From its Blakeney base in Gloucestershire, BH Cecil operates throughout Europe and carries a cross section of mixed loads including plants and recycled plastics. For adaptability, the company required a flexible trailer which not only could provide maximum length and high volume within the 4m overall European height limit, but also one that would highlight the company’s distinctive image and be a match for any rig on display at the numerous continental vehicle exhibitions which the family attends.
To ensure the combined vehicle length did not exceed the legal maximum, Krone positioned the landing legs farther back on the trailer for closer coupling with the DAF. “In addition,” adds director Paul Cecil, “Krone provided 550mm aluminium drop sides and a sliding roof so we can take virtually all shapes and sizes. We get an internal height of 2,665mm, which is a good clearance inside the 4m limit.”
Paul also points to the Krone Multi Lock strapping system, which features fixing points every 10cm along each side rave and, he explains in combination with the steel mesh reinforced curtains and load locking beams, ensures every load is safely secured and well protected.
The Profi liner is also fitted with steel container-type rear doors and integrated door furniture, hinges and latches, all of which are concealed behind the door skins to leave a perfectly flat surface for the trailer livery.
He adds that the chassis is KTL primed and powder-coated in the company’s metallic green livery, while the drop sides, side guards, rear bumper and hubs are finished in red. Krone guarantees steel components for 10 years against corrosion perforation, and six years in addition for the axles (within the EU).