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Are Gooseneck-Style Trailers Best for Your Needs?

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Roll-off trailers are crucial for all types of projects, from major construction jobs to landscaping projects and everything in between. However, did you know that there are different types of trailers to better meet specific industry needs? In this blog, we’d like to cover two of the most common types of roll-off trailers to consider: bumper-style trailers and gooseneck-style trailers.

Are Gooseneck-Style Trailers Best for Your Needs?

First, bumper-style trailers tend to be smaller and easier to move around, making them great for tight spaces or urban areas without a lot of wiggle room. Since they’re smaller, they also tend to be less expensive compared to gooseneck-style trailers, and they can be easily connected to all kinds of different vehicles. Their lightweight structure also reduces the strain on the towing vehicle. However, these types of trailers have a much lower capacity compared to gooseneck-style trailers, and they can become unbalanced when carrying heavier loads.

Gooseneck-style trailers, on the other hand, offer higher load capacities, which is great for any organization that needs to haul large amounts of waste or materials. Additionally, the gooseneck design makes the trailer more stable, reducing the risk of unbalanced loads or instability during the transportation process. The one major disadvantage of gooseneck-style trailers is that they can only be attached to towing vehicles that are equipped with a gooseneck hitch, which not all vehicles have. Since they’re larger, they also tend to be more expensive than bumper-style trailers, too.

If your organization needs to move large amounts of waste and you already have a vehicle equipped with a gooseneck hitch, then gooseneck-style trailers may be the best option for your needs. To learn more about the benefits of this type of trailer, just reach out to our team today.