Typical Gooseneck-Style Trailer
A gooseneck trailers gets its unique name from its shape. A gooseneck trailer uses a kingpin, ball and socket coupling or other similar trailer connection method located above and forward of the rearmost axle of the towing vehicle. Gooseneck Trailers are the choice of many because part of the hauling weight is transferred to the truck, allowing for higher hauling capacities.
Gooseneck trailers differ from tag-a-long, or bumper pull trailers in their hitch. The gooseneck is attached inside hauling truck’s bed with a ball and coupler system. The gooseneck trailer offers many benefits. It doesn’t sway like a tag-a-long trailer tends to do, and towing is more stable. Three, the gooseneck is easier to back up to and align with the ball while hitching it to your hauling vehicle. You can see it clearly from the rear window. Four, the gooseneck design is more secure without worry of the load becoming unhitched during commute.
There are also a few disadvantages. Gooseneck trailers are more expensive and are usually bigger so they must be towed with a truck that is able to handle it. The hitching system is also more expensive for a gooseneck setup. While hitching the trailer, you have to climb into the bed of the truck to complete the connection
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November 28, 2008
Appalachian Trailer’s all new state-of-the-art finishing facility is getting closer to completion. The roof is complete as of November 28, 2008. Appalachian’s new trailer finishing facility will allow Appalachian Trailers to prep, paint and finish to an all new standard.
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November 28, 2008
Equipment Trailers is a general term to describe trailers that haul equipment. This includes Gooseneck Trailers, Skid Steer Trailers, Pintle Trailers, Drop Deck Trailers, and any type of trailer used haul equipment. Equipment Trailers are commonly used in the construction and farming industries, but individuals use them as well.
Appalachian Trailers has a variety of equipment trailers in both the Handyman and Contractor Grade Series. The Handyman Series contains equipment trailers that are used for light usage and the Contractor Grade are manufactured for heavy use.
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November 21, 2008
Appalachain Trailers is currently constructing a new 12,000 Sq. Ft. Paint Facility. This facility is will house Appalachian Trailer’s paint and finishing department.
Image of new state-of-the-art paint and finishing facility
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November 21, 2008
There are some fundamental truths about farming: It is arguable the most important industry in today’s world, its time demanding and both physically and mentally challenging. So taking advantage of anything that helps in their day-to-day routine is critical for both profit and saving time.
And one way a farmer can maximize his time is with the use of a hydraulic dump trailer. Dump trailers are a standard piece of equipment for today’s most successful farms because they can transport a host of items quickly and efficiently. Dump Trailers are not only easy to maneuver but can also adjust to accommodate numerous tasks. For example, when hauling Round Bales, a farmer can leave his skid steer in the field after loading several bales onto a dump trailer, efficiently transport the bales, then return and repeat process more efficiently than using more cumbersome traditional equipment.
Here are just a few ways farmers are using Hydraulic dump trailers today:
- Hauling Grain, Beans, Corn, Oats, etc.
- Hauling skid steers (low profile 82” wide).
- Hauling construction materials, such as fencing, hay, and fill dirt.
- Hauling sawdust to line stalls
- Efficient Transfer of Round Bale and Square Bales
- Hauling firewood, coal, and gravel
- Cleaning fences
- Efficient Hauling of Silage
And to help perform these tasks dump trailers have helpful options such as:
- Removable sides for easy loading/unloading
- Spare tire mounts
- Taller sides to meet customized needs
- Gooseneck, pintle ring or coupler
- Coal door in tailgate
- Wood or metal sides
- Radial Tire Upgrades
- Deckover and Low Profile Models
- Stake pockets and rubrail
These features make it easy to customize to your workflow as well as assist with any physical limitations to help maximize time, energy and ease of work. Dump Trailers can also be manufactured to fit your needs based on how much you are planning to use the trailer. Below is a list of components based on usage:
Standard Duty Components:
- Double Eye Spring Suspension
- Bias Tires
- Top Wind Jack
- Fixed A-Frame Coupler
- Up to 12k GVW
Standard duty trailers can easily be located in our Handyman Series.
Heavy Duty Components:
- HD Slipper Spring Suspension
- Radial Tires
- HD Drop Foot Jack
- Adjustable Coupler or Gooseneck Hitch
- 10-16K+ GVWR
Heavy duty components can be found in our Contractor Grade Series. And perhaps the best part of implementing a dump trailer is the cost-effectiveness. At Appalachian Trailers, we understand the need for long-lasting quality built dump trailers.
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November 21, 2008
