Double-Deck Hydraulic Car Carrier Semi Trailer

1. Overall Dimensions (mm, unladen transit condition)
- Overall dimension: **13750 × 2550 × 4000 (13.75m ×2.55m ×4.0m)**
- Double deck structure; upper deck is **hydraulically liftable deck** with adjustable angle
- Lower deck height from ground: 1200mm
- Kingpin fifth wheel height: 1550mm
- Wheelbase: 7500 +1310 +1310 mm
- Track width: 1820mm
- Rear section: **hydraulic folding ramp**, vehicles can drive on the deck by themselves
- Loading capacity: **6~8 standard sedans / SUVs**

2. Weight Parameters
- Tare weight: **9.2 tons (version with removable posts; posts packed separately after disassembly)**
- Rated payload: **25 tons**
- GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): **34.2 tons**
> Note: The car carrier is not a heavy-duty trailer. **Not suitable for heavy construction machinery or concrete pump trucks**. Lowbed LOWBED trailer is required for heavy engineering vehicles.

3. Main Beam & Deck Structure (Q345B high-strength steel)
- Main I-beam 500mm depth: top flange 14mm, web plate 8mm, bottom flange 16mm, automatic submerged arc welding
- Deck plate: **3mm perforated anti-slip steel plate**, fitted with wheel stops and lashing rings for tyre straps
- Upper deck: hydraulically liftable, driven by double cylinders, lift & tilt function for vehicle loading and unloading
- Posts: **Removable rectangular tube posts (key export feature)**. All posts can be dismantled and packed separately for sea CKD shipment to greatly reduce volume
- Coating: Sand blasting + epoxy primer + polyurethane topcoat

4. Running Gear (Tri-Axle)
1. Axles: 3 pcs FUWA 13-ton axles (BPW optional)
2. Suspension: Mechanical leaf spring suspension; air suspension optional (for high-end overseas clients)
3. Tires: 12 pcs **245/70R17.5**, tubeless; 1 spare tire
4. Landing Gear: JOST 28-ton two-speed landing gear

5. Hydraulic System (Core Components)
- Hydraulic power pack + double-acting cylinders to control upper deck lifting and rear ramp folding
- Dual control: manual + electric operation
- Rear hydraulic folding ramp, stowed upward during transit

6. Towing, Braking & Electrical System (ECE/GCC Export Standard)
- **Kingpin: 3.5 inch (popular for Africa), 2 inch optional, bolt-on detachable design**
- 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, reflective markings

Optional Upgrades
- Air suspension + lift axle (lift axle under no-load to save fuel and reduce tyre wear)
- Aluminum alloy deck (weight reduction, higher cost)
- Extra wheel stops, complete sets of lashing straps & chains
- Tool box, tail lamp protection frame