40ft Tri-Axle Container Skeleton Side 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, also suitable for 2×20GP
- 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: **8.0 tons (complete with full side-tipping hydraulic system + twist locks)**; lightweight version 7.5 tons
- Rated payload: **52 tons**
- GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): **60 tons**
> Working principle: Lock standard container and use it as cargo box. Hydraulic cylinders lift one side of the whole container to realize material discharge.

3. Main Beam & Tipping Frame Structure (Q345B high-strength steel, automatic submerged arc welding)
- Main I-beam, **500mm depth**: top flange plate 14mm, web plate 8mm, bottom flange plate 16mm
- Equipped with side-tipping sub-beams, tipping supports and high-strength tipping hinges; multi-point reinforcement to prevent container deformation during tipping
- Cross members: 16# channel steel with dense spacing
- ISO twist locks: **12 sets (4 fixed + 8 retractable)**, compatible with 40ft / 2×20ft containers
- Coating: Sand blasting + epoxy primer + polyurethane topcoat

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

5. Hydraulic Side Tipping System (Core Export Configuration)
- Cylinder: HYVA multi-stage side tipping cylinder for single-side lifting
- Max tipping angle: **42°**
- Hydraulic power pack: Driven by tractor PTO, equipped with overflow safety valve and hydraulic lock (anti-accidental tipping)
> Optional bi-directional tipping (unload on both left and right sides, extra cylinders required, tare weight increases by approx. 0.6 tons)

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
- Bi-directional tipping cylinders (unloading available on left and right sides)
- Heavy-duty reinforced version with thickened tipping supports (total load capacity 60 tons+)
- Air suspension, lift axle
- Tool box, mudguards, tail lamp protection frame