Technical specifications
| Specification |
Detail |
| Rated carrying capacity |
7,000 kg |
| Width between guide rails |
3,220 mm |
| Roller deck |
Three or four rows of heavy-duty galvanised steel rollers |
| Load restraints |
Manual flip-up stops and centre container stop |
| Castor capacity |
2,300 kg per castor |
| Combined castor capacity |
9,200 kg |
| Castor construction |
Frames and swivel plates profiled from 20 mm steel plate |
| Drawbar |
Heavy-duty design with two over-centre support springs |
| Towing-eye centre |
1,645 mm |
| Drawbar storage |
Positive vertical loc |
Heavy-duty castors built for airside conditions
The trailer’s castor assemblies are designed to withstand the loads and impacts associated with regular airport use.
The castor frames and swivel plates are profiled from 20 mm steel plate for increased impact strength. Axles, hubs and bearings are machined to close tolerances to support reliable operation and reduce premature wear.
Each castor has a load capacity of 2,300 kg, providing a combined castor capacity of 9,200 kg across the trailer.
This heavy-duty design has proven successful with customers throughout Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, helping to reduce repair requirements and whole-of-life maintenance costs.
Safer, more practical drawbar operation
The heavy-duty drawbar incorporates two over-centre springs connected through a linkage system. These springs help support the drawbar and prevent it from crashing to the ground when released.
A positive locking restraint secures the drawbar in a vertical position while the trailer is parked or not in use.
The drawbar has a towing-eye centre dimension of 1,645 mm. Final towing compatibility should be confirmed against the tow vehicle and fleet requirements before ordering.
Integrated parking brake
A manually operated parking-brake lever is positioned on the right-hand side of the drawbar assembly.
The lever applies braking force to the rear fixed castors through a mechanical linkage, allowing the trailer to be secured when stationary. The handbrake handle is painted red for quick visual identification.
High-visibility safety markings
Key operational areas are painted safety yellow to improve visibility for ground personnel. These include:
- Walkways
- Towbar
- Tow hitch
- Container stops
- Centre container stop
- No-step areas between rollers
The parking-brake handle is painted red so operators can identify it quickly during use and equipment checks.
Applications
The Hydeng GSE 7,000 kg Low-Profile Trailer is designed for moving compatible aircraft containers and pallets between:
- Aircraft loaders
- Cargo transporters
- Airport storage racks
- Freight terminals
- Air cargo warehouses
- Ramp handling areas
- Container transfer and staging points
It is suitable for airlines, airport operators, cargo handlers, ground handling companies, defence aviation facilities and specialist freight operations.
Built around your ground handling operation
Aircraft container handling requirements can vary between airports, operators and fleets. Hydeng GSE can discuss the required deck configuration, roller arrangement, container restraints, towing compatibility and other operational considerations before manufacture.
This helps ensure the completed trailer is compatible with the intended loads, handling systems and working environment.
Australian engineering and ongoing support
Hydeng GSE is an Australian-owned aircraft ground support equipment specialist based in Brisbane.
Since 1982, the company has provided GSE design, structural fabrication, manufacture, prototyping, testing, inspections, servicing and spare-parts support.
Customers can engage Hydeng for new equipment as well as ongoing assistance throughout the trailer’s operational life.
