Supplied by trailer maker SDC, the bespoke trailers have a front lift axle and two hydraulically-operated steering axles for maximum manoeuvrability when transporting ISO containers and specialist wind farm equipment in off-road environments.
A high fifth wheel height of 1,300mm and short kingpin to the front of the trailer allow a truck-mounted crane to be used for loading and off-loading of containers, and bespoke features including fitted toolboxes and ladder storage.
The 10.5m platform trailers extend to 15.5m for compatibility with 4x10’, 2x20’, 1x40’ or 1x45’ ISO containers, while the customised design can also be used for various other load types such as pallets, steel pipes and construction equipment.
The trailers have seven locking positions to suit the load being carried. Load security is provided with multiple lashing options, including lashing rings at deck level and to the underside of socket bolsters to allow lashing of differing load types.
Brendan O’Malley, Titan Containers country manager for Ireland & Northern Ireland, says: “I am very pleased with the new extending platform trailers from SDC, which have gone straight into service on the development of a wind farm in Galway.
“In the past we have used SDC’s skeletal trailers for container transport, which have also served us well, however we have been looking for ways to improve the efficiency of our operations with a more bespoke trailer that could be adapted to both the land and wind sectors.”
He adds: “I am delighted with the finished product, as are our drivers. The trailer spec incorporates various ‘add ons’, which allow us to be flexible in our operations while delivering a very high standard of specialist services to our customers throughout Ireland.”