[SEL] Roll Back Gooseneck

[Steve Barr]

Here are a few links to ponder...

http://www.lift-a-load.com/

http://www.americanrollback.com/

http://www.rollbacktrailers.com/

http://www.automaticrollback.com/

http://www.hhtrailer.com/

http://www.landoll.com  (for those who want a real trailer to pull behind
a real truck....

Steve

--- Rob Skinner <rskinner at rustyiron.com> wrote:
> 
> > Howdy from rainy Mt.:
> > Could we discuss the advantages/disadvantages of using a 
> > roll-back gooseneck trailer for hauling our old engines please?
> > 
> > What I could imagine is that one benefit would be the 
> > recovery of a big engine on the ground.
> > 
> > Disadvantage...loading and unloading multiple engines or 
> > engines on 
> > trucks could be a real PITA.
> 
> Hi Rick,
> Do you mean a "tilt-bed trailer?"  A lot of guys have 'em and like 'em. 
> Some
> are gravity powered, some have a buffer system, others are hydraulically
> powered.  
> 
> The type of trailer that I'd REALLY like I don't know the name for. 
> It's
> hydraulically operated and the bed does a curtsey onto the ground.  No
> tilt.
> Flat.  Way cool.  You only need to lift the engine the thickness of the
> deck and
> you can easily load multiple engines.
> 
> You've already pointed out the obvious benefits and disadvantages of the
> tilt
> bed.  The only thing I'd add is that all trailers need a winch up front.
> 
> Rob
> 
> 
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