Aerodynamic Boat Tail | Rear Flaps The Boat tail aerodynamic solution can be retro-fitted to trailers fitted with doors and folds flat when not in use to comply with type approval.
UK Regulations Now Permit Aerodynamic Boat-Tails On 14th February 2022, the DfT changed legislation to allow for and encourage the use of safer and more environmentally-friendly HGVs on the UKs roads.
Dhollandia Cantilever Tail-Lift Cantilever tail-lifts are stowed vertically and form part or all of the rear closure.
Column Tail-Lift Column tail-lifts are commonly used on rigid bodywork for secondary distribution where stowage space is limited under the chassis at the rear.
Dhollandia Retractable Tail-Lift Retractable tail-lifts require a longer aperture at the rear for stowage and always maintain a horizontal position. As such they are only available for trailers.
Dhollandia Tuck-Away Tail-Lift The tuck-away tail-lift is commonly used on vehicles where stowage space at the rear is limited. The split platform folds out and can be angled down at the rear for ease of loading roll cages and pallet trucks.
Dhollandia Two Tier Column Tail-Lift For Double Decks Two-tier column tail-lift for double decks, facilitating loading from ground to main and secondary deck heights. Stows vertically, rotates 90 degrees for use, with optional side safety gates. Available in different sizes and capacities to meet customer needs.
Palfinger EasyMove Retractable/Underslung Tail-Lift With the PALFINGER EasyMove, your Tail Lift will perform automatic slide and ground positioning in one step eliminating the risk of unintentional damages.
Strip LED Combined Tail, Stop & Indicator Light/Lamp This ultra slimline surface mounted LED lamp provides combined functions for stop, tail and directional indicators. There are also reverse and fog options.
What sort of HGV trailer 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.
The Latest Trailer Innovation 2016 Explore Don-Bur's trailer innovations: Plasma Actuators, Teardrop design, and groundbreaking safety features.
Aspock ECOLED II Rear LED Lamp With Glowing Body Technology Enhance safety with our LED Rear Lamp. Adjustable, innovative design reduces spare parts, offers increased visibility, and features practical mounting.
Front Anderson Connector SB175 Positioned on the front bulklhead, an Anderson connector can provide 24V power from a suitable tractor unit to both tail-lifts and Lifting Decks. The "175" refers to the Amperage rating of 175A.
Rubbolite M756 Multifunction LED Rear Cluster Light/Lamp Upgrade your vehicle's safety with Rubbolite M756 Series 24V LED Rear Lights. Versatile, durable, and engineered for enhanced visibility and performance.
Flip-Up Ramp Access to the swan-neck has always been challenging and could be overcome with an internal tail-lift. Don-Bur manufactures a long flip-up pneumatic floor ramp to enable easy access for both personnel, pallet trucks and cages.
Rubbolite M800 Multifunction Bulb Rear Lamp/Light Cluster 12/24 Volt indicator, stop and tail functions plus fog and reverse with triangular reflector incorporated. As fitted to many commercial vehicles and trailers.
TVG The Vehicle Group CVAS - left turn speaker safety system Elevate safety with CVAS, a versatile audio warning system for HGVs and commercial vehicles. UK-manufactured, it offers programmable alerts, durability, and reliability for any environment.
Aspock EcoLED III Rear Trailer Lamp/Light Cluster Upgrade your vehicle's lighting with Aspoeck EcoLED III Rear Lamp Cluster. Featuring Glowing Body Technology, increased visibility, progressive direction indicator, and high durability.
LED Brake Stop Strip Light/Lamp Truck-Lite Stop/Tail Strip Lamp: With a super-slim design, this waterproof lamp is shock, water, and dust-proof. Ideal for recess or surface mounting, it comes with a range of brackets. ECE and EMC approved, backed by a 5-year warranty.
FAQ: Legally, What Is The Biggest HGV / Trailer? Find out the legal size limits for HGVs and trailers in the UK, including combination lengths, heights, widths, and aerodynamic allowances.
Do You Have Data Sheets? Don-Bur retains a number of documents depending on the date of manufacture. These are not available online but can be released to the asset owners or nominated contractors.
HGV Trailer Couplings: UK/European Electrical + Air Systems Explore the different types of HGV trailer couplings including UK suzies, ISO, Duomatic and Palm systems. Know what each does and where they’re used.
How many pallets can you fit on a trailer? The capacity and pallet footprint of any trailer depends on many factors. On this page, we highlight the different trailer types and the expected capacity.
DHL Launches CNG Powered City Quiet Truck DHL has launched a compressed natural gas (CNG) concept truck, a Euro-6 two-axle rigid Scania P-280, at the inaugural Quiet Cities global summit in Twickenham today.
