Don-Bur HGV Box Van Trailers are designed and built to add value to high intensity logistics operations. Manufactured entirely in-house, every trailer batch is carefully specified with each customer; considering payload types and weight, materials handling, bay design, site constraints and fleet compliance rather than blindly following a fixed template.
Lengths are available from approximately 8 metres (single-axle urbans) to 15.65 metres (LSTs). Chassis configuration, body construction, rear closure, tail-lifts and ancillary equipment are selected to optimise load fill, improve turnaround time at the bay, reduce downtime and improve safety.
The objective is a durable, long-lasting asset that provides many years of low maintenance, tailored performance.
Typical Applications
Box Van Trailers are typically selected where rear loading at a bay, weather protection and security are priorities.
- Parcel and e-commerce distribution
- Retail and high-value goods transport
- Garment transport and hanging goods
- Food, beverage and FMCG logistics
- Homewares and consumer products
- Specialist and contract logistics operations
- Urban delivery and regional trunking
Specification and Build Options
General specification is driven by payload weight and how it is loaded (hand-balled, PPT, FLT, conveyor) which will impact on trailer dimensions, axle number, flooring, rear closure and any requirement for a tail-lift.
- Body length from 8 m to 15.65 m
- Trailer height up to 4.95 m
- Standard straight-frame or high-volume step-frame chassis
- Single, tandem or tri-axle configurations matched to plated weights and payload profile
- Floor options including non-slip heavy duty phenolic ply, hardwood, steel overlay, aluminium or rollerbed
- Container doors (+flush fit option), shutter or cantilever tail-lift rear closure
- Column, tuckaway, retractable (slider), two-tier or cantilever tail-lift options
Additional Configurations
In addition, there are numerous considerations, such as fleet compliance, which may result in additional configurable options:
- Panel types will affect volume, durability, unladen weight, temperature control and ease of repair
- Load restraint systems such as strapping, bars and transverse nets
- Coupling options to improve safety
- Telematics, TPMS and EBPMS options
- Security options including seals, locks, body strengthening and alerting/defensive systems
- Aerodynamic options to reduce fuel on trunking operations
- Steer axles for improved manoeuvrability
- Increased suspension range for improved dock compatibility
- Roll-away prevention
- EBS (ISO 7638) connection encouragement/enforcement
- Landing leg safety systems
Engineering, Durability and Innovation
We at Don-Bur are very proud of the quality and durability of our products. After all, since 1981, we've built an enviable reputation and our products are commonplace within most of the major UK fleets.
Using 3D engineering and finite element analysis software, we're able to design, evolve and improve product design to boost performance and reduce downtime. This may involve lightweighting projects for improved payload capacity or prioritising strength for those particularly bulky and heavy loads.
Innovation
Don-Bur are also well known for being innovative and there are many examples of patented or registered design features that make us stand out from the crowd such as:
- Teardrop Trailers
- Slimline and durable 'Blade' panels
- LowGlide Safe Ground Coupling
- Leg-Safe
- EBS-Safe
- Suspension-Safe
Operational Performance and Whole-Life Value
Don-Bur spends considerable time with customers to understand operational needs. This often results in client relationships that span decades and this level of knowledge and experience results in product design that brings long-term value.
'Value' could mean many things and is uniquely perceived by each operation and each individual so it's important to understand what shapes that understanding.
Is it financially driven, volume limited, weight sensitive, time restricted, driver focussed or are our exceptional environmental credentials the most important factor?
Perhaps it's all of the above but it's important to provide that value together with repeatability and reliable first class customer service at all times.
FAQs
What length options are available for HGV box van trailers?
Don-Bur box van trailers are available in lengths from approximately 8 metres to 15.65 metres.
What panel type is best for intensive distribution work?
Panel choice is usually driven by damage resistance, durability, tare weight and any temperature control requirements. In heavy-duty dry freight operations, impact resistance and structural durability are often prioritised. In these applications, Don-Bur's Blade panel system is commonly specified as a strong, hard-wearing solution suited to intensive distribution use.
How do I choose an axle configuration?
Payload, load distribution and plated weights are the main drivers. Consider the gross vehicle weight, expected trailer tare weight and where the payload sits during transit.
What is the advantage of a shutter rear closure for bay work?
Shutters are often preferred for frequent loading bay operations. The driver can reverse onto the bay and open the shutter from within the bay area. With hinged doors, the driver would typically need to exit the vehicle and open them prior to docking, which can be slower where bay movements are frequent.
What tail-lift options can be integrated?
Tail-lift choice depends on load weight, load size, duty cycle and packaging space at the rear of the trailer. Many operators select retractable lifts where space between the rear axle and rear frame allows. Depending on layout and duty, tuckaway or column lifts may also be suitable.
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Indicative pricing & availability
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