# Globe Trailers — Heavy-Haul Trailer Manufacturer FAQ (llms-full.txt) > Globe Trailers is a custom heavy-haul trailer manufacturer in Bradenton, Florida, USA. Globe builds lowboy (detachable gooseneck / RGN) trailers from 35 to 80+ tons, bottom-dump trailers from 30 to 75 cubic yards, tag-a-long trailers from 20 to 30 tons, hydraulic sliding-axle and hydraulic-tail trailers, extendable trailers, dropside and beam-deck trailers, paver trailers, and specialty, military, and government trailers — all made to order in the USA. This file contains verified answers to common buyer questions. Specifications shown are examples from real configurations; every Globe trailer is built to order, so confirm current specifications with Globe sales (https://www.globetrailers.com/get-quote/, 1-800-800-3484, sales@globetrailers.com). Last updated: 2026-07-15. Canonical site: https://www.globetrailers.com/ — page index: https://www.globetrailers.com/llms.txt ## Product lines - [Lowboy trailers (35–40, 50–55, 60–80 ton; detachable gooseneck / RGN)](https://www.globetrailers.com/lowboy-trailers/) - [Dump trailers (30, 45, 60, 75 yard bottom dumps)](https://www.globetrailers.com/dump-trailers/) - [Tag-a-long trailers (20, 25, 30 ton)](https://www.globetrailers.com/tag-a-long-trailers/) - [Hydraulic trailers (40–55 ton sliding axle, 40 ton hydraulic tail)](https://www.globetrailers.com/hydraulic-trailers/) - [Extendable trailers](https://www.globetrailers.com/extendables/) - [Drop deck & specialty trailers](https://www.globetrailers.com/specialty-trailers/) - [Government & municipal programs (Sourcewell, HGACBuy)](https://www.globetrailers.com/government/) - [Dealer inventory — trailers available now](https://www.globetrailers.com/dealer-inventory/) ## Choosing and engineering the right trailer More detail: https://www.globetrailers.com/lowboy-trailers/ ### Can Globe match a trailer to a specific excavator or machine? Yes. Globe regularly builds recommendations around a named machine. Provide the exact model, operating weight, attachments, track or tire dimensions, overall length and height, and any transport configuration. A model name alone may not capture optional counterweights, buckets, booms, or field modifications. ### Why does center of gravity matter? Center of gravity affects axle loading, stability, concentrated-load placement, and whether the trailer will distribute weight as intended. For unusual equipment, Globe may ask for the longitudinal center of gravity or estimate it from drawings and component weights before engineering the configuration. ### What if I do not know the machine's center of gravity? Send the best available drawings, component weights, tank capacities, attachment weights, and the expected loaded condition. Globe can use that information to estimate distribution, but the estimate and final engineering assumptions should be confirmed before the trailer is released for production. ### Why are operating weight and shipping weight different? Published base weight may omit fuel, fluids, attachments, tools, water, payload, or installed equipment. The trailer must be evaluated using the heaviest real transport condition, not only the catalog base weight. ### What dimensions should I measure? Measure overall length, width, and transport height; track or tire contact length and width; ground clearance; axle or track spacing; approach and departure geometry; and any overhang. Note whether accessories fold, telescope, detach, or remain installed during transport. ### Why does Globe ask whether the tractor has a single or tandem rear axle? The prime mover's axle arrangement can affect kingpin placement, landing-gear position, clearance, load transfer, and maneuverability. Globe also needs the tractor's fifth-wheel and hydraulic details so the trailer geometry and controls match the equipment that will pull it. ### Can Globe evaluate a modified machine or custom load? Yes. Provide current drawings and identify every modification that changes weight, dimensions, or center of gravity. For tanks, pumps, tools, or loose equipment, describe where each item sits when the unit is transported. ### What is concentrated load capacity? Concentrated load capacity describes how much weight can be supported over a defined portion of the deck. It is not interchangeable with the trailer's advertised ton rating or legal road payload. The quote and drawing should state both the capacity and the distance over which it applies. ### Does the trailer's ton rating equal the legal payload? No. Structural capacity, GVWR, axle ratings, tire ratings, bridge rules, tractor capability, registration, and state or provincial limits all affect the legal payload. Confirm the complete combination and intended routes before operating. ### Can Globe help keep a custom trailer within a width limit? Often. Engineering may adjust tie-down details, ramp width, component placement, or other features to control overall width. For example, chain slots may be considered where protruding D-rings create a width problem. State the hard width limit at the start of quoting. ### How