Removable gooseneck RGN trailer hauling heavy equipment

Removable Gooseneck (RGN) Trailer for Heavy Equipment Transport

A removable gooseneck (RGN) trailer detaches its front section and lowers to the ground so tall or low-clearance machinery can be driven straight onto the deck. CHENLU builds 3- and 4-axle RGN trailers rated 30-100 tons, factory-direct from a China-based manufacturer exporting to 30+ countries.

RGN Basics

What Is a Removable Gooseneck (RGN) Trailer?

A removable gooseneck (RGN) trailer, also called a detachable gooseneck trailer, is a heavy-haul semi-trailer whose gooseneck — the front section that connects to the truck's fifth wheel — can be hydraulically unpinned and lowered to the ground. This turns the front of the deck into a drive-on ramp, letting equipment load or unload under its own power instead of climbing rear ramps.

  • Front-loading capability — ideal for tracked or wheeled machinery that can't climb steep rear ramps.
  • Lower deck height than a fixed-gooseneck trailer of the same capacity, which helps with tall cargo and route clearance.
  • المستخدمون المعتادون: construction and mining contractors, equipment rental fleets, and heavy-machinery importers moving excavators, loaders, drilling rigs, and similar equipment.
المواصفات

CHENLU Removable Gooseneck Trailer Specifications

مقطورة معقوفة منخفضة منخفضة

مقطورة معقوفة منخفضة منخفضة

16,000 × 3,000 × 2,500 mm, hydraulic detachable gooseneck, up to 80 tons.

عرض الطراز
مقطورة معقوفة معقوفة قابلة للإزالة حمولة 80 طن

مقطورة معقوفة معقوفة قابلة للإزالة حمولة 80 طن

16,000 × 3,000 × 2,500 mm, 3/4-axle options, 2-year warranty.

عرض الطراز
المعاملالمواصفةالتهيئة المناسبة
الأبعاد الإجمالية16,000 × 3,000 × 2,500 mmStandard build
Overall dimensions (alt.)13,000 × 3,000 × 1,760 mmAlternate build
سعة الحمولة المقدرة30-60 طنتكوين ذو 3 محاور
سعة الحمولة المقدرة60-100 طن4-axle configuration
سعة الحمولة المقدرة80 tonsStandard build (as shown above)
تكوين المحاور3 أو 4 محاور، تصنيف حمولة المحور 13/16/20 طنًا، من علامات Fuwa / Chenlu / MFPJS التجاريةجميع التكوينات
مادة الإطارQ345 / T700 high-strength steel — top plate 24 mm, bottom plate 26 mm, near plate 14 mm, beam height 500 mm, deck plate 4 mmجميع التكوينات
التعليقتعليق ميكانيكي بنوابض ورقية أو تعليق هوائيحسب مواصفات العميل
الإطارات / الجنوطإطارات 12R22.5 أو 8.25R20؛ جنوط 9.00×22.5 أو 6.5-20، فولاذية أو من الألومنيومحسب مواصفات العميل
Gooseneck typeHydraulic detachable, 12kW diesel hydraulic power unitجميع التكوينات
كينجبين2 بوصة (50#) أو 3.5 بوصة (90#)حسب مواصفات العميل
الضمان2 yearsجميع التكوينات

"Rated load capacity" is the trailer's designed carrying capacity under standard conditions, not a guaranteed payload for every route. Available capacity depends on axle configuration, local road regulations, and final engineering confirmation. Need a different tonnage or axle count? Send us your cargo weight and dimensions for a custom configuration.

Deck Design

Deck Types Explained: Step Deck vs. Double Drop (Lowboy)

RGN trailers are typically built as either a single-drop (step deck) or double-drop (lowboy-style) design. The lower the well, the more overhead clearance is available for tall cargo — but always confirm exact deck height against your local bridge and road clearance regulations before shipping.

Step Deck (Single Drop)
~120" typical clearance

One deck drop behind the gooseneck. Good general-purpose clearance for most construction equipment.

Double Drop (Lowboy-Style)
~136" typical clearance

A second, lower well between the axle groups — the configuration most RGN heavy-haul trailers use for maximum overhead clearance.

