What is an RGN Trailer?
An RGN (Removable Gooseneck) trailer is a specialized heavy-haul transport vehicle designed for maximum flexibility and ease of loading. Unlike traditional flatbed trailers that require ramps or cranes, RGN trailers feature a removable front section that can be dropped to ground level, allowing equipment to be driven directly onto the trailer bed.
Key Advantages of RGN Hauling
- Drive-On Loading: Equipment drives directly onto the trailer, eliminating the need for cranes or complex rigging.
- Flexibility: The gooseneck can be adjusted to accommodate equipment with varying ground clearances.
- Faster Service: Drive-on loading is quicker than traditional rigging methods, reducing equipment downtime.
- Weight Capacity: RGN trailers can safely transport loads up to 60-80,000+ lbs depending on configuration and permits.
- Wide Compatibility: Suitable for excavators, wheel loaders, dozers, skid steers, mini-excavators, and more.
- Cost-Effective: No crane rental or specialized rigging crews required—just drive on and go.
RGN Loading Process
The RGN loading process is simple and efficient:
- Gooseneck Drop: The driver lowers the removable front section of the trailer to ground level.
- Equipment Drive-On: The equipment operator drives the machinery directly onto the trailer bed.
- Positioning & Securing: Equipment is positioned and secured with chains and straps.
- Gooseneck Re-Attachment: The removable section is reattached and locked in place.
- Dispatch: Trailer is ready for transport across the country.
Weight Capacity & Dimensions
Standard RGN trailers accommodate:
- Weight: 60,000 - 80,000+ lbs (with proper permits for overweight loads)
- Length: Up to 48 feet of deck space
- Width: Up to 8.5 feet (9.5 feet with oversize permits)
- Height: Varies based on equipment; bridge clearance planning available
Common Uses for RGN Hauling
- Caterpillar, Komatsu, Volvo, Hitachi, and Liebherr excavators
- Wheeled loaders and compact loaders
- Bulldozers and motor graders
- Skid steer loaders and mini-excavators
- Agricultural equipment (tractors, combines)
- Generators and power units
- Light industrial equipment and machinery
RGN Hauling Across All 48 States
R&RM LLC operates RGN trailers nationwide. Whether you need equipment transported from Georgia to California or Maine to Florida, we coordinate logistics, handle all necessary permits, and arrange pilot car services for oversize loads.
See how we recently transported a Cat 390F excavator from Georgia to Texas using an RGN trailer in our Cat 390F case study.
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