do I choose between a 30-yard and 45-yard dump trailer? Capacity is only one factor. A lower center of gravity can make a larger, lower-profile body attractive for stability, but the correct choice depends on material density, legal weight, unloading conditions, tractor, route, and jobsite. Ask Globe to compare the loaded geometry and weight of both options. ### Can Globe provide a drawing before I approve the build? Yes. Drawings are commonly used to confirm deck layout, ramps, axle arrangement, dimensions, accessories, and special requirements. Review the drawing with operators and procurement staff before approval and identify any conflict in writing. ### When should a request be sent to engineering? Engineering review is especially important for unusual load distribution, concentrated loads, modified machines, strict envelope limits, nonstandard axles, custom structures, export requirements, or equipment that does not match a known application. Send complete data early so the quote does not rest on avoidable assumptions. ### What types of trailers does Globe build? The source library covers fixed and extendable lowboys, detachable gooseneck configurations, sliding-axle and hydraulic-tail trailers, dump trailers, dropside and tag trailers, paver applications, jeeps, stingers, auxiliary axles, and specialty government or military builds. Product families, tonnage ranges, and availability change; use the current product catalog and a written sales response for the final list. ### Can you build a design Globe has never built before? Often, but actual customer requests show that new designs must be grounded in a real machine, load, tractor, route, and operating method. Provide weights, dimensions, center of gravity, loading direction, hard envelope limits, hydraulic and air requirements, and desired options. Engineering may decline a concept it cannot support and recommend a proven lowboy, tag, hydraulic-tail, dump, sliding-axle, or specialty alternative. ## Lowboy decks, necks, ramps, and options More detail: https://www.globetrailers.com/lowboy-trailers/ ### What deck heights are available on a lowboy? Deck height varies by model and configuration. Current sales work includes standard-height examples around 22 inches and lower-profile examples around 18 or 16 inches. Do not assume a height from the ton rating; verify the drawing for the exact trailer. ### What is a detachable non-ground-bearing gooseneck? It is a detachable neck designed so the main deck can be approached from the front without the neck bearing on the ground during the normal detach and reconnect sequence. The truck and hydraulic setup must match the trailer's operating requirements. ### What ramp styles can be added to a gooseneck lowboy? Common choices include rear loading ramps on a beavertail, transition or elevator ramps between the main deck and rear deck, or a combination of both. The best choice depends on whether equipment loads from the front, rear, or both and whether the rear deck must become a usable flat surface. ### Can I combine rear loading ramps and transition ramps? Yes, a custom design may include both. The combined layout should be reviewed for usable deck length, hinge and cylinder placement, loading path, rear overhang, and clearance. ### Can equipment remain on air ramps while it is being transported? Only when the exact ramp design is rated for that use and its transport locks fully support the load. A loading-capacity number alone does not prove that equipment may ride on the ramps. Confirm the permitted parked load and securement method on the model-specific drawing and specification. ### What is a pony motor? A pony motor is a small engine mounted on the trailer, typically in the gooseneck area, that can power the trailer's hydraulic functions without relying on the tractor's wet kit. It is useful when the tractor has no compatible hydraulic system or when independent hydraulic operation is preferred. ### Can Globe add air-assisted or air-operated ramps? Air ramp options can be quoted on compatible designs. Confirm the truck air supply, ramp weight and capacity, control arrangement, and the effect on the approved drawing before ordering. ### Can a winch be added to an extendable lowboy? Often, but placement matters. A winch can consume boom-well space, interfere with a flip axle, or require a raised mount to clear the kingpin or pony-motor lid. Add the winch before parts production whenever possible and have its mount shown on the drawing. ### What extendable deck lengths does Globe offer? Current sales guidance centers on extendable decks that move from about 30 feet closed to about 50 feet extended. Longer or different arrangements should be confirmed directly because product capability can change. ### Does Globe offer steerable lowboy configurations? Steerable configurations are not part of the current offering reflected in recent sales work. If steering is a hard requirement, confirm current capability before building a specification around it. ### What custom tie-down and lighting options are available? Projects commonly