Heavy haulage firm goes for next generation bespoke Andover trailer 04 October 2010

Groundwork and plant hire company G Farwell has replaced a 23-year-old tri-axle, knock-out neck low loader trailer from Andover Trailers with an updated version for heavy haulage and specialist transport.

Company chairman George Farwell explains that his company transports heavy machinery, such as 35-tonne Caterpillar D8 bulldozers, so needs a bespoke trailer.

"The Andover team already had an impressive wealth of knowledge and experience last time round," he says, "and we were pleased to find that hasn't changed."

This time around, though, vehicle technology has improved – so the company's new tri-axle step frame with beavertail has a reinforced hardwood floor to support the heavyweight machinery, as well as a 300mm fixed stop bar at the front for maximum security when loaded.

General manager Steve Stacey points out that, additionally, all cables and pipes have been positioned away from the chassis to prevent road dirt being trapped against it. On top of that, special attention has been paid to shot-blasting and painting in epoxy primer, to ensure it lasts even longer than its 23-year-old predecessor.

The 12-metre-long by 2.5-metre-wide trailer has Granning axles, Granning air suspension with raise/lower control and a Knorr-Bremse electronic braking system. It has also been fitted with Andover hydraulic fold forward ramps to reduce fuel consumption.

For G Farwell, these ramps also facilitate transportation of 40 yd containers, graders and awkward-shaped plant and machinery; while the trailer's step frame design increases manoeuvrability on narrow country lanes and farm tracks.

Author
Brian Tinham

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