Clearance figures are general industry reference points, not a guaranteed spec for every unit — actual usable height depends on axle configuration, tire size, and local road regulations.

How It Works

How the Gooseneck Detaches: Loading Procedure

The sequence below is a general overview of how an RGN trailer loads, not a substitute for the official operating manual supplied with your trailer. Loading and unloading should only be performed by trained personnel.

1

Position, stabilize & chock

Park the trailer on level, solid ground, apply the parking brakes, and place wheel chocks before detaching.

2

Confirm hydraulic pressure & release the gooseneck pins

Check the hydraulic system is at operating pressure, then unlock the pins connecting the gooseneck to the main deck frame.

3

Lower the gooseneck to the ground

The hydraulic power unit lowers the front section, creating a ramp angle from the ground to the deck.

4

Drive or winch the equipment on

Tracked or wheeled machinery moves directly onto the deck under its own power, or is winched on if needed, under the guidance of a trained spotter.

5

Reconnect, lock & secure

The gooseneck is raised, re-pinned to the truck, and the pin engagement is visually confirmed before the load is chained down for transport.

Always follow the operating manual supplied with your trailer, confirm hydraulic pressure and pin lock-out before towing, and never load or unload without trained personnel present.

اختيار الطراز

2-Axle vs. 3-Axle vs. 4-Axle RGN Trailers: How to Choose

يعتمد عدد المحاور بشكل أساسي على وزن الحمولة، نظراً لأن كل مجموعة محاور لها حمولة مقدرة قصوى، وتحدد قوانين الطرق المحلية الحد الأقصى للوزن الإجمالي الإجمالي للتركيبة. استخدم هذه النقاط كنقاط انطلاق عامة، ثم تحقق منها وفقاً لحمولتك ومسارك المحددين:

Lighter loads

2-Axle

Suited to lighter equipment and shorter machinery where total combination weight stays well within standard road limits.

الأكثر شيوعاً

3 محاور (30-60 طناً)

The most common configuration for mid-size excavators, wheel loaders, and general construction machinery.

الآلات الثقيلة

4-Axle (60-100 tons)

تزيد من قدرة تحمل المحاور للرافعات الأكبر حجماً ومعدات التعدين والمكونات الصناعية الأثقل.

Not sure which fits your cargo? أرسل لنا وزن المعدات وأبعادها and our engineering team will recommend a configuration. Need a lighter, more compact trailer instead? See our مقطورة معقوفة معقوفة قابلة للطي range.

RGN vs. Lowbed

RGN Trailer vs. Fixed Gooseneck Lowbed: Which One Fits Your Cargo?

رقبة وزة قابلة للفصل (RGN)Fixed Gooseneck Lowbed / Lowboy
طريقة التحميلتحميل أمامي — تنفصل رقبة الوزة وتنخفض إلى مستوى الأرضتحميل خلفي عبر المنحدرات
الاستخدام الأنسبالآلات المرتفعة أو ذات الخلوص الأرضي المنخفض التي لا تستطيع صعود المنحدرات الخلفيةEquipment that can be driven up rear ramps; general lowbed cargo
ارتفاع سطح السفينةTypically lower once detached, for extra overhead clearanceFixed deck height, no ground-level loading option
Mechanical complexityيضيف نظام الفصل الهيدروليكي أجزاءً متحركة تتطلب الصيانةهيكل ثابت أكثر بساطة، وتكاليف صيانة أقل عموماً
التكلفة المعتادةHigher, due to the hydraulic gooseneck systemأكثر اقتصادية لاحتياجات النقل القياسية

If your equipment can load from the rear and you don't need the detachable feature, our Lowboy / Lowbed Semi Trailer range is typically the more economical choice. For lighter, more compact loads, see our مقطورة معقوفة معقوفة قابلة للطي range.

Applications

Common Applications & Real Export Cases

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Mining Equipment

Haul trucks, drill rigs, loaders

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Wind Power

Nacelles, hubs, transformer units

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Construction Machinery

Excavators, bulldozers, wheel loaders

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Oil & Gas Modules

Compressor skids, process modules

3-axle low-bed trailers, RGN configuration, shipped to Nigeria

3-Axle Low-Bed Semi-Trailers Shipped to Nigeria

3-axle low-bed trailers delivered to a Nigerian customer for heavy machinery transport — supplied in removable gooseneck (RGN) configuration.