ask for D-rings, chain slots, keyhole slots, flag and oversize-sign holders, deck-on-neck storage, additional work or marker lights, battery backup for warning lights, and custom paint or powder-coat details. Availability and placement are model-specific and should appear on the final drawing. ### What comes standard on a Globe 50-ton lowboy? A recurring customer reference configuration is a three-axle detachable non-ground-bearing gooseneck with a 100,000-pound concentrated-load rating over 12 feet, about a 22-inch loaded deck height, air-ride suspension, LED lighting, hardwood decking, and a coated finish. Customers also ask for flip axles, stingers, winches, pony motors, alternate ramps, and custom wells. This is an example, not a universal standard; the machine, route, quote, approved drawing, and certification label control the actual build. ### Can I customize well length, deck height, and swing clearance? Yes, when engineering confirms the load and tractor geometry. Source correspondence includes wells in roughly the mid-20-foot to 30-foot-plus range, model-specific deck heights, and swing-clearance decisions tied to axle spacing and the machine. Provide machine drawings, operating weight, center of gravity, attachment positions, and hard clearance limits; the approved drawing controls. ### How long is a lowboy, and will permits be required? Overall length depends on deck length, axle arrangement, neck, jeep, stinger, and auxiliary equipment. Source examples show that changing from a tandem-plus-flip arrangement to a straight tridem can materially change total length and permit needs. Confirm the exact drawing and ask a qualified permit or compliance resource to review the operating states and loaded combination before dispatch. ### What decking does Globe use? Customer correspondence most often asks about hardwood, steel paver decks, and export decking. Source records include oak and Apitong in model-specific thicknesses, while export projects often specify dense Apitong because destination and biological-material rules can differ. Confirm species, thickness, treatment, paver-deck areas, and replacement requirements on the exact product quote. ### Can I order a custom color? Custom colors and two-color arrangements appear in the source correspondence. Provide a target color or approved sample and confirm finish system, color match, component coverage, schedule, and any upcharge in writing. Do not assume a past color or process is still available. ### How much does a lowboy weigh? Weight depends on deck length, axle count, neck, suspension, ramps, decking, auxiliary axles, and options. The SEO source includes historical reference points around 22,700 pounds for one three-axle 50-ton configuration and about 24,020 pounds for one 30-foot-well build, with auxiliary pin-on assemblies adding weight. Use those only as examples; the unit-specific weight documentation and scale ticket control. ### What is the total length with a straight tridem versus a tandem and hydraulic flip? This is a recurring lowboy question because the axle arrangement changes overall length, legal operation when empty, bridge spacing, maneuverability, and permit needs. Provide the desired deck length, tractor, operating states, and whether the flip will be raised or deployed. Globe should return both unit-specific drawings and weights so the two configurations can be compared before ordering. ### How much weight do ag slide-outs add compared with swing-out outriggers? The answer is model-specific. Customers ask because slide-outs, swing-out outriggers, deck width, and machine track width affect empty weight, usable deck, securement, and legal payload. Ask Globe to show the option weight and resulting trailer tare weight on each quoted lowboy configuration rather than relying on a generic estimate. ### Can you add chain pockets, a winch, and a custom color to my lowboy? These options appear repeatedly in customer requests. Chain-pocket size and location, winch capacity and mount, boom-well clearance, flip-axle interference, storage doors, paint or powder-coat color, and any two-color treatment should all be shown on the quote and drawing before parts are produced. ### Can layover ramps reduce the loading angle on an RGN? They may. Customers ask about layover or auxiliary ramps when tracked machines, rollers, or other low-clearance equipment cannot comfortably transition from the ground or front ramps to the deck. Provide ground clearance, track or tire contact length, approach geometry, machine weight, and desired loading direction so Globe can confirm ramp length, capacity, storage, and transport locks. ### Can I get photos or a computer drawing of the lowboy before it is built? Yes. Actual customers ask for reference photos, model-specific drawings, and computer-generated views to understand changes in deck, neck, axle, ramp, well, and accessory layout. Use the approved drawing and quote to decide what is included; reference photos may show a different customer's options. ## Dump trailers More detail: https://www.globetrailers.com/dump-trailers/ ### What