Lowboy: meaning, definitions and examples
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lowboy
[ loʊbɔɪ ]
equipment transport
A lowboy is a type of trailer with a low deck that is designed to transport heavy equipment. The low height of the trailer allows for transporting tall equipment without exceeding height regulations. Typically, lowboys are used to transport earth-moving machinery, construction equipment, and oversized loads. They are characterized by their two drops in the deck, which provides a very low loading height and makes loading and unloading easier.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The contractor ordered a lowboy to transport the excavator.
- We need a lowboy for the oversized shipping container.
- The lowboy made it easy to load the bulldozer onto the truck.
- He drives a lowboy to move heavy machinery across the state.
Translations
Translations of the word "lowboy" in other languages:
🇵🇹 baixa
🇮🇳 लोबॉय
🇩🇪 Tieflader
🇮🇩 trailer rendah
🇺🇦 низькорамний трейлер
🇵🇱 niskopodwoziowy
🇯🇵 ローボーイ
🇫🇷 lowboy
🇪🇸 lowboy
🇹🇷 alçak boy
🇰🇷 로우보이
🇸🇦 لو بوي
🇨🇿 nízký přepravník
🇸🇰 nízky nákladný automobil
🇨🇳 低平挂车
🇸🇮 nizka prikolica
🇮🇸 lágur vagn
🇰🇿 төмен жүк тасымалдаушы
🇬🇪 დაბალი ტრაილერი
🇦🇿 aşağı yük maşını
🇲🇽 lowboy
Etymology
The term 'lowboy' originated in the United States during the mid-20th century. It is believed to derive from the combination of 'low' referring to its low height and 'boy' which historically refers to a type of vehicle or conveyance. The design of lowboys allowed for practical solutions to transportation challenges posed by large, heavy machinery that were becoming more prevalent in industries such as construction and agriculture. As the roads became more modernized, lowboys evolved to accommodate the increasing size and weight of new equipment, leading to various configurations and specialized designs catering to specific transportation needs. The lowboy has since become a staple in the transportation industry for moving heavy loads efficiently.