Heavy Freight, Handled Right.
Bravo’s Lowboy & RGN trailers deliver performance where it matters most — on the toughest hauls.
Width
Lowboy
8.5 ft (102 in) max legal width
RGN
8.5 ft (102 in) max width
Weight capacity
Lowboy
~40,000 lb (2-axle);
up to ~80,000 lb with extra axles.
RGN
~42,000 lb (tandem axles);
up to ~150,000 lb with many axles.
Overall length
Lowboy
≈40–60 ft
RGN
Similar overall
Deck height (well)
Lowboy
~18–24 inches
(very low deck between wheels)
RGN
~18–24 inches
Deck length (well)
≈24–29.6 ft
RGN
≈24–29 ft
Max legal height
Lowboy
~11.5–12 ft overall
up to (14 ft gross without permits).
RGN
~11.6 ft overall
Industry Use Cases
Construction:
Both trailer types are common. Standard heavy tools like excavators, backhoes, bulldozers and materials (steel beams, machinery) move on lowboys for general hauling. RGNs are preferred for very tall or heavy construction gear (e.g. large hydraulic excavators, on-site cranes) since equipment can drive on easily.
Oil & Gas:
Oversized drilling rigs, pump units, compressors and pipe modules often require RGNs (or multi-axle flatbeds) for ramp loading. The removable neck simplifies loading skidded oilfield packages. Lowboys may carry smaller machinery or prefabricated shelter units. RGNs’ higher axle counts also handle the extreme weights.
Energy (Wind/Solar):
Wind farm components (towers, nacelles, blades) are usually shipped on special multi-axle trailers, but RGNs often carry tower sections and bases due to their length/weight. Lowboys may haul ancillary equipment (generators, shovels). The low deck helps clear height restrictions for tower sections.
Mining:
Both types are used for mine equipment. Very large haul trucks, electric shovels and dozers often go on lowboys for stability and permit reasons, but RGNs are used when drive-on loading is needed or loads exceed 80–100 tons. For example, a 200 ton crawler loader might use a heavy lowboy, whereas a 100 ton excavator can use a tandem RGN.
Military & Government:
The military favors RGNs (e.g. Oshkosh M1070 tractor with M1000 RGN) for tanks and armored vehicles that drive onto the. Smaller tactical vehicles may use lowboys. Government/construction contractors often have RGNs to handle any oversize equipment.
Agriculture:
Tractors and harvesters (e.g. John Deere combines, large tractors) are often shipped on lowboys because they are heavy but not extremely long. RGNs can be used if a tractor can drive aboard easily, but low cost of lowboys and widespread use in farming favor lowboys.
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