Heavy Equipment Transport on a Gooseneck Rental:
Load Securement and Weight Distribution
Weight distribution on a gooseneck trailer follows the same principle as other trailer types but with greater consequence at the higher load weights involved. Approximately 60 percent of the cargo weight should sit forward of the trailer's rear axle to maintain proper tongue weight on the gooseneck ball. Rear-heavy loading on a gooseneck trailer creates handling instability that is more pronounced at higher speeds and on curved or hilly roads around the Killeen area.
Heavy equipment on a gooseneck rental should be secured with chains and load binders at four points minimum, using the machine's designated tie-down rings and the trailer's built-in securement system. Ratchet straps are not the correct method for machinery in the weight range that gooseneck trailers are designed to carry. After loading and securing, confirming that the gooseneck connection is fully seated in the ball and that all trailer lights are functioning before departure is the pre-trip check that applies to every gooseneck trailer rental from Big Rentals in Killeen.