Beam Transporter / Girder Carrier Semi Trailer

1. Overall Dimensions (mm, single unit unladen)
- Single unit overall dimension: **10500 × 2800 × 1550 (10.5m ×2.8m ×1.55m)**
- Effective length of load platform: 9800mm; platform width 2800mm
- Load saddle height: 1550mm. Height-adjustable saddles fitted with curved rubber pads to protect girders
- Kingpin fifth wheel height from ground: 1550mm
- Track width: 2050mm
- Steering: **Full hydraulic under-steering, each axle independently steerable, max steering angle ±55°**, supporting straight travel, crab steering and small-radius turning
> Paired two carriers can transport 20m~30m precast box girders; extended version for 40m box girders

2. Weight Parameters (Single Unit)
- Single unit tare weight: **12.5 tons**
- Rated load capacity per unit: 60 tons; **total load capacity 120 tons for paired two carriers**
- GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): 72.5 tons (single unit)

3. Main Beam & Load-Bearing Structure (Q690 High-Strength Steel)
- 600mm I-beam, top flange 18mm, web plate 10mm, bottom flange 20mm, automatic submerged arc welding
- Load saddles: Curved height-adjustable girder supports with thickened rubber buffer pads to prevent girder collision and sliding; transversely adjustable saddles to fit different girder widths
- Frame surface treatment: sand blasting + epoxy primer + heavy-duty topcoat for abrasion resistance against gravel on construction sites
- Heavy-duty lashing lugs on both sides, matched with steel cables for securing precast girders

4. Running Gear (4 Axles, 16 Tires)
1. Axles: 4 FUWA heavy-duty axles (BPW optional)
2. Suspension: **Balanced heavy-duty leaf spring suspension**; hydraulic suspension optional for premium version with automatic leveling function
3. Tires: 16 pcs **11.00R20** heavy-duty construction tires, steel rims; 1 spare tire
4. Landing Gear: JOST 40-ton heavy-duty two-speed landing gear for parking support

5. Hydraulic Steering, Braking & Electrical System
1. Hydraulic steering system: Independent hydraulic power station, synchronous full-axle hydraulic steering; mechanical lock provided to lock steering function for highway travel
2. **Kingpin: 3.5 inch (popular for Africa), 2 inch optional, supports CKD packing**
3. Braking system: Dual-line air brake, WABCO valve assembly, ABS + emergency air-break protection, multiple air reservoirs
4. Electrical system: 24V, ISO7-core plug, LED tail lamps, construction reflective markings

Optional Upgrades
- Hydraulic suspension + automatic leveling system
- Wireless remote control for steering operation
- Extendable main beam for longer girders
- Hydraulically height-adjustable saddles
- Complete set of girder fixing steel cables and anti-slip rubber pads
- Tool box, mudguards, construction warning signs