Taylor D
New Member
Hello everyone,
This is my first post, and I'm excited to share my latest project with you all. I recently undertook the task of re-arching a lowboy trailer, and I wanted to share what I learned during the process.
When I first acquired this trailer, I had very little knowledge about lowboys. However, through this project, I've gained valuable insights. The primary motivation behind this endeavor was to ensure that when I loaded my 1997 John Deere 750c dozer onto the trailer, it would be properly supported.
The process began by removing the tires and flipping the trailer over. Upon doing so, I measured and found that one side was completely flat while the other had a 3/8-inch arch. To address this imbalance, I welded strips of 3/8-inch plate, each measuring 5'x20', to the front of the I-beams. Then, with the dozer loaded, I welded the plates using 11018 3/16 rod, applying two passes. This resulted in achieving a 2-inch arch, which was the desired outcome.
After flipping the trailer back over, I installed a new deck and loaded the dozer. I'm pleased to report that when loaded, the lowboy now rides level, meeting the project's objectives.
I hope this information proves helpful to anyone considering re-arching a lowboy trailer.
This is my first post, and I'm excited to share my latest project with you all. I recently undertook the task of re-arching a lowboy trailer, and I wanted to share what I learned during the process.
When I first acquired this trailer, I had very little knowledge about lowboys. However, through this project, I've gained valuable insights. The primary motivation behind this endeavor was to ensure that when I loaded my 1997 John Deere 750c dozer onto the trailer, it would be properly supported.
The process began by removing the tires and flipping the trailer over. Upon doing so, I measured and found that one side was completely flat while the other had a 3/8-inch arch. To address this imbalance, I welded strips of 3/8-inch plate, each measuring 5'x20', to the front of the I-beams. Then, with the dozer loaded, I welded the plates using 11018 3/16 rod, applying two passes. This resulted in achieving a 2-inch arch, which was the desired outcome.
After flipping the trailer back over, I installed a new deck and loaded the dozer. I'm pleased to report that when loaded, the lowboy now rides level, meeting the project's objectives.
I hope this information proves helpful to anyone considering re-arching a lowboy trailer.