Is there actually a difference in semi-trailer ground clearance ?

[Beast of War]

For the step deck and goose neck semi trailers it is obvious : they have low ground clearance. But for the sidewall and flatbed semi's the landing gear and underride guard seems to make them just as "low" in regard to ground clearance and likelyness to hook into roots or fallen trees and the like...

Do all semi's have more or less the same ground clearance and does any difference comes from resistance to roll over or be narrower/more flexible then others ?

Which type of trailer do you guys use most and why ?

[herrschaftg35]

Ground clearance seems to be different. I use the "low boy" trailer when I can since it has a lot of wheels and rarely bottoms out, its major downside is having only 3 spots though. I avoid the trailer that has the rails on the sides since that bottoms out too easily. The "wide" trailer can be a good as long as there is room to maneuver it.

[Vimpster]

I don't find the 2 blue trailers to be just as low as the goose neck trailer at all. The goose neck definitely catches more easily on the ground and obstacles on the ground. But keep in mind that the clearance of the trailer is also determined by the truck you are using. For instance using either of the blue trailers with the International HX520 will be far more likely to have the legs catching on the ground compared to using the same trailers with say the Royal BM17 because the saddle on the HX520 is so much lower.

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Originally posted by Beast of War:

...difference in semi-trailer ground clearance... the sidewall and flatbed semi's

I don't think there's a difference between the Flatbed and Sideboard Semi-Trailer's ground clearance, but the Sideboard is lighter than the Flatbed. The Sideboard's Mass is 6.0 T and the Flatbed's Mass is 6.2 T. You would think it be the other way around, but then, that's Snowrunner for ya.

Between the two blue Semi-Trailers, the Sideboard Semi-Trailer is the better choice due to the lighter weight and the less chance of losing the load in a rollover. The sideboards help keep the load on the trailer making it easy to just repack the load without having to bring in a crane.

Originally posted by Beast of War:

Do all semi's have more or less the same ground clearance and does any difference comes from resistance to roll over or be narrower/more flexible then others ?

When you say "Semi's" are you asking about the Semi Trucks or the Semi Trailers?

If you are asking about the Semi Trucks, they are for the most part, all different in some way or another.

The height (Ground Clearance) and width of the trucks play a major part in their resistance to rollover. The greater the ground clearance the higher their center of gravity and they roll easier. The narrower the truck the easier they rollover as well.

As far as flex for the trucks, some trucks seem to flex a little more than others and that does play a key part in their ability to maneuver over rough terrain.

Here is a handy chart for data on the Trucks, it doesn't give you ground clearance, but it does give you max tire size and width of the truck:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18ONNtM63iq_oXbadZs-yR9R8DK68UUioSeEzsQPSxnM/edit#gid=812256588&fvid=1859487029

If you are asking about the semi trailers, they are all different as well and same applies when it comes to rollover. The lower the trailer is to the ground and wider the trailer, the less chance it will roll over in game.

As far as flex for the trailers, I never noticed any of them having flex, but then I do a lot of driving in 1st person so I wouldn't notice anyway.

Originally posted by Beast of War:

Which type of trailer do you guys use most and why ?

When possible, I use the High Saddle HD Low Boy Semi-Trailer (3 Slot) because of it's low center of gravity and it's width. Plus I like the looks of it.

When I need more cargo space, I prefer the blue Flatbed Semi-trailer (5 Slot) simply because I like the looks of it better than the Sideboard, and I enjoy the challenge of a bringing in a crane if the load falls off the trailer. I use the Sideboard on occasion, but mostly the flatbed.

If I need the additional cargo space and wider trailer for ridiculously uneven terrain, I prefer the High Saddle Wide Flatbed Semi-Trailer (5 Slot).

I rarely use the longer trailers unless the mission requires them, I don't mind making the extra trips.

[Beast of War]

Yeah i kind of dislike the longest semi trailer too.....although the physics are quite unrealistic ( it gets pulled over almost anything which would IRL destroy the wheels, axles and break the support frame ) it is still a pain to use that on all but the straightest roads.

I wonder if attaching a trailer and towing one ( 2 trailer road train ) is not simply a better solution to lots of cargo demand missions. I wonder why the devs not opted for coupling more trailers instead of having to tow one by cable.

[Beryll Argent]

Ground clearance is definitely different, the flatbed and sideboard semi-trailers having among the highest. They also have the highest center of mass among semi-trailers and are absolutely more likely to flip over.
But the step deck semi-trailer also has the advantage that it has nothing sticking out underneath, and it will actually slide over crests or rocks like a sled.
I would recommend using the gooseneck or step deck semi-trailer for heavy or high loads, like concrete slabs and containers.