Lowboy Installation

Included as part of each PHIL HiVol® Rear-Loading Lowboy Trailer purchase is Installation Supervision Assistance from our highly trained Installation Specialists.

Field Erection Requirements:

1. Connect Lowboy sections and components together (all assemblies will be fully welded out and assembled, but spot welding may be required);
2. Mounting of the rear axles;
3. Mounting of the tires;
4. Installation of the Kingpin Hitch to the truck chassis;
5. Installation of optional equipment in the cab;
6. Mounting of the Lowboy to the Kingpin Hitch;
7. Connect hydraulic plumbing;
8. Connect electric;
9. Test and validation of the Lowboy Trailer.

Customer Responsibilities:

1. Two (2) customer specified / supplied hydraulic sources;
2. Hydraulic hosts and fittings from truck hydraulic sources to trailer gooseneck;
3. Prime Mover;
4. Lifting equipment with operator;
5. Two (2) service technicians with welding experience plus a helper;
6. Welding equipment if necessary;
7. Miscellaneous hand tools, pry bars, chains, etc.;
8. OEM body pads, pivot pins (for hitch mounting) and miscellaneous accessory hardware as needed;
9. Optional components as discussed and agreed upon during the order.

PHIL Supervisory Assistance:

Installation Assistance is available with a minimum of sixteen (16) days notice and is preferably arranged in advance of the trailer shipment. Installation time may vary depending upon field conditions.

Approximate Installation Time:

The approximate time required to install a PHIL HiVol® Rear-Loading Lowboy Trailer in the field depends on the extent of options, the trailer size and upon the exact field conditions. A typical trailer should take approximately 250 – 350 man hours +/- utilizing purchaser supplied technicians and PHIL installation supervisory assistance.