Gooseneck Trailers
Throughout the years NC Trailers has sold and serviced several gooseneck trailers. We offer a variety of options for you to choose from and make the buying process easy.
Benefits of a Gooseneck Trailer
The biggest reason hauling businesses prefer gooseneck trailers is that they haul heavy equipment more safely and predictably than a bumper pull trailer. The GVWR of the trailer is usually higher than the GVWR of a bumper pull trailer.
Gooseneck Trailers distribute the weight differently than a bumper pull trailer. A gooseneck trailer distributes the weight to the rear axle of the tow vehicle instead of the bumper, this also for better weight distribution. The hitch location in the bed of the vehicle gives better maneuverability and turning radius.
Gooseneck trailers are generally bigger than most other trailers, you still have to consider the exact size you want your gooseneck to be.
The size of your trailer has a lot to do with what you are going to haul and in what numbers. In addition to equipment, gooseneck trailers can also be used to haul ATVs, backhoes, bulldozers, skidsteers, etc.
Size Matters
The next factor you want to consider is the size of the trailer based on the type of cargo you're going to be hauling.
You'll make sure to take some measurements and make a list of the equipment you'll be transporting.
We offer gooseneck trailers from ranges of 83 in to 102 in wide and 24 ft to 40 ft long. Not to mention our custom ordering process, where you can spec the deck, the axles and the options around the work you actually do.
We'll get into the custom ordering process later but if you need more help determining the size trailer you need, talk to one of our trailer pros.
Tell them what you'll be hauling, the jobs you're doing and they'll help you choose the right size. They have lots of experience fitting our customers with the correct trailer for particular jobs.
Know How Much Weight You Need To Tow
Another important factor is choosing the right GVWR and hauling capacity of the trailer. Our goosenecks carry GVWRs past 26,000 lb, with axles rated up to 12,000 lb each.
If you would like to learn more about weight ratings then head over to our blog post written on that topic here.
So, just like the size, you're going to want to account for a list of everything you'll potentially be hauling with your trailer.
Calculate the total weight of the cargo and then make sure the trailer has the correct max payload to support the weight you're going to haul.
The easiest way to calculate this number is by taking the GVWR of the trailer and subtract the weight of the trailers.
So if the GVWR of the trailer is 16K and the trailer weighs 4,800 pounds. Then your max payload= (16,000-4,800 ) = 11,200 lbs.
Therefore, all of your cargo put onto your trailer cannot exceed 11,200 lbs. This is why it is important to select the correct weight rating when buying a new trailer.
It will ensure your trailer last throughout the years of work. If you need help determining the correct weight ratings for the trailer you need, one of our trailer pros will be happy to help.
Uses For a Gooseneck Trailer
1. Hauling Equipment
The most common use of a gooseneck trailer is as an equipment trailer. Our gooseneck trailers come in a variety of sizes and can haul all types of equipment from skid steers to tractors and so much more! It's a great way to transport your cargo!
2. Farming
Another common use for a gooseneck trailer is hauling farm equipment or hay. The longer the gooseneck the more hay you will be able to get onto your trailer.
3. Hotshotting
Hotshotting is a heavy duty gooseneck and a truck. People usually use it to haul shipping containers, pallets, appliances, or hauling equipment. By using a gooseneck it allows you to haul more things than by using a regular trailer.
4. Landscaping
Landscapers tend to use a gooseneck trailer to haul their equipment from place to place, along with moving and grading.
5. Tiny Home
Have you ever thought about building a tiny home on a trailer? What about on a gooseneck trailer? These homes are built on a gooseneck trailer, which attaches onto a hitch in the bed of a truck instead of at the bumper it gives you a higher GVWR to haul things with. It also allows for more space to haul your tiny home.
Conclusions
Without gooseneck trailers, hauling equipment to the job site is impossible. So, we hope we have given you a good overview of the buying process when choosing a gooseneck trailer for sale.
Remember the four factors to keep in mind: Benefits, Size, Weight Ratings, and Customizations.
Now that you've got that covered head over to look at our gooseneck trailer inventory
Don't hesitate to call us at (336) 276-0329 if you have any questions or are ready to start buying!
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