Broshuis tandem axle low loader
- Year
- 2023
- Sub Type
- Tandem axle low loader
- Number of Axles
- 2 Axles
2023 Broshuis SL2 tandem axle low loader
Low Loader Trailer
Our Specialist Trailer Fleet
Low loader trailers are purpose built to transport oversized and heavy machinery including excavators, bulldozers, and industrial machinery. Despite their imposing size they are extremely agile due to their advanced steering systems and responsive breaking technology.
The Low Loader Trailer has become a generic phrase in the heavy goods vehicle industry to describe a whole variety of low deck trailers. A low loader trailer is also referred to as semi low-loader, step frame, plant trailer or machinery carrier. The stepped down deck and smaller wheels on these types of trailers provides a lower deck than a standard flat/platform trailer. This gives the option to drive vehicles directly onto the deck via attached hydraulic or detachable ramps. Standard flat/platform trailers must be loaded via a loading platform, forklift, or crane.
We use the term low loaders to describe the lowest possible trailers on our fleet that run only inches from the ground. These trailers have detachable necks (also known as removable necks) to let loads or heavy plant drive on at the lowest possible height. Low loaders also allow tall loads to be transported closer to the ground providing extra bridge clearance than other trailers.
Low loader (or lowloader) trailer is a name used for trailers with a main deck height lower than the height of the trailer’s rear wheels.
The lower decks of our three axle low loaders stand at 420mm and are good for up to a 50-tonne payload. We also run several two axle trailers whose lower deck stand at just 300mm and are good for a max 25 tonne payload. Low loaders tend to be built with twin beams and removable floor sections, to enable loads to sit between the beams.
Where the burden of a low loader trailer can be craned onto the trailer no practical problem is presented by the higher deck section over the rear wheels of the trailer. However, self-propelled machines cannot be driven onto the trailer, as they could be onto a flat or step frame trailer, using ramps. To overcome this problem, some low loader trailers are built with a detachable neck. The upper deck and neck of the low loader trailer can be unpinned and disconnected from the body of the trailer, driven away on the fifth wheel of the tractor unit. Self-propelled machines, such as road graders, combine harvesters, or cranes, can then be driven directly onto the lower deck of the low loader trailer.
Out of the total fleet of over 1000 HGV trailers we have over 200 low-loader trailers available to hire. The same trailer is also available to buy – should the haulier, transport company or owner-driver decide it would be more cost effective to own it.
Low loaders/wafer decks on our fleet we have a variety of detachable neck low loaders and have 2 and 3 Axle extending low loaders built to specification by Broshuis.
Specification includes:
- Full override hydraulic steering.
- Extendable bed with deck height from 420mm.
- Adjustable ride height lift and lower facility.
Options include:
- Detachable neck
- Extra 4m beams
- Single or twin beam
- Outriggers
- Over-width marker boards
- Sidemarkers
- Toolbox on upper deck
Low loader trailers for sale
Broshuis tandem axle low loader
- Year
- 2024
- Sub Type
- Tandem axle low loader
- Number of Axles
- 2 Axles
2024 Broshuis SL2 tandem axle low loader
Low loader trailer Manufacturers we have on site
Find out more about our full fleet of trailers for sale
Low loader trailers for hire
We have been hiring specialist trailers since 1970 and our large modern fleet of over 1000 trailers is always up to date with the very latest steering and extending technology. Over 200 of our fleet are low loader trailers. Trailers can be rented long or medium term or on spot hire for just one day if required.
Low loader trailers for sale
We offer a wide variety of specialized trailers for sale. Our trailers often come with advanced features such as multiple steering axles, hydraulic double flip ramps, wafer decks, override steering, detachable necks, or SL technology. If you have a trailer you're looking to upgrade or exchange, we may be able to offer part-exchange options.
Service & Maintenance
For over 50 years, we have been providing comprehensive service and testing for Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV) and Passenger Carrying Vehicles (PCV) in our fully equipped, modern workshop. Our on-site testing center is also available for your convenience. In addition, we offer repair services, spare parts, and refurbishments for commercial vehicles, trucks, trailers, and buses at our yard located at Bawtry.
Specialist Low Loader Trailer Hire & Sales
We buy, sell, and rent extendable and non-extending flat, low loader, step frame and urban trailers plus plant, machinery, tractor, wing, and truss carriers. The majority of the 1000 plus modern trailers on our fleet are made by Broshuis, Dennison, Montracon, and SDC. We also offer repairs, re-furbishment, HGV / LGV / PCV testing, spares, service, test preparation, tachograph calibration and brake analysis. These services are suitable for most trucks, trailers, buses, tractor units, lorries, and PSVs.
Manufacturers represented on our fleet
Most of the ‘proper’ removable neck low loaders on our hire and rental fleet are manufactured by Broshuis. The high quality of their manufacturing, technical innovation and ease of use makes Broshuis low loaders a perfect choice for us. We have worked with Broshuis for many, many years now and in that time gained much experience in the operation, service, and repair of their trailers.