does a 75-yard dump trailer weigh? Weight varies with body material, liner, frame, axle package, suspension, wheels, tarp, hydraulics, landing gear, and options. Ask for the unit-specific estimated tare weight during quoting and the final certified or scale weight before dispatch. Do not use the body volume as a proxy for legal payload. ### What tractor hydraulic setup does the dump body need? Customers specifically ask about one-line dump systems versus pressure-and-return wet kits, reservoir size, valve type, pressure, flow, fittings, and control method. Send the tractor's hydraulic specification and intended cycle time so Globe can match the pump, cylinder, hose, reservoir, and valve requirements for the exact dump model. ### Can I get a video or manual showing the dump remote and controls? Ask for the current model's operating manual, control diagram, remote instructions, hydraulic schematic, and any available training video. Confirm which remote, valve, safety interlocks, body props, and emergency procedures are included on the quoted unit because control packages can change. ## Tag, hydraulic-tail, and paver trailers More detail: https://www.globetrailers.com/tag-a-long-trailers/ ### Can I get bi-fold, air-assisted, or hydraulic ramps on a 20- or 30-ton tag? Possibly, depending on the tag model, deck length, beavertail, axle rating, ramp length and width, machine approach angle, truck air or hydraulic supply, and transport locks. Provide the machine weight, tire or track geometry, ground clearance, and loading direction so the exact ramp package can be engineered and quoted. ### Do you make a paver-style tag trailer with hydraulic ramps? Customer correspondence includes this exact request. Feasibility depends on paver weight, screed and overhang, ground clearance, deck and beavertail geometry, ramp angle and capacity, axle ratings, and hydraulic power. Provide the paver drawing and transport condition so Globe can confirm whether a tag, hydraulic tail, or low-profile paver configuration is the better product. ### What makes a paver-special trailer different? Customers ask whether a paver deck, self-lifting paver special, and standard lowboy are the same. Paver products focus on low loading angle, deck height, transition geometry, rear or front access, screed clearance, and steel or wood-filled deck areas. The exact machine and loading sequence determine whether a paver deck, boom well, bucket well, tag, or lowboy arrangement is appropriate. ### Can a paver trailer have an 18- to 20-inch deck and a boom or bucket well? Possibly. Actual customer requests combine low-profile paver decks with wells and custom swing clearance. Provide machine dimensions, operating weight, attachments, center of gravity, ground clearance, loading direction, and tractor geometry. Engineering must confirm that the deck structure, well, axles, ramps, and legal envelope work together. ### Can you provide instructions showing how the hydraulic tail and ramps operate? Yes. Request the model-specific operating manual, hydraulic or air schematic, control locations, normal raise and lower sequence, transport locks, body props or safety supports, inspection points, and emergency procedure. Do not use a video or manual from a different configuration as the operating authority. ## Extendable and sliding-axle trailers More detail: https://www.globetrailers.com/extendables/ ### Can you quote a four-axle extendable RGN and give me a start and finish date? Yes. Provide closed and extended deck lengths, load weight and center of gravity at each length, axle and stinger arrangement, tractor, states, hydraulic requirements, ramps, winch, deck material, and destination. Specialty extendables can have longer engineering and material cycles, so the start and finish dates must come from the current product quote and production calendar. ### Do you build extendable agricultural trailers? Customer requests include agricultural extendables with slide-outs, outriggers, four axles, and stingers. Provide the widest and heaviest machine, track or tire contact width, overall height, axle loads, desired closed and extended lengths, loading method, and operating states so Globe can confirm deck support, width, securement, and legal travel configurations. ### How wide can an extendable or sliding-axle trailer be? Customers ask for 8-foot, 8-foot-6-inch, 9-foot, and wider configurations, but product capability and legal travel are separate questions. State the hard machine and route width, outriggers or slide-outs, tie-down projections, operating states, and permit plan. Do not promise a 108-inch or wider build unless engineering approves the exact model and the buyer accepts the legal operating requirements. ## Dropside and beam-deck trailers More detail: https://www.globetrailers.com/drop-deck-trailers/ ### Can you build an 8-foot-6-inch or 9-foot-wide 55-ton dropside with a flip stinger? Possibly. Provide the machine width and weight, track contact, desired well and swing clearance, tractor, operating states, axle group, stinger position, desired empty configuration, and