The dimensions of a dropside trailer can vary depending on the specific make and model, as well as regional regulations. However, I can provide you with some general information regarding the dimensions of a typical dropside trailer:
Length: The length of a dropside trailer can range from around 20 feet to over 53 feet (6 to 16 meters). The most common length for standard dropside trailers is around 45 to 48 feet (13.7 to 14.6 meters).
Width: The width of a dropside trailer is typically around 8 feet (2.4 meters). However, some trailers may have a wider width, such as 8.5 feet (2.6 meters) or even 9 feet (2.7 meters), to accommodate specific cargo requirements.
Height: The height of a dropside trailer is usually around 13.6 to 14.6 feet (4.1 to 4.4 meters), which is the standard height for most trailers. However, there may be variations depending on the specific trailer design and regional regulations.
Payload Capacity: The payload capacity of a dropside trailer, which refers to the maximum weight of cargo it can carry, can vary significantly. It depends on factors such as the trailer's construction, axle configuration, and regional weight regulations. The payload capacity can range from a few thousand kilograms to tens of thousands of kilograms.
What Are The Dimensions of a Dropside Trailer?
Chapter 1: What is a side wall trailer?
1.1 Most popular 3 axle 60 ton side wall trailer
Chapter 2: What are the types of Bhachu dropside trailer?
2.1 Cargo semi trailer
2.2 Grain hopper trailer
Chapter 3: How to purchase a side wall semi trailer?
3.1 Working platform of dropside trailer
3.2 Axles and Tires of general cargo trailers
3.3 Suspension of high side trailer
Chapter 4: Shipment and transportation of dropside trailer
Bhachu Dropside trailer developed on the basis of a container flatbed trailer, the drop side trailer has a side wall structure design and wide range of uses. It is mainly suitable for medium and long-distance transportation of medium and heavy and bulk cargo.
It has become the first choice for medium and long distance freight trailers. The cargo semi-trailer can be added with a container turn lock to transport the container.
Through the video below, you can learn about different types of side wall semi trailers(like 3 axle sidewall trailers, 4 axle high side trailer, grain hopper trailer, aluminum alloy side board trailer, 2 alxe side wall semi trailer with bogie suspension, dropside drawbar trailer)
And the process, testing, packaging and customer feedback, etc.
Most popular 3 axle 60 ton side wall trailer
Overall dimension: 12500mm*2500mm*3200mm(1000mm sidewall)
Loading capacity : 50-60ton semi trailer with side wall
Axles：3 axles
Tire：12 units
Material: Q345B Steel
Suspension：Heavy duty mechanical spring suspension
Bottom Platform: 3mm-thick checkered plate
King pin：90#
Langing gear：JOST
Brake system : WABCO
Electical system : 24V , LED lights
The common structure of the grain hopper is divided into four types according to the axle: Bhachu 2 axles 40ft grain trailer, Bhachu 3 axles drop sided trailer, 4 axles platform trailer, and the multi-purpose high side trailer.
1. Cargo semi trailer
Bhachu Side Wall Trailer is your ideal partner for multipurpose solution catering to vast range of applications including Cement Bags, Agri bags, Tiles, Jumbo bags, steel coils, pet coke, etc.
Its higher payload carrying capacity, better mileage and availability of different product variants catering to varying customer's needs. The vehicle provides you with longer tyre life, high fuel efficiency and less maintenance cost which gives you higher revenue and lower operating cost, substantially increasing your overall profit.
With ability to carry heavy loads with utmost ease and OEM assured body warranty, Bhachu Side wall trailer is an ideal choice for your business.
2. Grain hopper trailer
Bhachu Grain hopper trailers are used throughout the grain and harvesting industry to load and transport grains across the country. However, there are several styles of hopper trailers that you may want to use. These hopper trailers can be used for several different things, and you may want to use one of these trailers even if you do not work in the agricultural industry.
When you fill the trailer with grain, it can deliver that grain through the hopper in the base. The grain can be poured in from a large spigot, and the trailer has a cover that will prevent damage to the product on the inside.
When you deliver your product to the client, you can open the hoppers to pour out the grain. You can carry any grain in the trailer, and it will fall through the hopper easily. You can close the hopper at any time if you are only supposed to deliver a certain amount, and you can lock the hatch in place.
How to know the quality of a Bhachu wallside semi trailer? The easiest way is to look at the weight of the cargo semi trailer. The heavier the weight of cargo trailer, the better the quality. The tata side wall trailer purchased by African customers self weighs is 7.8 tons. If the weight is only 6.7 tons, the cost of this general cargo trailers can save more than 1,000 dollars.
Here are a few more important points
The work platfrom is the main load-bearing part, which is composed of the main beam, side beam, cross beam, bottom floor, suspension and so on.
(1)The main beam should pay attention to whether the thickness is an international standard. The international standard for the main beam of a tata Bhachu side wall semi trailer is 14/8/16 mm. The steel plate in the middle of the beam is made of Q345B manganese steel, the thickness is 8mm. Many unreliable suppliers will use 6mm main beam to save costs. But the carrying capacity was reduced by 26%.
The international standard thickness of the middle part of the beam must be 8mm.
(2)Bottom Floor, many Platform semi trailer are also used to transport bulk cargo and other items. The bottom plate of the Bhachu Drop Side Body Trailers passes the international standard 3mm thick checkered plate. If it is replaced with a 2mm thick pattern plate or a 2.5mm bottom plate. Cost can be reduced by $ 700.
(3) Side door. The common height of side door is 600mm, 800mm, 1000mm. The side door adopts vertical corrugated structure.
The door frame is a 40x60mm rectangular steel tube.
Axles:
The axles of dry cargo trailer for sale are divided into three types: 13-ton axles, 13-ton axles + 16-ton brake system axles, 16-ton axles,
The axle of the Bhachu drop side trailer is a 13-ton axle + 16-ton brake system axle, which has better braking performance and shortens the braking distance by more than 5 meters.
Tire:
The Bhachu 3 axle sidewall trailer uses a vacuum tire with better heat dissipation performance, the model is 12R22.5.
Bhachu dry goods carrier trailer uses custom made tires in a tire factory., wear-resistant tires. On Chinese highways, Bhachu tires can reach more than 300,000 kilometers.
Suspension. Bhachu multi-function trailer suspension adopts special high-strength steel. 6mm thickness. Center pin diameter is 70mm.
Stronger than suspensions in many factories.Stronger than suspensions in many factories.
Many customers use container shipment, which has low transportation cost and short transportation time. But the bad thing is that the rear of the Bhachu side wall semi trailer needs to be composed.
Some customers are bulk freighter or ro-ro ships. Bhachu side board trailer will spray wax and cover the tarpaulin when the side wall trailer use bulk freighter.
Shipping of Bhachu semi livestock trailers
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