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News

Chassis Spray

Don-Bur Invests in New State-of-the-Art Spray Booth

Don-Bur invests £100,000 in a new spray booth to enhance paint spraying capacity and efficiency at their Clarence Road site.

Published: Thu 13 Jun 2024

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Confused About EN 12642-XL?

Don-Bur offers expert advice on load restraint and EN 12642-XL. Learn about the latest DVSA guidelines and how to choose the right solution for your fleet. Visit donbur.co.uk for more information.

Published: Tue 02 Dec 2014

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Don-Bur Quarterly News Oct 2014

Don-Bur Soars in 2014 with Investments, Innovation, and Market Share Gains. Invest in the future with Don-Bur's cutting-edge trailers. Visit donbur.co.uk

Published: Tue 14 Oct 2014

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Don-Bur: 1st Straight-Frame LST Lifting Decks for Parcel Courier

Don-Bur has built 25 straight-frame box van 15.65m Longer Semi-Trailers (LST’s) for a parcel courier, including an industry-first “wedge” shape with a full-length Lifting Deck.

Published: Thu 09 Oct 2014

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Argos Delivers More Value with 60 Pallet Capacity LSTs

Argos has ordered 19 Lifting Deck Longer Semi Trailers (LSTs) from Don-Bur with the largest internal cubic volume seen on British roads.

Published: Thu 31 Jul 2014

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Argos ETS Steered Trailer

Argos tests innovative trailer steering system to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Don-Bur and VSE partner to develop a new Electronic Trailer Steering (ETS) system that could revolutionize trailer manoeuvrability. Visit donbur.co.uk to learn more.

Published: Thu 23 Jan 2014

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Sapphire Invests in Automated Curtain Strapping Machine

Sapphire Curtains & Cargo Control invests £700,000 in an innovative automated curtain strapping machine, setting new industry standards. Discover more at www.sapphirecurtains.co.uk.

Published: Thu 09 May 2024

Used Trailers For Sale

Used Trailer - 2010 Don-Bur Double Deck Curtainsider 7

Used Trailer For Sale | 2010 Don-Bur Double Deck Curtainsider

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Used 2010 step-frame double deck curtainsider for sale with fixed 2nd deck to rear 2/3s.

Published: Tue 19 Dec 2023

Used Trailer - 2017 Montracon Double Deck 7

Used Trailer For Sale | 2017 Montracon Curtainsided Double Deck

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Used tri-axle Montracon step-frame double deck trailer for sale with barn door rear closure.

Published: Mon 18 Dec 2023

Used Trailer - 2010 Don-Bur Box Van Lifting Deck 6

Used Trailer For Sale | 2010 Don-Bur 4.725m High Lifting Deck

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Used 2010 tandem-axle Don-Bur box van Lifting Deck trailer for sale with 3/4 length upper deck. 4.725m overall height.

Published: Tue 19 Dec 2023

Used Trailer - 2014 Cartwrights Lifting Deck 1

Used Trailer For Sale | 2014 Cartwrights Lifting Deck Trailer

Used 2014 Cartwrights Step-frame Lifting Deck Trailer for sale with 3/4 length platform. 4.750m overall height.

Published: Fri 15 Dec 2023

Used Trailer - 2009 Don-Bur Curtainsided Lifting Deck 4

Used Trailer For Sale | 2009 Don-Bur Curtainsider Lifting Deck

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2009 4.04m overall height Don-Bur curtainsided Lifting Deck for sale with 3/4 length platform

Published: Mon 18 Dec 2023

2015 SDC Ratchet Deck Curtainsider - NSF

Used Trailer For Sale | 2015 SDC Curtainsided Ratchet Deck

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FOR SALE | SDC | 2015 | Used 4.88m high step-frame double deck trailer with 4 ratchet deck modules

Published: Tue 07 May 2024

Faqs

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How tall are double deck trailers?

Don-Bur extends trailer height to 4.95m. UK allows unlimited height, but bridges usually clear 5.0292m. Double deckers maintain ~4" (101.6mm) for suspension "bump & roll."

Published: Fri 17 Nov 2023

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How does a hydraulic double deck work?

Don-Bur's 'Lifting Decks,' evolving since the late '80s, use hydraulic rams and cables for precise lifting. Electric-powered and resistant to jamming.

Published: Fri 17 Nov 2023

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Legally, What Is The Biggest Trailer?

Trailer dimensions follow Road Vehicles (Construction In Use) 1986. LSTs allowed up to 15.65m. LHVs under consideration, not yet legal in the UK.

Published: Wed 15 Nov 2023

EBS ABS ISO7638

What is an ISO 7638 Connection?

ISO 7638: Vital 7-pin electrical trailer coupling powering ECU, enabling fast braking, load sensing, and roll stability. Legally required since May 2002.

Published: Fri 17 Nov 2023

palfinger retractable tail lift

What sort of tail-lifts (tail lifts) are there?

Tail-lift types: Tuckaway folds under chassis. Column has standard and two-tier options. Retractable slides from rear, needs space. Cantilever is a large platform stowing as rear closure, rotating for use. Explore more in our Feature Library.

Published: Fri 17 Nov 2023

suspension

What is an air bag?

Air bag suspension is the standard choice for UK trailers. Learn about its advantages like smoother ride, adjustable height for loading, and potential for increased GVW capacity. Discover how it benefits both cargo and trailer.

