20ft Low Profile Trailer

The 20ft low profile trailer is manufactured to conform with the following standards.  Australian Work Place Health and Safety

Heavy-duty transport for aircraft pallets, containers and engine equipment

The Hydeng GSE 20-Foot Low-Profile Trailer is designed for the controlled movement of compatible aircraft pallets, containers and specialised loads throughout airport ramp, cargo and maintenance environments.

Its low-profile roller deck supports efficient transfer between loaders, transporters, storage racks and warehouse handling systems. Heavy-duty construction, load restraints and clearly identified operating controls make it a practical solution for demanding airside operations.

The trailer can also be configured to transport one Trent engine rollover transport, HU55418, with the stop arrangement manufactured to suit information supplied by the customer.

Built for demanding airport operations

Air cargo and engine-handling equipment must withstand frequent towing, repetitive loading and changing environmental conditions while remaining safe and practical for ground personnel.

Hydeng GSE applies more than 40 years of industry experience to the design, manufacture and support of specialist ground support equipment.

The 20-foot trailer is designed to provide:

  • A low working profile for cargo transfers
  • Heavy-duty construction for regular operational use
  • Roller-assisted movement of compatible loads
  • Configurable stops and load restraints
  • Clearly identified walkways and controls
  • Practical towing and parking arrangements
  • Ongoing servicing and replacement-parts support
  • Customisation for specialised handling requirements

 

International Air Transport Association
Australian and New Zealand steel structure code
Australian National Standard for Plant NOHSC: 1010

Painted safety yellow
Walk ways, tow bar, tow hitch, container stops, NO STEP between each roller.

Painted red
Hand brake handle

The pallet trailer is capable of transporting, any of the following:-

ONE (1) Trent engine Rollover transports HU55418 –the stop will be arranged as per information supplied by customer.

Roller deck for efficient load transfer

The trailer’s roller deck allows compatible pallets, containers and specialised loads to be transferred between the trailer and suitable loaders, transporters, racks or warehouse systems.

Load stops are positioned to restrain the intended cargo configuration. For specialised equipment, including the Trent engine rollover transport HU55418, the stop arrangement can be configured using dimensions and technical information supplied by the customer.

All proposed loads and configurations should be confirmed with Hydeng GSE before manufacture.

## Specialised engine transport capability

The trailer can be configured to carry one Trent engine rollover transport, model HU55418.

Because engine transportation involves specialised load dimensions and restraint requirements, Hydeng arranges the applicable stops according to customer-supplied information. The final configuration should be confirmed against the specific transport frame, operational procedure and equipment interface.

High-visibility safety identification

Key working and operating areas are painted safety yellow to improve visibility for ground personnel.

These areas include:

  • Walkways
  • Towbar
  • Tow hitch
  • Container stops
  • No-step areas between rollers

The handbrake handle is painted red, allowing operators to identify the parking-brake control quickly during pre-use checks and equipment operation.

Applications

The Hydeng GSE 20-Foot Low-Profile Trailer can support compatible loads moving between:

  • Aircraft cargo loaders
  • Airport transporters
  • Cargo terminals
  • Freight warehouses
  • Storage and transfer racks
  • Aircraft maintenance facilities
  • Engine handling and maintenance areas
  • Airport ramp staging locations

It is suitable for airlines, airport operators, ground handling companies, air-freight businesses, maintenance organisations and defence aviation operations.

Configured around the intended load

Cargo-handling requirements vary between aircraft, airports and operators. Before manufacturing a trailer, Hydeng GSE can review the intended load, dimensions, handling procedure and equipment interfaces.

Depending on the application, considerations may include:

  • Pallet or container dimensions
  • Load orientation
  • Roller-deck arrangement
  • Position and type of load stops
  • Towing compatibility
  • Braking requirements
  • Walkway placement
  • Fleet identification
  • Operating environment
  • Compatibility with existing loaders and storage systems

For specialised loads, customers should provide current technical drawings, dimensions and restraint requirements wherever possible.

Standards and compliance

Hydeng GSE designs and manufactures equipment with consideration for applicable workplace health and safety, aviation ground handling, plant safety and structural requirements.

The existing trailer documentation references:

  • Applicable Australian workplace health and safety requirements
  • International Air Transport Association guidance
  • Applicable Australian and New Zealand structural steel requirements
  • Plant safety requirements

The standards, codes and customer specifications applicable to each new trailer should be confirmed during the quotation and engineering process. Supporting technical or compliance documentation can be discussed with Hydeng GSE.

Australian GSE engineering and support

Hydeng GSE is an Australian-owned aircraft ground support equipment specialist based in Brisbane.

Since 1982, Hydeng has provided custom GSE design, structural fabrication, manufacture, prototyping, testing, inspections, servicing and replacement parts.

This whole-of-life capability gives customers access to technical support during equipment selection, manufacture and continued operation.

Servicing and spare parts

Regular inspection and maintenance can help identify worn components, damaged restraints and other issues before they affect operational reliability.

Hydeng GSE can assist with:

  • Scheduled trailer inspections
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Roller inspection and replacement
  • Castor and running-gear repairs
  • Towbar and towing-component repairs
  • Parking-brake inspection and adjustment
  • Load-stop repairs and modification
  • Structural repairs
  • Equipment refurbishment
  • Replacement components
  • Trailer modifications and upgrades

When requesting servicing or parts, please provide the trailer model, identification details, photographs and a description of the required component or fault.

Request Servicing or Spare Parts

Key product information

Item Detail
Product type 20-foot low-profile aircraft GSE trailer
Primary application Movement of compatible aircraft pallets, containers and specialised loads
Specialised load capability One Trent engine rollover transport HU55418
Engine transport restraints Stop arrangement configured from customer-supplied information
Deck type Roller deck
Load restraints Stops positioned for the intended load configuration
Safety identification Yellow walkways, towbar, tow hitch, stops and no-step areas
Parking-brake identification Red handbrake handle
Configuration Final arrangement confirmed according to customer requirements

Complete dimensions, rated capacity, tare weight, towing limits, roller configuration and compatible load types should be obtained directly from Hydeng GSE.