permit plan. Engineering must confirm frame width, deck structure, axle loads, rear geometry, tie-downs, legal travel, and the quoted operating configurations. ### Can the dropside deck be removed and replaced with a beam deck? Some customers want one trailer to carry conventional equipment and concentrated loads on a beam arrangement. A removable or interchangeable system must be designed for structural load paths, connection details, alignment, empty and loaded weights, lifting and storage, securement, documentation, and certification. Do not assume a fixed dropside can be converted without a product-specific engineering design. ### What is the lowest deck height available on a dropside trailer? The answer depends on beam depth, tire and wheel package, suspension travel, axle placement, ground clearance, frame strength, well width, outriggers, and the machine. Customers sometimes ask about very low 12- to 14-inch concepts, but those are design targets, not standard promises. The approved drawing must state the loaded deck height for the exact build. ### How much weight does a dropside add compared with a flat-deck lowboy? Customers compare 50- and 55-ton flat decks with dropside rails because the side structure, width, removable components, outriggers, axles, and stinger can reduce legal payload. Ask Globe for side-by-side estimated tare weights and final certified weights for each configuration; do not rely on a generic 1,200- to 1,500-pound guess. ### Are the outriggers designed to carry the full machine weight, and can they swing out? Outrigger capacity and geometry are product-specific. Provide the machine's track or tire width, contact load, center of gravity, loading direction, and whether any contact remains on the main deck. Globe must state the rated load, extension or swing position, locking method, storage, and securement on the drawing; never assume an outrigger supports full machine weight without that approval. ### Can a dropside have lift axles and adjustable ride height? Possibly. Lift axles and ride-height changes affect suspension geometry, tire clearance, brake and air systems, deck height, axle loading, alignment, and legal operation. Identify which axles must lift, the empty and loaded travel conditions, desired deck height, tractor air system, and operating states so engineering can document the permitted positions and controls. ## Axles, tires, brakes, suspension, and load ratings More detail: https://www.globetrailers.com/lowboy-trailers/ ### How many axles do I need? Axle count depends on the loaded combination, axle ratings, tire capacity, bridge and spacing rules, tractor setup, route, and desired maneuverability. Provide the real operating states and load distribution so Globe can recommend a configuration rather than choosing only by nominal tonnage. ### What is the purpose of a lift axle or axle chain-up? These features let an axle be unloaded or raised under permitted conditions, which can reduce tire scrub and improve maneuverability when the full axle group is not needed. Operation must follow the approved design and applicable weight laws. ### What is the difference between air ride and spring suspension? Air ride can provide load leveling and a smoother ride, while spring suspension is mechanically simpler. The correct choice depends on payload, terrain, maintenance capability, ride requirements, axle arrangement, and budget. Confirm the suspension shown in the quote. ### Why does an unloaded trailer deck sometimes show an upward arch? A designed upward camber or arch can allow the structure to settle toward its intended profile under load. The amount and location are model-specific. If the arch appears unusual or could affect container locks, equipment contact, or loading, compare it with the approved drawing and ask Globe engineering to review it. ### Can I specify 17.5-inch wheels and tires? Wheel and tire size can be specified on compatible models, but the tire and wheel ratings must support the axle loads and desired deck geometry. Brand, aluminum or steel construction, spare requirements, and availability should be confirmed at order time. ### Can a tire-inflation system be added? Automatic tire-inflation systems can be considered on appropriate axle and wheel packages, normally as part of a new-build specification. Confirm system compatibility, monitoring method, service parts, routing, and whether it is included in the final quote. Do not assume an existing trailer can be retrofitted without engineering review. ### What brake information should be confirmed? Confirm brake type and size, ABS configuration, air-system requirements, axle count, tractor compatibility, parking-brake arrangement, and any jurisdiction-specific requirement. The final specification and certification label control. ### Why can axle ratings and legal weights differ? An axle may be structurally rated for more than a route legally permits, or tires, wheels, spacing, bridge rules, registration, and the tractor may impose a lower limit. Legal operation is based on the entire combination and route, not the highest