Side-loading container semi-trailer for sea containers
Our ET-SLV semi-trailer is an innovative transport system for 20- to 40-foot sea containers, offering a very high load capacity. The vehicle enables the independent loading and unloading of all standard (ISO) sea containers. As a result, expensive equipment such as container terminals, forklift trucks or cranes is no longer required for rapid loading and unloading. The SLV semi-trailer has a lifting capacity of up to 40 tonnes.
The containers are hydraulically lowered flat onto the ground next to the vehicle. Transhipment from a lorry or semi-trailer to a rail vehicle, and vice versa, is possible under certain conditions.
Sea containers are lifted using two lifting masts with heavy-duty chains and special container hooks, and then secured with standard corner blocks and twist locks.
Sea containers are lifted by two lifting masts using high-strength chains and special container hooks, and are then secured with standard container corner blocks and twist locks.
Vertical lowering of the load and side-loading supports ensure stability at all times. Compared with conventional side-loading methods, there is no lateral sway.
The system is based on a multi-axle trailer. Power is supplied via a power take-off shaft and a hydraulic pump (on the towing vehicle).
Advantages:
- Very high lifting capacity thanks to vertical loading (maximum lifting capacity up to 40 tonnes).
- High stability (no swaying).
- Easy to operate for side loading, meaning no specialist crane training is required.
- High load capacity thanks to its low weight.
- Increased loading height thanks to its low-profile design.