Archive for the ‘Trailers’ Category
Wednesday, September 24th, 2008 |
If you are in a business producing products, you have to get them to the market. Dry shipping is the most common method of doing this today.
Dry trucking refers to the type of trailer that is used to haul the trucks cargo. There are several different types of new and used trailers in use on the highways and each serves a different basic purpose. Tanker and flat bed trailers are two examples of alternate trailer types. The most common trailer, by far is the dry van trailer. An estimated 41% of all trailers in use are of this type.
The dry trailer is essentially a large box on wheels and can be used to haul just about any type of non-liquid freight. The only limitation on dry and non-perishable freight is that it not be too big to fit inside the trailer. The normal new or used dry van trailer for sale is around fifty three feet long, and attaches to the tractor by use of a fifth wheel. The trailer does not have a front axle and the fifth wheel coupling is a round ball and socket type attachment that supports the weight of the trailer on the back axle of the tractor. The ball and socket connection allows it to pivot for turning. The trailer has front support legs that are lowered to support the uncoupled trailer.
The major advantage of the fifth wheel coupling of the dry van trailer is that it may easily be transferred from one tractor to another. It may also be uncoupled, and parked until needed. It is estimated that there are almost three trailers to every tractor in use.
A modern dry van trailer is likely to have a translucent roof to allow outside light. This feature makes loading and unloading safer. Most have tracks along the inside that are used to secure the loads to prevent shifting during transit. Air ride suspension systems are becoming more common on dry van trailers as more and more delicate electronic items are being shipped in large quantities by dry van trailers. New trailers are also equipped with locking devices to prevent “walking” or shifting when being loaded or unloaded after being detached from the tractor. Many trucking companies offer only dry van services while others have dry vans as an integral part of their trailer fleet. They are the most common and easily recognizable of the trailer types, and they carry the widest variety of products. There is no doubt that the dry van trailer is the workhorse of the trucking industry.
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Wednesday, September 10th, 2008 |
Thinking about buying a cargo trailer, horse trailer or even a motorcycle trailer but aren’t sure which trailer to buy? As you might have realized, choosing a trailer now-a-days can be perplexing. It’s not surprising given the amount of trailer manufacturers and different types of trailers available.
There are many factors to consider when purchasing a trailer. One of the first considerations is to choose an established trailer manufacturer. As with most everything, you usually get what you paid for, so try to choose the best trailer that you can afford.
Deciding on what type of trailer you need for your application will help in narrowing down the manufacturers. There are trailers for almost every conceivable type of cargo, from motorcycles to horses to concessions. If you have to haul it, then there’s a trailer made to haul it or at least one that can easily be converted to do the job.
After choosing a manufacturer, figure out what size trailer you’ll need. Trailers come in several different widths and lengths. If you’re considering an enclosed trailer, you’ll also need to consider the height of the interior. If your trailer towing needs require that you spend very much time inside the trailer, choose one with enough interior height to keep you from bending your neck or back when standing.
Open or Enclosed Trailers
The next step in choosing a trailer is figuring out whether you will need an open or an enclosed trailer. An open trailer is one which exposes the cargo to the outside elements. If inclement weather isn’t a factor for your cargo, then an open trailer may be the most economical choice. Open utility trailers can range in price from about $900 to $2500 new.
Open utility trailers are well suited for many applications including small landscaping businesses that are just starting out and need a way to haul their landscape equipment. As their business grows and they decide to move up to an enclosed trailer, the open utility trailer will still be incredibly useful for hauling all sorts of material such as mulch, rock and plants. Another plus for open trailers is their weight. Open utility trailers tend to be lighter and provide less aerodynamic drag than enclosed trailers. While open trailers are economical and very useful, they do not provide the protection from the outside environment that an enclosed trailer will. Enclosed trailers also offer an added measure of security because the trailer functions as a portable, lockable storage building.
Enclosed trailers tend to be heavier and less aerodynamic than open trailers. Enclosed trailers usually cost in the $1600 to $5000 range new, but can go much higher.
Once you’ve decided on either an open utility trailer or an enclosed cargo trailer, you’ll need to decide whether the trailer should have a single axle, dual axle or possibly even three to four axles.
Single axle trailers have just one load bearing axle. Trailers with single axles come with and without brakes, but as a general rule of thumb, most single axle open and enclosed trailers come without brakes. If you plan on hauling more than 3000 lbs, trailer brakes need to be considered. In fact, it’s a legal requirement in most states.
Anything heavier than 3000 lbs should be hauled on a dual axle trailer, be it an open or enclosed trailer. Dual axle trailers use two load bearing axles and usually feature either leaf springs or independent torsion bar suspensions. Brakes are recommended for dual axle trailers and again may be required depending upon where you live. Also, dual axle trailers tend to track more accurately than single axle trailers over varying road surfaces.
