3 Axle Panel Trailer

MTE recently completed this 3 Axle Panel Trailer for Mackleys Carriers, purpose-built for the specialised transport of precast concrete panels.

The trailer features an ultra-low 180mm deck height between the axles when fully lowered, allowing large precast panels to sit as low as possible during transport. MTE hydraulic suspension provides 600mm of lift, giving the operator the ability to raise and lower the trailer as required during loading, unloading and transport.  

Key Specifications

Configuration: 3 Axle Panel Trailer
GVM: 40,000kg
Deck Width: 2,500mm
Forward Length: 9,860mm
Minimum Deck Height: 180mm between axles, fully lowered
Deck: Lightweight skeleton-style bottom deck
Axles: MTE 22.5" 10-stud axles
Axle Spacing: 1,800mm
Suspension: MTE double-acting hydraulic suspension with 600mm lift
Brakes: Knorr EBS
Gooseneck: Scissor lift with 1,200mm travel
5th Wheel Height: 1,250mm
Hydraulic Power: 5.5HP petrol power pack
Wheels: 22.5" polished aluminium  

Purpose-Built Panel Restraint System

The trailer incorporates four removable panel uprights – two per side – and eight manual panel clamps, with four screw-out clamps on each side. Walkways, removable handrails and fork pockets have also been incorporated into the uprights to assist with operation and handling.

A particularly useful feature of this build is its three removable trestles, which bridge the trailer well at top-deck height. With the frame fitted, this allows a full-length panel weighing up to 20 tonnes to be carried, adding further versatility to the trailer.

Customer: Mackleys Carriers

Built for Precast Transport

From the ultra-low hydraulic deck through to the removable uprights, panel clamps and configurable support system, this trailer has been designed specifically around the challenges of transporting large precast concrete panels.

Another specialised MTE build providing Mackleys Carriers with a versatile, purpose-built solution for precast transport.