40ft Tri-Axle Container Skeleton End Tipper Semi Trailer

1. Overall Dimensions (mm, unladen transit condition)
- Overall dimension: **12450 × 2500 × 1550 (12.45m ×2.50m ×1.55m)**
- Compatible containers: 1×40GP /40HQ. **2×20GP not supported due to end-tipping structural limitation**
- Kingpin fifth wheel height from ground: **1550 mm**
- Wheelbase: **6880 +1310 +1310 mm**
- Track width: 1820 mm
- Front overhang: 1250 mm; Rear overhang: 2050 mm

2. Weight Parameters
- Tare weight: **8.3 tons (complete with full front-mounted hydraulic system + ISO twist locks)**; lightweight version 7.8 tons
- Rated payload: **51.7 tons**
- GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): **60 tons**

3. Main Beam & End-Tipping Frame (Q345B high-strength steel, automatic submerged arc welding)
- Main I-beam, **500mm depth**
 - Top flange plate 14mm, web plate 8mm, bottom flange plate 16mm
- Reinforced front tipping supports and rear load-bearing hinge seats (stress concentrates on front cylinder base for end tipping, thickened and strengthened as priority)
- Cross members: Densely arranged 16# channel steel
- ISO twist locks: **8 sets (4 fixed + 4 retractable)**, specially for fixing four corners of 40ft container
- Coating: Sand blasting + epoxy primer + polyurethane topcoat

4. Running Gear (Tri-Axle)
1. **Axles**: 3 pcs FUWA 13-ton grade axles (BPW optional)
2. **Suspension**: Heavy-duty mechanical leaf spring suspension; leaf spring 90mm width, 10 pieces; air suspension optional
3. **Tires**: 12 pcs **12R22.5**; steel rim 9.00-22.5, 1 spare tire
4. **Landing Gear**: JOST 28-ton two-speed landing gear

5. Hydraulic End Tipping System (Core Configuration)
- Cylinder: **HYVA front-mounted 5-stage telescopic cylinder (specialized for end tipping, stable lifting)**
- Max rear tipping angle: **45°**
- Power supply: Hydraulic power pack driven by tractor PTO; equipped with hydraulic self-locking valve and overflow safety valve to prevent accidental descent
> Note: **Must be matched with containers with rear opening doors**. Ordinary sealed containers cannot be used directly for end tipping unloading.

6. Towing, Braking & Electrical System (ECE/GCC Export Certification)
- **Kingpin: 3.5 inch (popular for Africa), 2 inch optional, bolt-on detachable design for CKD packing**
- Braking system: Dual-line air brake, WABCO valve assembly, ABS as standard
- Air tank: 40L
- Electrical system: 24V, 7-core ISO socket, LED tail lamps, side marker reflective markings

Optional Upgrades
- Heavy-duty reinforced tipping supports (total load capacity 60 tons+)
- Air suspension, lift axle (lift axle under no-load to save fuel and reduce tyre wear)
- Tool box, mudguards, tail lamp protection frame