MTE recently completed this 3 Rows of 4 Widener for Vuksich & Borich, designed as a versatile heavy machinery transporter for their civil construction and earthmoving operations.
This build uses the no top deck configuration, providing a straightforward, open loading platform with a hydraulically widening main deck. The deck expands from 2,500mm closed to 3,600mm open, while MTE hydraulic suspension provides a 920mm ride height and 820mm loading height.
Key Specifications
Configuration: 3 Rows of 4 Widener – No Top Deck
GVM: 40,000kg
Deck Length: 9,750mm
Forward Length: 9,200mm
Deck Width: 2,500mm closed / 3,600mm open
Deck Ride Height: 920mm
Deck Loading Height: 820mm
Deck: High-tensile steel with 18mm treated anti-slip plywood
Axles: MTE 17.5" 10-stud axles
Axle Spacing: 1,800mm
Suspension: MTE hydraulic ball-type suspension
Kingpin Vertical Rating: 16,000kg
Rear Group Rating: 30,000kg
Kingpin: MTE 90mm drop-in
Main Ramps: 2,700mm × 900mm hydraulic ramps
Hydraulic Supply: Truck PTO
Designed for Heavy Machinery
The combination of the 3.6m widening deck, hydraulic suspension and large 2.7m hydraulic loading ramps gives Vuksich & Borich a flexible platform for transporting excavators, dozers and other heavy construction machinery.
Load restraint is provided through 14 certified tie-bar lashings per side, along with chain lugs, ferry hooks and ship-lock pockets for a loaded 20ft container. Stainless steel coaming protectors provide additional protection around the main tie-down points.
Equipped for Day-to-Day Operation
This build also incorporates an Alemlube 40-point centralised automatic greasing system, covering the suspension, brakes and widening system to simplify routine maintenance.
Two lockable under-deck toolboxes with polished stainless-steel doors provide secure storage, while two open chain bins with chain hangers keep load restraint equipment readily accessible.
Folding oversize signs, reversible hazard panels, LED beacons and rear strobes complete the trailer for over-dimensional machinery transport.
Customer: Vuksich & Borich
Built for the Demands of Civil Construction
With its 40-tonne GVM, 3.6m widening deck, hydraulic suspension and extensive load restraint and storage options, this 3R4 Widener gives Vuksich & Borich a robust and practical solution for moving heavy machinery between projects.
Another purpose-built MTE trailer designed around the demands of New Zealand’s civil construction and earthmoving industry.
