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.
Rear Swing Pillars for Improved Loading Efficiency Rear Swing Pillars can improve loading access by allowing UK pallets to be loaded side-by-side without rearframe obstruction. Options for new build or retrofit.
52 Pallet Lifting Deck Trailer Don-Bur returns to Commercial Vehicle Show with innovative trailer. Features include aerodynamic "Aeris" system, latest "LowGlide" ground coupling, and more. Visit donbur.co.uk
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.
Don-Bur: The Evolution of the 52 Pallet Wedge Double Decker Don-Bur has just completed the design and manufacture of another large order of 52 UK pallet “Wedge” hydraulic Lifting Deck trailers; this time for a global parcel carrier.
Safely Secure your Pallet Truck With A Lee Lock Secure pallet trucks in trailers with Lee Locks. Improve safety, cargo protection, and efficiency with this easy-to-use locking system.
Joloda Hydraroll Flooring For Ease Of Loading/Unloading Choose Joloda Hydraroll for safe, forklift-free cargo handling. Reduce loading time and increase fleet versatility with our efficient rollerbed system.
Q: What is a "PPT" or a "LLOP" for materials handling? What is a PPT: Powered Pallet Truck?A powered pallet truck (PPT), also known as an electric pallet truck or walkie stacker, is a material handling equipment
Don-Bur Develop SCUASH Capacity Calculator Don-Bur has launched a load capacity calculator. The system is able to determine the maximum capacity and fill percentage of any uniform payload within specified trailer or rigid bodywork dimensions.
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
How To Save Fuel: Weight vs Aerodynamics Optimizing trailer design for fuel efficiency: weight vs aerodynamics. Learn how to balance weight and aerodynamics to maximize fuel savings for commercial vehicles. Visit donbur.co.uk/trailerbuilder.
Don-Bur's Smart Solutions at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2018 At this year's CV Show, Don-Bur are launching a host of innovative features that will excite the imagination of Fleet Drivers and Logistics Operators.
Don-Bur Launch Low Maintenance Lifting Deck at the C V Show 2019 At the 2019 Commercial Vehicle Show, Don-Bur will be showing off their latest Lifting Deck trailer, engineered for optimal durability and to reduce maintenance by an estimated 12.2%.
Don-Bur Highlights Cutting-Edge Safety Innovations at RTX 2025 Don-Bur unveils cutting-edge trailer safety features at Road Transport Expo 2025, including the new Safety Suite on a TIP trailer for Whistl. See it at Stand Y25.
Longer Semi-Trailers (LSTs) Finally Roll Out Today, the DfT has finally rubber-stamped the use of Longer Semi Trailers (LSTs) for general use on UK Roads. This follows their press release earlier this month suggesting that legislation would be laid on 10 May to safely roll out the vehicles from 31 May.
LSTs: Steering Towards the Right Specification Considerations for Longer Semi Trailers (LSTs): manoeuvrability, weight, and steer axles crucial for efficient deployment. Plan wisely.
G-Rail 2nd Decking System The G-Rail system is a simple method of temporarily adding a lightweight 2nd decking system to maximum load fill. It is particulary useful with loose loads where stacking becomes impractical.
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.
Q: What is a "Rigid" body? A rigid HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) is a large, non-articulated truck where the cargo-carrying body is permanently attached to the chassis.
Q: What is "MHE": Materials Handling Equipment? MHE stands for materials handling equipment. It is a broad term for a wide range of equipment used to move, store, and control materials and products.
What is a "Moffett"? The term "Moffett" is a widely used type of truck-mounted forklift, also known as a vehicle-mounted forklift (VMF) or lorry loader.
What are "Nappy" and "Kite" Load Restraint Systems? In the context of cargo securement, the terms "nappy" and "kite" refer to types of transverse load restraint systems, also known as cross straps or tie-downs.
Don-Bur Returns to the Commercial Vehicle Show in 2015 After six years of absence, Don-Bur is making a dramatic return to the Commercial Vehicle Show, bringing with them a unique exhibit that will demonstrate several brand-new innovations.
