Detachable Gooseneck Optional Equipment

Motor Grader Ramps

Motor grader ramps allow high ground-clearance, rubber-tired machines extra space to load over the gooseneck. The low profile of the gooseneck makes access easier.

Ramp Wedge Extension

The ramp wedge extension is bolted onto the end of standard wood-covered ramps. The extra 12'' piece brings the ramps down to a ground-level point for even easier loading. The wedge can be installed after the trailer is in service.

Rear Extension, Sloped (Beavertail)

A 36'' long rear extension with a 14° angled slope aides in loading machines over the rear frame of the trailer.

Rear Extension, Sloped (Sloped Rear Extension a.k.a. Beavertail)

A 14° rear sloped extension, 36'' long, is available for fixed gooseneck trailers.

Rear Loading Ramps / ''E-Z'' Flip Manual, Ladder-Style

Ladder style ''E-Z Flip'' ramps (22''x 72'') are lightweight, horizontally adjustable (30'' to 58'' apart) and have dual springs to assist lifting.

Rear Loading Ramps / ''E-Z'' Flip Manual, Wood-Covered

''E-Z Flip'' dual spring-assisted, wood-covered loading ramps (22'' x 72'') can be adjusted horizontally 30'' to 58'' apart to accommodate different widths of equipment.

Rear Loading Ramps / Hydraulic-Powered

Wood-covered rear loading ramps (36'' x 96'') are powered by an electric/hydraulic motor located in the trailer's drawbar. Lock bars are used to hold the ramps in place for travel.

Rear Loading Ramps / Hydraulic-Powered, Ladder-Style

Hydraulic rear-loading ramps (39'' x 96'') are powered by the tractor PTO, and steel tie bars hold the ramps in place for travel. The control for both ramps is located on the roadside of the beavertail. Additional options are: controls for individual ramps on each side of the trailer; and an electric/hydraulic pump to power the ramps.

Rear Loading Ramps / Hydraulic-Powered, Wood-Covered

Hydraulic rear-loading ramps (39'' x 96'') are powered by the tractor PTO, and steel tie bars hold the ramps in place for travel. The control for both ramps is located on the roadside of the beavertail. Additional options are: controls for individual ramps on each side of the trailer; and an electric/hydraulic pump to power the ramps.

Rear Loading Ramps / Manual, Ladder-Style

Ladder-style ramps (22'' x 72'') are available for 35-ton and greater. A shorter ramp (22'' x 62'') is available for 25-ton fixed gooseneck models.

Rear Loading Ramps / Manual, Wood-Covered

Wood-covered ramps (22'' x 72'') are available for 35-ton and greater. A shorter ramp (22'' x 62'') is available for 25-ton fixed gooseneck models.

Rear Loading Ramps / Third Ramp

A manual third ramp in the center offers safer loading of narrow machines, like rollers. Shown with ramp wedge extensions.

Side Brackets, Swinging

These brackets are permanently mounted and swing out to hold wood planks used to widen the deck an additional one foot on each side. Also available in a swinging removable style.

Stake Pockets

Stake pockets (4''x 4'') can be added along the side of the deck to hold posts in place.

Tire Carrier

A mounted tire carrier can be installed on the curb side of the gooseneck. Not available with motor grader ramps, or on a full width gooseneck.

Tire Carrier

A tire carrier can be mounted to the curbside of the drawbar to hold a spare tire in place. Shown in optional RBC yellow.

Toolbox / Steel Covered

A steel-covered toolbox can carry chains, binders, and blocks, and it can be located in the gooseneck or the deck of the trailer. Gooseneck toolboxes are lockable. Deck toolboxes are lockable as an option.

Two-Speed Landing Gear

A heavy-duty 2-speed landing gear has a capacity of 50,000 lb. lifting and 140,000 lb. static.

Wheel Covers / Flush

Flush wheel covers are made either of 1/4'' tread plate reinforced (shown here), or smooth plate with grouser bars on the incline.

Wheel Covers / Raised

Raised wheel covers are installed 3'' above the main beam and are made either of 1/4'' tread plate reinforced, or smooth plate with grouser bars on the incline.

Wheels, Aluminum Disc (Aluminum Disc Wheels)

Popular for their ''look,'' 10-hole, hub-piloted aluminum disc wheels are also durable and weigh less than standard steel disc wheels.