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This document contains technical specifications for a Lowboy EX/II Certified Trailer designed for transporting vehicles and dangerous goods across European routes. The trailer must measure approximately 13,600mm in length and 2,550mm in width, compliant with Italian Law for operation without escort when pulled by a 6x4 tractor trailer. The unit must accommodate vehicles up to 12 meters long with a 6.8-meter wheelbase and 2.9-meter width, with expandable width capability via outriggers and deck planks.

The trailer must feature a Standard 5th wheel coupling, independent power-operated ramps, a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of approximately 39,000 kg, tandem or tri-axle configuration, payload capacity of 24,000-27,000 kg, tare weight of 7,000-10,000 kg, and a 15-ton hydraulic winch. Structural and safety requirements include multiple lashing points (minimum 10 per side) per EN 12195 and EN 12642 standards, anti-fire safety testing per EN 13501-1:2002, and ADR EX/II certification for transporting dangerous goods classes 1-9. ADR-specific equipment requirements include minimum six placarding holders, two PPE bags, one grain sack for liquid absorption, one ADR instruction manual in English, two tarps for sheeting (resistant to tearing and impermeable), operator and maintenance manuals in English, two fire extinguishers with protective caskets, and lighting compliant with EU regulation 2018/858 and UN ECE regulations.

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Technical specifications

Lowboy EX/II Certified Trailer

I. Exterior: approximately 13,600mm long x 2,550mm wide or otherwise not to exceed the length/width allowed by the Italian Law for operating without escort when pulled by 6 by 4 tractor trailer.

II. Must be able to load vehicles with a maximum length of 12 meters, wheelbase of 6.8 meters, and width of 2.9 meters. The width of the trailer may be extendable via the use of outriggers and additional deck planks.

III. To fit Standard 5th wheel (ralla).

IV. Equipped with independent power for ramps operating

V. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR): approximately 39,000 kg

VI. Axle: Tandem Configuration or Tri-Axle Configuration

VII. Payload Capacity: approximately 24,000 – 27,000 kg

VIII. Approximately 15 Ton hydraulic winch

IX. Tare Weight: approximately 7,000 – 10,000 kg

X. Lashing Points: Multiple lashing points (at least 10 for each side) for secure cargo fastening in accordance with EN 12195 & EN 12642.

XI. Structure tested for anti-fire safety, in accordance with EN 13501-1:2002

XII. ADR (European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road) Certification. Must meet EX/II ADR constructions standards suitable for transporting classes 1-9 of dangerous goods.

XIII. ADR specific equipment: minimum 6 pcs. Placarding holders/Placards in accordance with ADR 2.3.1 & 5.3.2, minimum 2 pcs. ADR Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) bags in accordance with ADR 8.1.5.2, minimum 1 pcs. grain sack for liquid absorption, minimum 1 pcs. ADR instruction in English, minimum 2 pcs. Tarps for sheeting in accordance with ADR EX/II certification (Sheeting shall be resistant to tearing and be of impermeable material, not readily flammable and have the capacity to cover the whole trailer).

i. Include operator, maintenance, & parts manuals in English (full coverage of assembled vehicle and all components)

ii. minimum 2 pcs. Fire Extinguishers, plastic caskets and holders, in order to mount/protect FEs of inclement weather. in accordance with ADR Chap.

8.1.4.

iii. Lighting: Follows EU regulation 2018/858 & UN ECE regulation

Technical specifications
Lowboy EX/II Certified Trailer

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