Hi All
This is my first post so forgive me if I’m not completely correct in my descriptions etc.
I have a timer building manufacturing business and we currently run a 21ton merc with a 9m bed to transport our buildings to site. Currently we hire telehandler forklifts to unload on site but this is costing a fortune and I thought it would be good to have our own. My idea was to have a wagon and drag but I can see a problem possibly on the return journey with the telehandler on the drag which will weigh around 6tons with an empty lorry bed.
should be possible to fit a set of ramps to the front and back of the drag trailer so you can run the telehandler up on to the prime mover - problem solved .
I drive a 18.25 mtr W&D (6 wheeler plus tri axle trailer) with a manitou on the back of the trailer. Handles exactly the same loaded or empty, as long as the lift axle on the trailer is raised when empty. However it is important to get the correct counter-weight on the front of the trailer. MEB at Harefield (Manitou suppliers) are very helpful. Will lift up to 2.5 ton. If you need a proper tele-handler, the road planing outfits seem to work OK with the planer on a trailer hooked up to a tipper.
If you look through the pics you’ll see something very similar to what your looking for . Knew I’d seen something like it - just couldn’t remember where .
“Chieftain’s range of truck drawn commercial drawbar low loaders can be used to transport road planners.” One way to get rid of ‘em. Just tell’ em it’s updating their skills.
trucken:
I drive a 18.25 mtr W&D (6 wheeler plus tri axle trailer) with a manitou on the back of the trailer. Handles exactly the same loaded or empty, as long as the lift axle on the trailer is raised when empty. However it is important to get the correct counter-weight on the front of the trailer. MEB at Harefield (Manitou suppliers) are very helpful. Will lift up to 2.5 ton. If you need a proper tele-handler, the road planing outfits seem to work OK with the planer on a trailer hooked up to a tipper.
