Skeletal 40 ft three-axle semi-trailer in a container port yard

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Skeletal semi-trailers

An open ladder frame of two welded main beams and cross members. The lightest way to carry a container on the road, with locks placed for 20, 40 and 45 ft boxes.

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KEY FIGURES · SKELETAL 40 FT, 3-AXLE

Overall length
12,250 mm
Tare weight
5,750 kg
Payload
33,330 kg
Twist locks
8

Skeletal 40 ft, 3-axle

The best from all angles

Studio view: Skeletal 40 ft, 3-axle

Technical data

Product specifications

Values from the technical file, written into your quotation and contract.

Overall L × W × H12,250 × 2,500 × 1,580 mm
Wheelbase7,470 + 1,310 + 1,310 mm
Tare weight5,750 kg
Payload33,330 kg
GVW39,080 kg
Containers1 × 40 ft or 2 × 20 ft

Dimensions

General arrangement

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L 12,250 mmH 1,580
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W 2,500
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Schematic, not to scale. Dimensions in mm for the model shown, from the technical file.

Options and configurations

Configure it for your route

What is specified for the model shown, and what you can add. Every option is written into your quotation.

Twist locks

Twist locks

8 locks on the 40 ft model; 6 to 12 locks across the range for 20, 40 and 45 ft boxes.

In the technical file
Air brakes

Air brakes

Air brakes on all 3 axles with a Wabco relay valve.

In the technical file
Landing gear

Landing gear

Fuwa landing gear, 28 t dynamic and 80 t static.

In the technical file
LED lighting

LED lighting

10–30 V LED lighting that fits all tractors.

In the technical file
Tyres and rims

Tyres and rims

11R22.5 or 12R22.5 tyres.

In the technical file
Custom paint

Custom paint

Blue as standard; other colours on request.

In the technical file
Side toolbox

Side toolbox

A lockable steel box between the axles for the driver's tools and straps.

On request
Spare wheel carrier

Spare wheel carrier

Carries a full-size spare under the frame.

On request

"In the technical file" items are specified for the model shown. "On request" items are custom options, built to your requirement; their specification is confirmed in the quotation.

All models

Compare every skeletal model

Pick the closest model. Axles, length, locks and components can be adapted, subject to confirmation in the quote.

ModelOverall L × W × H (mm)Tare (kg)Payload (kg)GVW (kg)Data sheet
20 ft, 2-axle, 8 locks7,580 × 2,480 × 1,5303,70030,655 allowed (30,935 design)34,355Data sheet
20 ft, 3-axle, 8 locks8,700 × 2,500 × 1,5604,97031,940 allowedOn requestData sheet
40 ft, 2-axle, 12 locks12,360 × 2,470 × 1,5604,95029,250 allowedOn requestData sheet
40 ft, 3-axle, 8 locksSHOWN12,250 × 2,500 × 1,5805,75033,33039,080Data sheet
45 ft, 3-axle, 12 locks (14.3 m)14,300 × 2,500 × 1,5306,08033,000 allowed (33,920 design)39,080Data sheet
45 ft gooseneck, 3-axle, 6 locks14,300 × 2,500 × 1,7326,08033,000 allowedOn requestData sheet

40 ft, 3-axle, 8 locks

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Overall L × W × H (mm)
12,250 × 2,500 × 1,580
Tare (kg)
5,750
GVW (kg)
39,080
Payload (kg)
33,330
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20 ft, 2-axle, 8 locks

Overall L × W × H (mm)
7,580 × 2,480 × 1,530
Tare (kg)
3,700
GVW (kg)
34,355
Payload (kg)
30,655 allowed (30,935 design)
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20 ft, 3-axle, 8 locks

Overall L × W × H (mm)
8,700 × 2,500 × 1,560
Tare (kg)
4,970
GVW (kg)
On request
Payload (kg)
31,940 allowed
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40 ft, 2-axle, 12 locks

Overall L × W × H (mm)
12,360 × 2,470 × 1,560
Tare (kg)
4,950
GVW (kg)
On request
Payload (kg)
29,250 allowed
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45 ft, 3-axle, 12 locks (14.3 m)

Overall L × W × H (mm)
14,300 × 2,500 × 1,530
Tare (kg)
6,080
GVW (kg)
39,080
Payload (kg)
33,000 allowed (33,920 design)
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45 ft gooseneck, 3-axle, 6 locks

Overall L × W × H (mm)
14,300 × 2,500 × 1,732
Tare (kg)
6,080
GVW (kg)
On request
Payload (kg)
33,000 allowed
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Values are taken from the technical file and are confirmed in the quotation. Models without published data are built to a general standard or customised to your requirement. Pricing is quoted on request.

Setting the standard for container trailers

The same build process, inspection points and documents for every unit in your order.

Durability and quality

High-strength steel members, laser-cut and robot-welded for a stiff, consistent frame.

Corrosion protection

Shot blasting to SA 2.5, then electro-coating or powder coating and a top coat.

Tested before it ships

Brake, side-slip, pit, road and load tests at the end of the line.

Built to your route

Axles, length, locks, suspension, tyres and paint, specified in your contract.

Why buyers trust the numbers

Checked, certified and documented

Numbers you can check

Every value comes from the technical file and is written into your quotation and sales contract.

Inspected before shipment

Brake, side-slip, pit, road and load tests at the plant, or inspection by a third party you appoint.

Certified plant

IATF 16949, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 at the trailer plant in Chu Lai.

Documents with every unit

Certificate of Origin, commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading on every shipment.

IATF 16949ISO 9001ISO 14001Plant figures and certifications as published by the manufacturer.
Aerial view of the production halls in Chu Lai

Manufacturing

Built in Chu Lai, at industrial scale

A 320-hectare industrial complex with 18 factories and 1,000 R&D engineers. The trailer plant has 30,000 units of annual capacity and has built trailers since 2014.

Units a year
30,000
Export markets
10
Trailers since
2014

Plant figures and certifications as published by the manufacturer.

Resources

Documents for your order

Data sheet

Dimensions, weights and axle layout for each model, sent by email.

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Written quote

Specification, lead time, Incoterms and payment terms. Valid 14 days.

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Shipping documents

Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and Certificate of Origin.

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After-sales support

Warranty under your contract, spare parts and one named contact after delivery.

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Tell us the cargo, the route and the quantity

A written quote with specification, lead time and terms. Valid 14 days.

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