In the auto industry, some components can be large and heavy. However, even a 12,000# load is duck soup for one of Hamilton’s four-wheel steer trailers. Sporting a wood deck for load protection, the steel frame distributes the weight along its 13’ length. Metal retaining tabs are strategically spaced along the sides and at the corners to help contain pallets and other loads.
A towing tongue at each end allows the trailer to be reversed in tight spaces. The towing vehicle disconnects and attaches itself at the other end without the larger space required for maneuvering while connected. The unused tongue can be safely stowed in a vertical position.
Four-wheel steering aids in precisely navigating tight spaces and corners in the plant . The 12” diameter by 4” wide polyurethane tread wheels provide both ample capacity for the trailer and protection for the concrete floors. Hamilton engineers spec’d 1-1/4” tapered roller bearings to handle the weight of the load and the side forces encountered during turns.
Technical Specifications on the cart:
- 4-wheel steer platform trailer
- 78” wide by 156” long, 22” deck height
- Load Capacity: 12,000 pounds
- Steel frame construction with wood deck
- Loop-type towing tongue
- 12x4” Duralast polyurethane wheels
- Paint: Hammertone Blue
- Model no. XT2575