The trailer features BPW drum brake axles with rear lifting capability, 1m-wide power toe hydraulic fold-forward ramps – specially shaped for access equipment – strobes, safety lights and LED lighting for safer working at night.
The trailer’s bed was designed to accommodate six extra pairs of lashing points, enabling multiple configurations of plant to be secured safely. Also incorporated are toolboxes and a chain tray built into the bed for easy and safe storage.
The latest acquisition will move heavy plant weighing up to 36 tonnes around the South West. It joins Ross Garrett’s fleet of four low-loaders and three flatbads – one of which was bought from Andover 20 years ago and is still in operation.
“We still run the 1995 trailer every day – it’s testament to the high build-quality of Andover Trailers’ work, and one of my personal favourites to hitch up to,” says Luke Garrett, director at the Somerset-based operator.
“We value our Andover Trailers for their strength, low weight and ease of operation – even on some of the rough roads we have to traverse when we’re loading and unloading heavy plant at quarries and other off-road sites.
“Plus, the company’s aftersales support is second to none – they’re always on call,” says Garrett.