2 or 3-Axle · Fixed or Detachable Gooseneck · CIF Export
40 Ton Lowbed / Lowboy Trailer
Forty tons sits between our 2-axle and 3-axle lowbed builds — the rating where whether you need the third axle depends on how close to the limit you load every trip, not just the machine's spec sheet.
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A 40 ton lowbed trailer covers mid-size excavators, larger wheel loaders and small mobile cranes — machinery just past what a 2-axle 30-35 ton unit comfortably carries, but not yet needing the tare weight of a full 3-axle 50-60 ton chassis.
We build this rating two ways: a heavier-duty 2-axle chassis on 16-ton axles for buyers who want the lightest possible trailer, or a 3-axle build on standard 13-ton axles for buyers who load close to 40 tons on most runs and want the extra margin. Which one is right comes down to how often you actually run at the rated weight.
2-Axle or 3-Axle at 40 Tons
If 40 tons is your occasional heaviest load and most runs are lighter, the 2-axle 16-ton-axle build is the cheaper, lighter option — less tare weight to haul empty, lower purchase cost. If 40 tons is your everyday load, the 3-axle build spreads the same payload across more axle points, which is easier on tyres and axle life and passes weighbridge checks with less margin pressure on unpaved or poorly maintained routes.
Tell us your route conditions and how often you load to capacity — that decision matters more than the machine's nameplate weight.
What a 40 Ton Trailer Actually Carries
Rated payload assumes the load centred over the bogie on level ground. A 35 ton excavator with a full fuel tank and attachment usually lands close to 38-40 tons at the deck, which is the typical machine this rating is built for. If your equipment regularly tips past 45 tons loaded, step up to our 50-55 ton RGN lowbed rather than running a 40 ton unit at or above its rating.
Gooseneck and Loading Method
Fixed gooseneck is standard on the 2-axle build — lowest cost, equipment loads over rear ramps. Mechanical or hydraulic detachable neck is more common on the 3-axle build, letting the deck settle to ground level for tracked equipment that can't manage a ramp angle. See our RGN trailer for the dedicated detachable-gooseneck line if ground-level loading is your primary need rather than an occasional option.
Other Ratings We Build
Below this bracket, see the 25-35 ton lowbed for lighter equipment. Above it, our 50-55 ton RGN lowbed and 60 ton lowbed trailer cover the next steps up. Full range and every axle configuration: lowbed trailer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I order a 2-axle or 3-axle trailer for 40 tons?
If 40 tons is your occasional heaviest load, the 2-axle 16-ton-axle build is lighter and cheaper. If it's your everyday load, the 3-axle build spreads the weight across more axle points, which is easier on tyres and passes weighbridge checks with more margin. Tell us your typical load and route surface and we'll recommend the right one.
What equipment does a 40 ton lowbed carry?
Mid-size excavators (30-35 ton class), larger wheel loaders and small mobile cranes. A 35 ton excavator with attachments and fuel usually loads at 38-40 tons, which is the typical job this rating is built for.
What's the difference between a lowbed and a lowboy trailer?
Nothing — same trailer. Lowbed is the term used across Africa, the Middle East and Asia; lowboy is the North American term for the same double-drop, low-deck platform.
What is the delivery time?
Typically 25-30 days from order confirmation for either the 2-axle or 3-axle build. We quote CIF to most African, Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian ports.
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Interested in This Product?
Tell us the machine you haul and how often you load to capacity — we will recommend 2-axle or 3-axle and quote CIF.
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