Allied Bakeries takes 73 new Iveco Eurocargos Allied Bakeries is putting an additional 73 Iveco Eurocargos into service to support a major new nationwide contract.
Don-Bur Manufacture 3,000th Teardrop A major blue-chip retailer has acquired 37 Teardrop™ trailers, which could reduce their fuel consumption by up to 7%, giving them payback on their investment in under two years. CO2 emissions are calculated to drop by approximately 10%.
Don-Bur Quarterly Newsletter September 2015 Don-Bur excelled in 2015, securing major orders, investing in the production line, introducing innovations like 'Aeris,' and participating in industry conferences.
TK Maxx Take The Teardrop MK2 To Town This 10m long, single axle urban Teardrop™MK2 runs at just 3.985m overall height and incorporates a 1500kg retractable Dhollandia Tail-Lift for Store Deliveries.
Deutsche Post DHL now charges trucks with a natural energy source TRAILAR is a sustainable, efficient and cost-effective solution which makes a significant contribution to reducing emissions from road transport.
Postal & Parcel Technology - Environmental Achievement 2018 Deutsche Post DHL Group (DHL) developed the TRAILAR solar transportation solution as part of its target to achieve zero emissions by 2050.
Bring Me Sunshine - Solar Powered Bodywork Roof-mounted solar panels on trucks and trailers are fast becoming a credible investment for operators looking to eke out even more efficiencies from their assets.
2021 Recruitment Drive at Don-Bur Following a sustained order book and high number of new orders, Don-Bur is investing to take on more staff to assist with the growth and success of the company.
DHL Takes To The Road With UK's First Electric 16-T Truck DHL, the UK’s largest logistics company today announces it has begun operating the first purpose-built fully electric 16-tonne vehicle in the UK.
Don-Bur Makes High Volume Double Deck Trailer for Allied Bakeries Don-Bur announces a groundbreaking achievement with Allied Bakeries. They have unveiled a new generation of high-volume box van double deck trailers.
Denby B-Double Ecolink to be Trialled after 20 Years Lobbying Dick Denby has been lobbying the government for the use of his B-Double artic trailer combination for over 20 years.
A Guide to Aerodynamics - How It Affects HGVs Fuel consumption is primarily attributable to 3 things: (1) resistance to inertia, (2) rolling resistance and (3) aerodynamics.
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Used - 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.
Used - For Sale | 2009 Don-Bur Curtainsider Lifting Deck 2009 4.04m overall height Don-Bur curtainsided Lifting Deck for sale with 3/4 length platform
Used - For Sale | 2010 Don-Bur Double Deck Curtainsider Used 2010 step-frame double deck curtainsider for sale with fixed 2nd deck to rear 2/3s.
Optimise Your Fleet Now with Innovative Box Van Trailers Don-Bur designs and builds the complete range of custom box van trailers | 8-15.65m | urban delivery to long-haul | Durable, efficient & customisable
Rigid Curtainsider Bodywork | Innovative Solutions Don-Bur offers the complete range of customised curtainsider rigid bodies suitable for free-issue chassis cabs ranging from 7.5T to 32T
Enhance Delivery Efficiency with Custom Box Van Bodywork Don-Bur offers the complete range of customised Box Van Rigid Bodywork suitable for free-issue truck chassis ranging from 7.5T to 32T
Used - For Sale | 2014 Lawrence David 10.3m Tandem Axle Urban Box Van Used 2014 Lawrence David 3.77m GRP urban trailer, tandem axle, roller shutter, Dhollandia tail lift, 2300mm internal height, 80% tyres, MOT until Oct 2024. Ideal weight test trailer.
Holland & Barrett Renews Fleet with Don-Bur Box Bodies Don-Bur, the HGV bodywork manufacturer, is thrilled to announce the completion of a new batch of 33 bespoke 18-tonne rigid box bodies for Holland & Barrett.
New Don-Bur Lifting Deck Trailers Transform Alliance Automotive’s Logistics Don-Bur delivers 16 innovative Box Van Lifting Deck trailers to Alliance Automotive, enhancing efficiency with tailored design and 960 tote capacity.
Used - For Sale | 2014 Don-Bur 4.88m High Lifting Deck Used 2014 tri-axle Don-Bur box van Lifting Deck trailer for sale with 3/4 length upper deck. 4.88m overall height.
Gregory Group Enhances Fleet with Specialised Don-Bur Rigid Bodies Don-Bur supplies 10 bespoke rigid curtainsiders to Gregory Distribution, featuring reinforced roofs, EN 12642-XL compliance, and advanced UV livery printing.
For Sale | Used 2016 SDC/LD 4.2m Tri-Axle Box Van Trailer Used 2016 box van trailer for sale | SDC/Lawrence David | Tri-axle | 4.2m high | roller shutter | 1.5T Dhollandia column tail-lift
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