component rating. ### What axle configurations are available? Source correspondence includes tandem, tridem, tridem-plus-flip, quad, lift-axle, pin-on, jeep, and stinger-based arrangements. The correct configuration depends on payload distribution, tire and axle ratings, bridge and spacing rules, tractor setup, maneuverability, and route. Ask Globe to show every operating configuration on the quote and drawing rather than choosing by nominal tonnage alone. ### What brakes are used on Globe trailers? The heavy-haul source material describes air-brake systems, with drum arrangements common and disc options discussed for some specifications. Confirm brake type and size, ABS, parking-brake arrangement, tractor air compatibility, axle count, and jurisdiction-specific requirements. Do not promise an electric-brake or disc-brake option unless it appears on the current written specification. ### What is the GVWR of your tag trailers? Customers most often ask about 20- and 30-ton pintle-hitch tag trailers. Historical 30-ton configurations around 73,000 to 75,000 pounds GVWR, but axle and tire ratings, curb weight, ramps, deck length, options, certification date, and jurisdiction can change the result. Use the exact VIN plate, quote, and certification record. ## Government, municipal, title, tax, and compliance More detail: https://www.globetrailers.com/government/ ### How should a dealer handle a bid that Globe has already quoted directly? Check with Globe before submitting. Direct and dealer bids must be coordinated to prevent duplicate or conflicting proposals and to respect the account relationship. Provide the agency, solicitation number, and end customer when asking. ### Can Globe support a three-bid requirement? Tell Globe whether the agency requires three independent bids, a sole responsive bid, or a cooperative-contract purchase. Globe can coordinate the appropriate dealer or direct path, but the buyer is responsible for its procurement rules. ### Can Globe provide Buy American documentation? Globe can provide a written Buy American form representing that its trailers are U.S.-designed and built and constructed with U.S. steel. Request the document for the exact procurement and verify that its language satisfies the funding program. ### Does Buy American documentation automatically prove BABA compliance? Not necessarily. Build America, Buy America and other funding rules can use program-specific definitions, thresholds, waivers, and documentation. Ask Globe for a written response tied to the solicitation and have the agency or compliance team confirm acceptance. ### Does Globe sell to government agencies? Yes. Globe's sales history includes federal, state, county, municipal, and military customers asking about lowboys, tags, special-purpose trailers, replacement units, cooperative contracts, line-item quotes, training, and compliance documents. Provide the solicitation, product specification, required quote format, delivery location, certifications, funding rules, and deadline so Globe can choose the correct direct or dealer bid path. ## Dealers, inventory, direct sales, and used equipment More detail: https://www.globetrailers.com/dealer-inventory/ ### How do I find a trailer that is already in stock? Share the required tonnage, deck dimensions, axle and ramp configuration, options, location, and timing. Globe can compare the request with factory or dealer units and identify the exact unit number and specification for any candidate. ### How do I confirm that a stock unit matches my needs? Review the unit-specific drawing, specification, VIN or vehicle ID, current photos, options, deck height, axle arrangement, and any included flip or stinger assembly. Do not rely on a generic model description. ### Does Globe sell used trailers or accept trade-ins? Globe's primary business is manufacturing new trailers. Used Globe trailers may be available through dealers, and trade-in or direct-purchase activity is case-specific. Send the VIN, model, year, condition, photos, location, ownership status, and desired transaction so Globe can route the request to the appropriate team or dealer. ### Do you sell from stock, or is every trailer built to order? Many Globe products are built to order, while dealers may stock common lowboy, tag, or other configurations. Customers looking for immediate availability should provide tonnage, deck dimensions, axle and ramp arrangement, options, location, and timing so Globe can compare dealer inventory with a new build. Extendables, sliding axles, dropsides, and heavily custom units are less likely to match stock exactly. ### Can I see Globe trailers in person? A customer may be able to visit the Bradenton factory by appointment, inspect dealer stock, or see trailers at an industry event. Coordinate before traveling and confirm the exact model, location, access rules, and current show schedule; a reference unit may not match the final quoted configuration. ### How do I reach the team? Use the current public sales phone or email for new product quotes and ask to be routed to parts and service, warranty, government