3D Models: Double Deck Trailers
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Box Van Lifting Deck Trailer
Shown loading from a bay.
Lifting Decks were invented by Don-Bur and have become more and more popular in the last two decades due to their efficient loading/unloading capabilities.
- Tri-Axle
- 13.6m long
- 4.88m high
- Step-frame
- 445/45 R19.5 mini single tyres
- Raise/lower suspension
- 3/4 length Lifting Deck platform
- Additional fixed 2nd deck over the swan-neck area
- Blade panels
- 52 UK Pallet capacity
Box Van Straight-Frame "Wedge" Lifting Deck Trailer
Shown loading from a bay.
This example demonstrates a full-length lifting deck platform on a straight-frame chassis. To maximise head-room on the lower deck, the chassis is commonly sloped down towards the rear.
- Tri-Axle
- 13.6m long
- 4.88m high
- Straight-frame
- 385/65 R22.5 super single tyres
- Raise/lower suspension
- Full length Lifting Deck platform
- Blade panels
- 52 UK Pallet capacity
Box Van Fixed Double Deck Trailer
Shown unloading to ground level.
This example demonstrates a full-length lifting deck platform on a straight-frame chassis. To maximise head-room on the lower deck, the chassis is commonly sloped down towards the rear.
- Tri-Axle
- 13.6m long
- 4.88m high
- Step-frame
- 445/45 R19.5 mini single tyres
- Raise/lower suspension
- Two tier-tail-lift
- Swan-neck air-powered ramp
- Blade panels
- 52 UK Pallet capacity
Box Van Double Deck Trailer (Independent Suspension)
Shown loading from ground level.
These types of trailers do not have full axles and permit a much lower floor height and therefore a lower overall height. Load capacity is reduced on the lower deck where wheel arches are boxed in.
- Tri-Axle
- 13.6m long
- Step-frame
- 4.250m high
- 350mm rear deck height
- 385/65 R22.5 super single tyres
- Tridec independent suspension
- Boxed wheel arches
- Two tier-tail-lift
- 39 UK Pallet Capacity
Curtainsided Lifting Deck Trailer
Shown loading from ground level.
Curtainsider Lifting Decks provide the best of both worlds. They offer the option to load and unload either from the side or through the rear at a dock.
- Tri-Axle
- 13.6m long
- Step-frame
- 4.880m high
- 445/45 R19.5 mini single tyres
- Rear container doors
- 'EcoStream' aerodynamic roof profile
- 4 column design
- 44 UK Pallet Capacity
Curtainsided Double Deck Trailer
Shown loading from ground level.
- Tri-Axle
- 13.7m long
- Step-frame
- 4.880m high
- 445/45 R19.5 mini single tyres
- Fixed Rear Panel
- 'EcoStream' aerodynamic roof profile
- 44 UK Pallet Capacity
Curtainsided Ratchet Deck Trailer
Shown loading from ground level.
Ratchet Decks (original Registered Design 2106753) offer a cost-effective, variable height double deck system. Each Ratchet Deck 'Bay' or 'Module' can carry up to 4,000kgs and can be re-positioned using a forklift.
- Tri-Axle
- 13.7m long
- Step-frame
- 4.880m high
- 445/45 R19.5 mini single tyres
- Fixed Rear Panel
