Another major shipment heading across the Tasman, with four new MTE heavy haulage trailers completed for DTMT in Western Australia.
This package brings together four different configurations designed to work across DTMT's specialised heavy transport operations:
1 × MTE 2 Rows of 4 Dolly
1 × MTE 2 Rows of 8 Dolly
1 × MTE 4 Rows of 4 Quadlink Widener
1 × MTE 4 Rows of 8 Linkwing Extendable
All four units have been built to Australian requirements and finished in DTMT's fleet colours, ready for shipment to Fremantle, Western Australia.
MTE 2 Rows of 4 Dolly
The 2R4 Dolly provides a compact addition to DTMT's modular heavy haulage fleet, rated to a 32,000kg GVW and running on MTE 17.5" axles with K-Hitch spring suspension and Knorr-Bremse EBS braking.
Key Specifications
Configuration: 2 Rows of 4 Dolly
Width: 2,500mm
GVW: 32,000kg
Axles: 2 × MTE 17.5" 10-stud
Axle Spacing: 1,235mm
Suspension: K-Hitch 8-leaf spring
Brakes: Knorr-Bremse EBS
Gooseneck: Fixed height
Skid Plate Height: 1,300mm
King Pin: MTE 90mm drop-in
Fifth Wheel: 3½" JOST semi-oscillating on sliding plate
Wheels: Polished alloy
Paint: DTMT Blue
MTE 2 Rows of 8 Dolly
Stepping up in capacity is the 2R8 Dolly, featuring hydraulic widening from 2,498mm closed to 4,210mm open and a 50,000kg GVW.
The unit features a 600mm sliding fifth-wheel plate with four locking positions, allowing additional flexibility when configuring the combination for different loads. An onboard 5.5HP Kubota diesel power pack supplies the widening system, making the dolly self-contained.
Key Specifications
Configuration: 2 Rows of 8 Dolly
Width: 2,498mm closed / 4,210mm open
GVW: 50,000kg
Axles: MTE 17.5" 10-stud
Axle Spacing: 1,250mm
Suspension: Dolly trunnion
Gooseneck: Fixed height
Skid Plate Height: 1,300mm
Fifth Wheel: 3½" JOST JSK50 semi-oscillating
Fifth Wheel Adjustment: 600mm / four locking positions
Hydraulics: 5.5HP Kubota diesel power pack
Wheels: 24 × polished alloy
Tyres: 24 × 215/75R17.5 Synergy
MTE 4 Rows of 4 Quadlink Widener
The 4R4 Quadlink Widener adds another level of versatility to the package, combining a 65,000kg GVW with a deck capable of widening from 2,500mm to 4,000mm.
Its 12,315mm deck sits at a 950mm ride height and can be hydraulically lowered to 830mm, while MTE double-acting hydraulic suspension provides independent control over the trailer's operating height.
At the rear are substantial 4,400mm × 900mm double-fold ramps, complete with pneumatic ramp chain tensioners.
Key Specifications
Configuration: 4 Rows of 4 Quadlink Widener
GVW: 65,000kg
Deck Length: 12,315mm
Deck Width: 2,500mm closed / 4,000mm open
Ride Height: 950mm
Lowered Height: 830mm
Deck: 8mm 690MPa high-tensile steel
Suspension: MTE double-acting hydraulic
Gooseneck: Internal hydraulic
Ramps: 4,400mm × 900mm double-fold
Hydraulics: 5.5HP diesel power pack with truck changeover
Storage: 12 lockable coaming rail toolboxes
Container Capability: 20ft & 40ft ship-lock positions
MTE 4 Rows of 8 Linkwing Extendable
The largest unit in the shipment is DTMT's new 4R8 Linkwing Extendable, a serious heavy haulage platform rated to 110,000kg GVW.
The Linkwing features a 12,910mm deck behind the neck, widening from 2,700mm to 4,600mm, along with a 4.5-metre deck extension for accommodating longer loads.
Key Specifications
Configuration: 4 Rows of 8 Linkwing Extendable
GVW: 110,000kg
Deck Length: 12,910mm
Deck Extension: 4,500mm
Deck Width: 2,700mm closed / 4,600mm open
Ride Height: 950mm
Lowered Height: 820mm
Deck: Fully enclosed 10mm 690MPa high-tensile steel
Suspension: MTE hydraulic ball type
Gooseneck: Internal hydraulic
Ramps: 3,300mm × 1,050mm heavy-duty hydraulic
Remote: 12-function remote
Storage: 8 integrated toolboxes plus dunnage storage
Container Capability: 20ft & 40ft positions at 2.7m and 3.1m widths
One Package, Multiple Configurations
A key advantage of this shipment is the range of configurations it adds to DTMT's heavy haulage fleet.
All four units are finished in DTMT Blue, with the Quadlink and Linkwing incorporating contrasting Kenworth Ice White ramps and rear components.
Customer: DTMT Australia
