck detaches so the deck drops to the ground and equipment drives straight on. The go-to for construction machinery.
Extra axles and jeeps/boosters spread the weight of very heavy machines so they can travel under an overweight permit.
A lower main deck behind a short upper deck gives extra legal height without the cost of a lowboy.
Drops twice to create a deep center well — the most legal height of any standard trailer for tall freight.
Telescopes to carry long freight with less overhang. Available as flatbed, step deck and RGN styles.
The workhorse. Loads from the sides, top or rear — ideal for legal-height machinery, steel and building materials.
| Trailer | Max legal cargo height* | Typical capacity | Loading method | Relative cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatbed | ~8.5 ft | ~48,000 lbs | Crane, forklift | $ |
| Step Deck | ~10 ft | ~46,000 lbs | Crane, forklift, ramps | $$ |
| Stretch / Extendable | ~8.5–10 ft | ~40,000 lbs | Crane, forklift | $$ |
| Double Drop | ~11.5 ft | ~40,000 lbs | Crane, drive-on (some) | $$$ |
| RGN | ~11.5 ft | ~40,000–42,000 lbs | Drive-on, crane | $$$ |
| Multi-Axle Lowboy / RGN | ~11.5 ft | 80,000–150,000+ lbs (permitted) | Drive-on, crane | $$$$ |
*Before an oversize-height permit, assuming a ~13′6″ legal limit. Many western states allow 14′ or more.
Enter your load’s size, weight and how it loads. We’ll suggest the best-fit trailers and whether you’ll need permits.
Open Trailer FinderSend us the specs — we’ll come back with the right trailer, route, permits and a clear price, usually within one business day.