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Multi-axle low-bed trailer, RGN configuration, delivered to Africa

Multi-Axle Lowbed Semi Trailer Delivered to Africa

A multi-axle low-bed trailer delivered for oversized machinery and industrial equipment transport — supplied in removable gooseneck (RGN) configuration.

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Low-bed trailers, RGN configuration, ordered by Tanzanian customer

Tanzanian Customers Order Low-Bed Trailers

Low-bed trailers ordered by a Tanzanian customer for heavy equipment hauling — supplied in removable gooseneck (RGN) configuration.

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Case titles above match the original project write-ups on our Case page; "RGN configuration supplied" indicates the units delivered were the removable-gooseneck model shown on this page.

For International Buyers

Exporting RGN Trailers to Your Country: What Buyers Should Know

CHENLU exports to more than 30 countries and manages the full process in-house, from technical consultation to after-sales support.

1. Technical Consultation

Our team helps you select the model, axle configuration, and customization options based on your cargo and, where you can share them, your local road regulations.

2. Production Tracking

Production takes about 10-30 days after deposit, depending on trailer type and customization, with regular photo/video updates. Third-party inspections are welcome.

3. Shipping & Packaging

We arrange RO-RO, bulk vessel, container, or flat rack shipping with complete export documentation (commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin).

4. After-Sales Support

Operational guidance, maintenance manuals, remote technical support, and genuine spare parts (brake linings, air chambers, valves, lamps) ready for rapid dispatch.

Planning to bring an RGN trailer into a new market? Share your local axle-weight and height limits when you inquire, and our engineering team will confirm whether the standard build fits or a configuration change is needed.

Why CHENLU

Why Source Your RGN Trailer from CHENLU

CHENLU operates its own semi-trailer manufacturing base in China — not a trading company — with modern workshops, CNC cutting, and automated welding lines.

60,000m²
Production workshops
5,000+
Semi trailers built per year
300+
Workers & engineers
30+
Countries exported to
ISOISO 9001:2015 Quality Management — Cert. No. 10424Q02039ROM
CCCChina Compulsory Certification (CCC) — Cert. No. 2020091101021746
IP32 national patents, 21 granted, covering trailer structure & components
الأسئلة الشائعة

الأسئلة الشائعة

What is an RGN trailer used for?

An RGN (removable gooseneck) trailer moves heavy or tall equipment that can't be loaded from behind a fixed-neck trailer. Detaching the gooseneck lowers the deck to the ground so equipment can be driven straight on — common for excavators, wheel loaders, drilling rigs, and similar low-clearance machinery.

What is an RGN trailer?

RGN stands for Removable Gooseneck. It's a heavy-haul semi-trailer whose front section (the gooseneck) can be hydraulically detached and lowered, turning the deck into a drive-on ramp.

How much weight can a removable gooseneck trailer carry?

CHENLU RGN trailers are available in 3-axle (30-60 ton) and 4-axle (60-100 ton) configurations, with an 80-ton model as the standard build.

What's the difference between an RGN and a lowboy trailer?

A standard lowboy has a fixed gooseneck and loads from the rear via ramps. An RGN's gooseneck detaches and lowers to the ground, allowing front-loading — better suited to taller or lower-clearance machinery.

هل يمكن تخصيص تكوين المحاور؟

Yes — 3-axle or 4-axle, 13/16/20-ton axle ratings, mechanical or air suspension, and a choice of tire/rim specification, configured to your typical cargo weight.

كم من الوقت يستغرق الإنتاج والشحن؟

Production is typically 10-30 days after deposit depending on trailer type and customization. Ocean transit time depends on the destination port and is confirmed at inquiry.

RGN Trailer for Sale: Get a Factory-Direct Quote

Tell us your cargo weight, dimensions, and destination country — our engineering team will recommend the right axle configuration and send a factory-direct quote.

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