Published: Fri 17 May 2024

Products

Curtainsided Double Deck Trailer in Showroom

Double Deck Trailers | New

Double Decks give you twice the carrying capacity of a standard single deck, reducing your number of trips and associated costs by half.

Published: Thu 25 Jan 2024

Box Van Lifting Deck Wedge Trailer

Wedge Double Deck Trailers

Don-Bur have been manufacturing 'Wedge' Double Deck Trailers for over 20 years. With a 52 pallet capacity and rapid loading, they are quickly becoming the default specification for many operators.

Published: Thu 25 Jan 2024

Curtainsider Ratchet Double Deck in showroom

Ratchet Deck Trailers | New

No company has more experience in the design and manufacture of Curtainsider double deck trailers with moving ratchet decks.

Published: Fri 26 Jan 2024

Box Van Lifting Deck Step-Frame

Lifting Deck Trailers | High Cube | Fast Loading

Lifting Deck Trailers were invented by Don-Bur in the 1980's and their high cube and fast-loading features now dominate the major fleets.

Published: Fri 26 Jan 2024

Features

container barn doors

Container | Barn Doors with Double Locking Bars

Container syle rear doors are the default standard and come with either single or double locking bars. They are suitable for EN 12642-XL rated bodywork.

Published: Thu 23 Sep 2021

double extending sliding coupling

Side-To-Side Sliding Coupling System (Double Extending Type)

The coupling plate is fitted onto a track which allows it to slide freely from left to right. This track then fits into another track which has the function to extend it even further out towards the side of the body.

Published: Thu 02 Nov 2017

flush fit doors

Flush-Fit Doors with Double Locking Bars

Flush-fit doors come with either single or double locking bars and are an excellent choice for operators who prefer a clean livery appearance at the rear.

Published: Thu 23 Sep 2021

Curtain Keep Safety System 2

Curtain-Keep Retention System

Tame the wind and secure your cargo with the Curtain-Keep Safety System for HGVs. This innovative system features a high-tensile cable and link tethers to keep curtains taut in high winds, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance. Learn more today!

Published: Tue 16 Jan 2024

anti vandal curtains

Anti-Vandal Curtains

Don-Bur's flexible & heavy duty anti-vandal curtain panels can be included on curtains to prevent theft and vandalism. Options are available for both rigid and trailer application, including Siosteel and Dynatex meshes.

Published: Thu 05 Nov 2020

brigade camera monitoring

Brigade Camera Monitoring Systems

Why Camera Monitor Systems? The size of commercial vehicles and machines mean vehicle blind spots are a major factor in collisions across all industries.

Published: Fri 26 Feb 2021

bullbar

Bullbar Roof Protector

This Bullbar fits to the top of the front of the roof and is designed to deflect much of the impact damage that would otherwise occur to the roof, front corner cappings and top header rail.

Published: Fri 12 Jan 2018

curtainsider raised ramp

Step-Frame Pneumatic Ramp

Pneumatic ramps can be fitted to many double decks to enable ease of loading through the rear and up, onto the swan-neck.

Published: Fri 11 Oct 2019

ebs warning system

'EBS-Safe' is a unique Don-Bur warning system that ensures a compliant ISO 7638 ABS/EBS (often known more simply as EBS) connection.

Published: Wed 25 Jan 2023

flip up deck

Manual Flip-Up Deck

The manual flip-up deck is specified on fixed double deck trailers with a step frame chassis where there is a need to increase the aperture/headroom at the end of the swan neck.

Published: Fri 03 Nov 2017

lashing point

Recessed TT Load Restraint Lashing Posts

Don-Bur's EN 12640 compliant rated lashing posts fit the steel "V" groove side rave, providing secure load restraint. With a 25kN lashing capacity, 5000daN breaking force, and double-forged construction, these posts ensure reliable performance.

Published: Wed 15 Jun 2022

loadfix sheet design

LoadFix - Sheet Design

Load restraining sheets are suspended from the roof with bungee cord and attached to both side raves with a rave hook and tensioned with a manual ratchet.

Published: Thu 11 Jan 2018

loadfix standard strap design

LoadFix - Standard Strap Design

Straps are suspended from the roof with bungee cord and attached to both side raves with a rave hook and tensioned with a manual ratchet. Options are available for both single and double sided ratchet tensioning.

Published: Thu 11 Jan 2018

loadfix wide strap design

LoadFix - Wide Strap Design

Wide straps are suspended from the roof with bungee cord and attached to both side raves with a rave hook and tensioned with a manual ratchet.

Published: Thu 11 Jan 2018

side nets

Side nets are suspended by an additional set of roof mounted tracks and can provide an additional layer of load containment at the sides of your vehicle.

Published: Mon 06 Nov 2017

About Don Bur

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Don-Bur Servicing, Repair, Refurbishment and MOT

Don-Bur provides a full service offering nationwide. Trailers, rigid bodywork, light commercial vehicles and cars are supported through their whole life process: servicing | MOT facilities | refurbishment | conversion | accident repair.

Published: Wed 17 Jan 2024

Environment

Don-Bur Sustainability

Don-Bur builds sustainable trailers!♻️ Reduce waste, minimize impact, achieve net zero. Explore our eco-friendly solutions & end-of-life recycling. Learn more!

Published: Thu 20 Jun 2024

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