Lowboy Manufacturers

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  1. Dirty-Low-Walker

    Dirty-Low-Walker Medium Load Member

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    I am intersested in up dating my 2006 Talbert 55SA detatchable, I would appreciate any advise on other brands in the field such as Trail King, Rogers, Etynre, Talbert Etc.......
    The good and bad will be greatly appreciated!
     
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    johndeere4020 Road Train Member

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    Well what kind of work are you primarily doing? I'm a Talbert man just because I've seen the abuse they can take, Trail King is definitely a good trailer as well. I've never pulled a Rogers but I know they used to make a good trailer. I would avoid Etnyre at all cost. I currently pull a trailer just like yours, an 06 55 ton SA Talbert and wouldn't hesitate to get another one but honestly if I were buying a new one today I would have to look at an Aspen contractor series 55 ton. @Oxbow has one and the guys I know that pull them swear by them. Give me a little more info and we can brainstorm if you want.
     
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    I think @nate980 s company has some Aspen trailers too.
    Speaking of Nate, anybody heard from him lately?
     
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    He is banned
     
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    Dangit, I missed that......seems like he went through a suspension a while ago, but I thought all was good now.
     
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    I'm pretty partial to Fontaine's, we have 4 55 tonners and they have been overloaded and abused / side loaded with 100K and have held up over the years. We also have ran Talbert's and would recommend them also.
     
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    johndeere4020 Road Train Member

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    I agree, I've never pulled one but the guys I know that pull them live them.
     
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    -_-
     
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    Wtf, thought things were worked out for Nate... what did he do, speak true about something and the snowflakes cried to "Mom" again
     
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    As @johndeere4020 said. We need more details on your hauling. Entyre though stay away...
     
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