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19 FORMATION STREET, WACOL, 
BRISBANE,QUEENSLAND 4076, AUSTRLIA 
TELEPHONE :   +61-7-3271-5888 
FACSIMILE :   +61-7-3271-5999 
EMAIL :   ADMIN 
Drake Trailers Pty Ltd A.C.N. 009 761 031

SPECIFICATIONS ROWS OF 4 TYRES LOWLOADER EXPANDING DECK, AIR BAG SUSPENSION

    These trailers specification listed below are our new expanding deck low-loaders which are designed and built to withstand heavy duty operations on highway, secondary roads and construction sites, transporting earthmoving machinery within the legal loading limits allowed.
  • FRAME CONSTRUCTION : 
    • The frame is designed and manufactured from hi-tensile plate and rolled sections.
    • All fabrication is carried out within our workshop under strict supervision, to accepted welding standards.
    • Heavy duty drop down landing legs to support laden trailer when the prime mover is removed.
    • Tie down points are situated along the coaming including between the tyres.
    • Two (2) tie down points are also supplied on the gooseneck and front cross member for tying forward.
  • DECK : 
    • The 2.5m to 3.5 widening standard trailer deck is made in three sections with rear load beaver tail, plate deck with the main deck widens hydraulically.
    • The trailer is designed to support grouser equipped vehicles, with the length built to suit your particular requirements.
  • DOUBLE PIN GOOSENECK : 
    • Low height gooseneck fitted with wear straps. A removable 90mm king pin will be fitted to the rear skid plate and a boss fitted to the front fixed skid plate.
    • This will enable the use of 5m bogie dolly as well as a standard prime mover.
  • AXLES : 
    • 15" heavy duty Drake ADR 38 approved, 10t capacity axles with 'S' cam brake assemblies.
      or
      20" heavy duty York ADR 38 approved 10t capacity axles with 16" x 7.5" 'S' brake assemblies are supplied.
    • Axles are fitted with spring operated parking/emergency brakes.
    • ADR 38 approval has been given to this brake system.
  • SUSPENSION : 
    • Heavy duty B.P.W air bag suspension, or York Spring and rocker on some of the tris.
    • The design of the suspension system is such that it operates on the low pressure to maintain long life and low maintenance.
  • TYRES : 
    • 9.5R x 17.5 x 18 ply Toyo tyres fitted to Topy tubeless rims, including one spare.
      or
      255/70 x 22.5 x 14 ply Goodyear steel tyres including one spare tyre and rim supplied
  • RAMPS and WIDENING DECK : 
    • Supply and fit hydraulically, powered, plated rear loading ramps to the back bumper, to widen hydraulically to 3.5m.
    • The ramps and decks are powered by a Hydraulic Power Pack.
  • PAINT : 
    • The lowloader frame will be sandblasted and primed with a Zinc Chromate primer and two top coats of Dulux industrial two pack paint will be applied. Colour as per your specifications.
  • ELECTRICAL : 
    • All electrical wiring will be run in PVC electrical conduit.
    • A seven pin socket will be fitted to the front of the gooseneck with all other quick release couplings.
    • Rear tail lights, number plate light and mounting bracket will be fitted in a recessed, protected position at the rear of the trailer.
  • GENERAL EQUIPMENT : 
    • All moving pins will be fitted with grease nipples.
    • Two spare tyre carrier brackets will be supplied on the front top flange of the gooseneck.
    • Signs - 'Do Not Overtake Turning Vehicle' and 'OVERSIZE' signs will be supplied and fitted.
    • Tool Box - a lockable tool box will be built into the frame to house the chains and dogs.
    • Stainless steel hydraulic tubing will be used wherever possible.
  • SPARE PARTS : 
    • The trailer is made from standard Drake parts which are always kept in stock by us in Brisbane.
  • WARRANTY : 
    • 12 months guarantee against faulty materials, workmanship and design.
  • OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT : 
    • Yard Release Kit - Brake system release for yard movement.
    • Double Hung Ramps - Supply and fit 3.6m long, plated, hydraulically powered, automatic swingout, double hung, rear loading ramps to the back bumper.
    • Water Tank - a plastic drinking water tank with a tap can be supplied and fitted tot he trailer if required.
    • Tool Box - a lockable tool box will be supplied in a protected position on the trailer suitable for the storage of tools, chains and dogs.
    • Drop Bed
    • Dunnage Tray - timber/chain tray.
    • Self Tracking Axles - BPW self tracking axles on rows 3 and 4, plus auto slacks adjusters on all axles and frame modification.
#NOTE : The major benefits of Self-Tracking Axles are, doubling your tyre life, greatly increase manoeuvrability which allows for longer deck length than would otherwise be possible in most types of work.