The most important aspect of buying a trailer is to be an informed buyer. Ask lots of questions. Any reputable trailer dealer will be glad to answer your questions and in fact, should ask you a lot of questions regarding your intended cargo load. Ask about the warranty. Does the manufacturer stand behind its work? Most established manufacturers offer a very good warranty program and will go out of their way to satisfy a customer.
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Saturday, December 8th, 2007 |
Product/Service Name
Flexilift Australia are proud to present to the Australian and New Zealand market place the Sellick Truck Mounted forklift (TMF).
Designed and manufactured in Canada, Sellick Pty Ltd have combined the best features from their rough terrain range and incorporated these features into the TMF.
The TMF forklift has been backed by over 40 years of experienced manufacturing in Canada and have guaranteed 100% support to Flexilift Australia as it’s sole Australian and New Zealand distributor.
Function/Applications
The Sellick TMF-55 is designed for rough terrain use such as timberyards, landscaping or agriculture. It is also widely used in the transportation of bricks, tiles, turf and poultry. The Sellick, in fact, can be used wherever a product requires materials handling on site.
The Sellick easily mounts on your truck or trailer in a minute and is adaptable to existing truck mounting arrangements.
The Sellick has automotive style controls providing quick and efficient material handling for the operator. This also allow easy transition from one type of forklift to the other.
The operator is centrally seated and besides having access from both sides of the machine, the operator has excellent all round visibility.
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Saturday, December 8th, 2007 |
A Putnam County man has filed a suit against the nation’s largest retailer after his car was damaged when improper work was performed during an oil change.
Roger D. Null of Poca filed a suit in Kanawha Circuit Court against Wal-Mart.
According to the suit, Null took his 2005 Dodge Ram truck to the Nitro Wal-Mart to have an oil and filter change.
The work was performed on his truck, a new oil filter was found for the truck and sold to Null.
However, the oil filter selected and installed was defective in that it was not the proper filter for the truck.
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Saturday, December 8th, 2007 |
A collision between two semi-tractor-trailers on the Dalton Highway left a Fairbanks man dead Thursday evening.
Marvin Harris, 52, was killed when the trailer of an oncoming semi drifted into his lane and hit the driver’s side of his Peterbilt, Alaska State Troopers said.
Harris was heading north when the accident occurred around 6:30 p.m. at Mile 53. Jason Knight, 34, of Fairbanks was driving south in a Freightliner.
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Friday, November 16th, 2007 |
Hinduja Group flagship and leading Commercial Vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland unveiled 4921 TT, a 6×4 tractor with a gross vehicle weight of 49 tonnes. This heralds the entry of Ashok Leyland into the highest weight class of commercial vehicles permitted under the Motor Vehicle Act.
The Ashok Leyland 4921 TT features a powerful 210 HP indigenously developed 6 cylinder H series engine. The H-series of engines is renowned for it’s fuel efficiency and reliability. The 9-speed ZF 9S109 synchromesh gearbox facilitates effortless gear shifts and aids fuel efficiency. Anti-lock braking system and a Trailer control valve for synchronized braking of tractor and trailer further enhance the safety of 4921 TT.
The Ashok Leyland 4921 TT is offered with a factory-built twin-sleeper Newgen cab. Aesthetically designed in-house with ergonomically located controls, comfortable driver seat, generous stowage space, excellent visibility and ventilation, the Newgen cab spells new levels of comfort and safety. 4921 TT is offered as a fully built solution for various applications: with three axle trailers, bulkers and with tipping Trailers.
The 4921 TT is designed to deliver maximum customer value in the current rated payload regime. By coupling a three axle trailer, 4921 TT offers a rated payload of about 34 tonnes. The additional payload benefits the customers especially in container, cement, steel coil and over-dimensional cargo movements.
“Ashok Leyland pioneered Tractor Trailers in India in the early 80s and we believe that 4921 TT will be yet another catalyst in the modernization of Indian road transportation, facilitating higher tonnage and rated payload adherence”, said Mr Vinod K Dasari, Chief Operating Officer, Ashok Leyland. “With 4921 TT, we hope to add substantial value to our customers. In customer trials, we found that the incremental payload can boost net profit by over 30%. The 4921 TT will help logistics companies plan their loads better and obtain greater efficiency per trip”, he said. Since these vehicles will ply long distance under the emerging hub-and-spoke model, the country-wide parts and service network of the Company will be a definite advantage.
Priced at Rs 19.75 lacs with Newgen cabin, 4921 TT is also available as cowl chassis. 4921 TT is positioned in what is anticipated to be an emerging high-growth segment with a potential market size of 3000 to 5000 numbers per annum.
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