First Don-Bur High Volume Trailer For Wincanton Yesterday marked the official announcement from the DfT to permit controlled trials of High Volume Trailers (HVT’s) and Wincanton has been working closely with Don-Bur to design and manufacture its first 15.65m long Teardrop™ pillarless tri-axle in readiness for the VSO (Vehicle Special Orders)
Mothercare double deckers promise 69 percent space boost DHL Supply Chain has added four Don-Bur double deck trailers to its Mothercare fleet. The trailers can carry up to 44 pallets, a 69 per cent more than a standard 13.5 metre trailer.
New EcoStream Sloping Roof Gives Fuel Savings For Businesspost Business Post and trailer builder Don-Bur have developed a new trailer design that saves in excess of £6,500 in fuel and takes over 24 tonnes of CO2 emissions.
First Don-Bur Teardrop rigid curtainsider joins DHL fleet DHL has taken delivery of the first Don-Bur 'Teardrop' rigid curtainsider body. Mounted on a DAF CF65.220 chassis, the aerodynamic 22-foooter will be used by DHL on its regular contract with Rank Hovis, which involves delivering pallets of bagged flour.
"EcoStream" Aerodynamic Curtainsided Double Deck Demo DON-BUR have manufactured two 13.7m “EcoStream” curtainsided double deck trailers with aerodynamic sloping roofs for free demonstration; one with a fixed deck and one with moving Ratchet Decks
Don-Bur Works With The Government On VECTO Whether you like it or not, VECTO (Vehicle Energy Consumption Calculation Tool) will be upon us from 2019.
Clipper Drives The Green Agenda with New Fleet Delivering on their vision to limit the impact their operations have on the environment, Clipper Logistics have introduced to its fleet in 11 new vehicles and 16 trailers designed to reduce carbon emissions.
Don-Bur Delivers High Volume LST Lifting Deck Trailers to Poundland Don-Bur, the leading innovative manufacturers of commercial vehicle bodywork, has delivered 23 new ‘Wedge’ Lifting Deck Box Van Longer Semi Trailers (LSTs) to Poundland.
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 Launches New Lifting Roof Trailer For the first time, Don-Bur has manufactured a Lifting Deck tri-axle trailer design with a lifting roof for a well-known parcel company.
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.
LST Trailers | 15.65m Longer Semi-Trailers up to 60 Pallets Everything you need to know about Longer Semi-Trailers — pros, cons, UK legality, revised STGO rules and caveats, dimensions, manoeuvrability and payload gains.
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.
Dhollandia Cantilever Tail-Lift Cantilever tail-lifts are stowed vertically and form part or all of the rear closure.
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.
What Is VOSA Compliant Load Restraint? Please note that this article has now been superceded by the DVSA guidance issued 27th March 2015
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.
Trailer Builder - Engineer Your Own Trailer With New Online Tool Revolutionize trailer design with Don-Bur's new online tool. Create custom trailer drawings in minutes, explore options, optimize solutions. Visit donbur.co.uk/trailerbuilder.
Don-Bur At The Commercial Vehicle Show 2016 Don-Bur showcases advanced 'Blade' Lifting Deck Trailer at CV Show, Hall 5, Stand 5A50, NEC Birmingham, April 26-28. Explore aerodynamic features, press releases, and brochures. Contact richard.owens@donbur.co.uk for high-res images.
Don-Bur Invests £4 Million To Manufacture “Standard” Products Don-Bur is investing £4 million in new plant, software and training to mass-produce a range of standard product types.
Sapphire Graphics Invests in New Large Format UV Printer Sapphire Curtains and Graphics, part of the Don-Bur group, have invested £750,000 in a new EFI VUTEk Q3r UV LED Printer which has improved efficiency and increased throughput by 700%.
Don-Bur Launch New Lifting Deck "Adapt" The new Lifting Deck body shape, dubbed "Adapt", has just been launched which provides greater flexibility with load sizes, better compatibility with existing 4m high loading bays and improves aerodynamics.
Maximise Efficiency with Wedge Double Deck Trailers Don-Bur's 'Wedge' Double Deck trailers offer a straight chassis, maximizing load capacity with unbroken floors, high clearances, and up to 60 UK pallet capacity
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.
How Should You Clean a Trailer Floor? Clear guidance on how to clean phenolic-coated plywood floors in dry freight trailers. Learn the correct method, safe cleaning products, and what to avoid