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Engineered to Perform. Built to Last.

Custom Heavy Transport Solutions for Heavy Industry, Civil, Logging, Construction, and More.

Australasia’s Heavy Transport Specialists.

Decades of experience. Proven performance across New Zealand, Australia, and beyond.

Smart Engineering. Unmatched Performance.

From advanced electronic steering to modular transport systems — we design the future of heavy haulage.

Modern Transport Engineers (MTE)

We are New Zealand and Australia’s leading designer and manufacturer of heavy transport trailers and specialist engineering systems. Backed by decades of innovation, we deliver reliable, performance-driven transport solutions tailored to your operation.

Innovative Engineering

Cutting-edge designs featuring electronic steering, load management tech, and custom modular builds.

Custom-Built Solutions

Every trailer is tailored to your exact specs - no off-the-shelf shortcuts.

NZ & Australia-Wide Support

With workshops and agents across both countries, we keep your fleet moving.

Heavy-Duty Performance

Built to endure the harshest conditions - civil, forestry, mining, and transport.

Full Lifecycle Support

From design to maintenance, upgrades, and parts via MTW - we’ve got you covered.

Trusted by Industry Leaders

We partner with major fleet operators, councils, and contractors who demand performance and reliability.

Tailored Transport Solutions

From initial CAD design through to final weld, we engineer every trailer with purpose. Whether you're transporting turbines, forestry machinery, diggers, or boats - MTE ensures it’s done efficiently and safely.

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Featured Models

Explore our range of industry-leading trailer builds, each engineered for performance, durability, and precision.

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Equipment for Sale

Looking for a cost-effective transport or earthmoving solutions? Modern Transport Engineers offers a selection of quality second-hand trailers and heavy equipment available for immediate purchase.

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Join The Team

We’re always on the lookout for motivated individuals who value quality, innovation, and teamwork. In return, we offer competitive wages, opportunities for training and development, and a supportive work environment.

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Latest Projects

At Modern Transport Engineers, our latest projects showcase our commitment to engineering excellence and industry-leading innovation.

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4R4 Full Widener & 5R8 Extendable Linkwing being loaded in workshop

3 Axle Semi Drop Deck and Module Drop Beam

Another shipment of specialised heavy transport equipment has departed Modern Transport Engineers (MTE), with a 3 Axle Semi Drop Deck transporting a purpose-built Low Height Module Drop Beam with Weight Distribution Arms across the Tasman to Australia.

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4R4 Full Widener & 5R8 Extendable Linkwing being loaded in workshop

5R8 Linkwing & 3R8 Lightweight Linkwing & 2R4 Dolly

Another shipment of specialised heavy transport equipment has left Modern Transport Engineers (MTE), with a 5R8 Linkwing Straight Deck, 3R8 Lightweight Linkwing and 2R4 Dolly heading to Australia.

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4R4 Full Widener & 5R8 Extendable Linkwing being loaded in workshop

16R8 Spineless Platform Module

MTE’s latest 16R8 Spineless Platform Module has completed its first major Australian assignment, transporting a 195-tonne transformer approximately 1,200 kilometres from Adelaide into New South Wales.

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4R4 Full Widener & 5R8 Extendable Linkwing being loaded in workshop

3R8 Lightweight Linkwing

3 Rows of 8 Lightweight Linkwing for Bryce O'Sullivan Contracting, designed to provide the versatility of the Linkwing platform while keeping the trailer configuration lighter and more compact than our standard 3R8.yce

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4R4 Full Widener & 5R8 Extendable Linkwing being loaded in workshop

3R8 Lightweight Linkwing

3 Rows of 8 Lightweight Linkwing for HES Earthmoving, designed to provide the versatility of the Linkwing platform while keeping the trailer configuration lighter and more compact than our standard 3R8.

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4R4 Full Widener & 5R8 Extendable Linkwing being loaded in workshop

3R8 Linkwing

PTS Logistics recently picked up their new MTE 3R8 Linkwing, and it was straight to work with its first load, transporting a brand-new Komatsu WA475 Wheel Loader.

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Get in Touch

Whether you're after a custom-built trailer, need expert advice on a heavy transport solution, or just want to learn more about what we do — our team is here to help.

70 Foreman Road, Avalon, Hamilton, 3200

Robbie Pasley - Business Development Manager

+64 27 566 3025
robbie@modtrans.co.nz
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