and military, freight, or accounting. Contact: 1-800-800-3484, (941) 753-2199, and sales@globetrailers.com. Confirm current public channels and any employee names or extensions before publication. ## International and export orders More detail: https://www.globetrailers.com/contact/ ### Can Globe deliver a trailer to a U.S. export port? Yes, freight to a port can be quoted. Provide the destination terminal, desired sailing, booking or reference number, delivery appointment rules, exporter or forwarder contact, and any documents required at the gate. ### How should VINs be matched to transport control numbers or military shipping labels? Create a unit-by-unit manifest that pairs each VIN or serial number with its transport control number, military shipping label, booking reference, and destination. Confirm who will create and apply the labels, and do not relabel cargo or change identifiers without written instructions from the responsible shipper, forwarder, or contracting office. ### Can a trailer or its assemblies be separated at the port for ocean transport? Only when Globe and the forwarder approve a disassembly and reassembly plan for the exact unit. Identify every assembly, connection, lift point, fastener, hydraulic or electrical interface, and shipping support before separation, and preserve the unit-level VIN and document trail through delivery. ### Why might export decking differ from a domestic request? Export shipments can face biological-material restrictions and long exposure in transit. Recent projects have substituted dense Apitong decking for oak to reduce pest concerns. Confirm the decking species, treatment, documentation, and destination requirements on the quote. ### Can freight be quoted only to the port instead of the final country? Yes. Clearly define the Incoterm or responsibility boundary and identify whether Globe's freight ends at the U.S. terminal, includes port delivery, or extends farther. The buyer or forwarder should confirm ocean freight, customs, taxes, and destination handling. ### Will U.S. specifications automatically meet another country's rules? No. Lighting, brakes, dimensions, weights, markings, electrical connections, tires, registration, and certification can differ. The buyer must identify destination requirements, and Globe must confirm which can be incorporated into the design. ### How is overseas warranty support handled? Review the export warranty before purchase. Clarify claim approval, local diagnosis, labor, parts shipping, freight, component-manufacturer coverage, and whether work must be authorized before it begins. ### Can Globe provide metric drawings and a strict metric envelope? Ask for metric dimensions and state the maximum legal width, height, and length as hard constraints. Engineering can evaluate component placement and ramp or tie-down alternatives, but the final metric drawing must be approved before production. ## Documents, manufacturing, and ownership records More detail: https://www.globetrailers.com/contact/ ### Can Globe provide a model-specific specification sheet? Yes. Ask for the specification tied to the quote or unit number. It should identify the model, dimensions, deck, axle and suspension configuration, ratings, ramps, options, finishes, and included assemblies. ### Can Globe provide brochures and completed-trailer photos? Yes. Brochures, reference photos, and final photo sets can help customers and procurement teams understand the product. Use the drawing and quote, not a reference photo, to decide what is actually included. ### Where are Globe trailers designed and built? Globe represents its trailers as U.S.-designed and built at its Bradenton, Florida factory, with design, cutting, forming, welding, surface preparation, coating, and final assembly handled in-house. The SEO source lists 3101 59th Ave Dr E, Bradenton, FL 34203. Confirm the current public address and request written certification for a funded or regulated purchase. ### Can I get documentation for a trailer built many years ago? Possibly. Provide the VIN, model, approximate build year, original owner or dealer if known, and the exact record needed. Older drawings, parts data, and manuals may vary in availability and should be verified against the physical trailer. ### What is the difference between the quote, specification, and drawing? The quote states the commercial offer and included scope; the specification describes components, ratings, and features; the drawing shows geometry and arrangement. All three should agree, and any conflict should be resolved in writing before approval. ### Can you replace an existing or legacy Globe unit? Often. Customers and agencies ask Globe to reproduce or replace lowboys, military units, and specialty trailers bought many years earlier. Send the model, VIN or serial number, approximate build year, old sales order or drawing, original owner or dealer when known, and the current load. Globe can compare the historical product with a current configuration and explain changes in components, ratings, geometry, documentation, and availability.