MTE recently completed this 3 Rows of 8 Linkwing for Kuru Contracting Limited, built as a high-capacity and versatile heavy machinery transporter for their contracting operations.
With an 85,000kg GVM, hydraulically widening deck and MTE hydraulic suspension, this 3R8 is designed for serious heavy haulage work. A key feature of this particular build is the hydraulic internal compensating gooseneck, providing additional control over trailer height and load distribution.
Key Specifications
Configuration: 3 Rows of 8 Linkwing – Hydraulic Neck
GVM: 85,000kg
Forward Length: 9,900mm
Deck Width: 2,500mm closed / 3,700mm open
Deck Ride Height: 920mm
Deck Lowered Height: 820mm
Deck: High-tensile steel with 18mm anti-slip plywood
Axles: MTE 17.5" 10-stud Linkwing axles
Axle Spacing: 2,400mm
Suspension: MTE hydraulic ball-type suspension
Kingpin Vertical Rating: 36,000kg
Rear Group Rating: 49,440kg
Gooseneck: Hydraulic internal compensating
Gooseneck Height: 1,370mm at 920mm deck height
Kingpins: Interchangeable 50mm & 90mm MTE drop-in
Main Ramps: 2,700mm × 900mm heavy-duty hydraulic
Hydraulic Supply: Truck hydraulics
Hydraulic Compensating Gooseneck
One of the standout features of this build is the hydraulic internal compensating gooseneck. Integrated into the trailer's hydraulic controls, the gooseneck can be raised and lowered independently alongside the suspension and widening functions.
The trailer is also supplied with both 50mm and 90mm drop-in kingpins, providing additional flexibility when configuring the trailer with different prime movers.
A 10-function remote control gives the operator remote control over the front and rear widening, left and right suspension, and hydraulic gooseneck.
Equipped for Heavy Haulage
Load restraint has been comprehensively incorporated throughout the trailer, including 18 Figure 8 lashings in each deck, cross-member lashing rings, 16mm chain lugs, ship-lock provisions and stainless-steel coaming rail protectors.
Storage includes three open chain bins, two lockable stainless-lid toolboxes, four dunnage trays between the axles and two additional spine dunnage trays, keeping chains, blocks and other heavy haulage equipment organised and accessible.
Folding oversize signs, sliding front and rear chevrons, LED beacons and rear warning strobes complete the setup for over-dimensional transport.
Customer: Kuru Contracting Limited
Built for Serious Heavy Haulage
Finished throughout in Kuru Contracting's custom Owens Road Red, this 3R8 combines a distinctive appearance with some serious heavy transport capability. This Linkwing provides Kuru Contracting with a highly adaptable platform for transporting large and heavy machinery throughout New Zealand.
