The newly developed tipping chassis is based on the three-axle SDS 380 gooseneck semi-trailer. With an unladen weight starting at approximately 6,500 kilograms, it offers a payload of almost 31,500 kilograms, more than sufficient for the typically high-volume cargo. The customer uses the tipping chassis to transport 40-foot high-cube containers, which are 305 millimetres taller than standard containers. The fifth-wheel height therefore had to be kept as low as possible.
Safety during tipping is a top priority. For this reason, the two rear geared landing legs are equipped with spirit levels to ensure that the semi-trailer can be positioned as level as possible. The pivot shaft at the rear runs continuously across the chassis, making it particularly robust. Thanks to a dedicated electro-hydraulic power unit for the tipping cylinder, the tractor unit does not require a power take-off, making the system ideal when different tractor units are used. The power unit is housed in a stainless-steel box and supplied with electricity from the truck via a coiled cable.
To prevent loss of traction on wet or slippery surfaces, the first axle is designed as an automatic lift axle and also serves as a traction aid with forced lowering. The axle can be raised even under load, with an axle-load increase of up to 30% and at speeds of up to 25 km/h. Above 25 km/h, it lowers automatically. As with every axle leaving the Fliegl factory, the three BPW axles with disc brakes are laser-measured and precisely aligned. This reduces tyre wear and helps lower fuel consumption. A tyre pressure monitoring system with an in-cab display provides additional safety.
Key Features at a Glance
3-axle tipping semi-trailer for 40-foot high-cube containers based on the SDS 380
- Basic version with an unladen weight starting at approximately 6,500 kg and a payload of approximately 31,500 kg
- Electro-hydraulic power unit housed in a stainless-steel box
- Offset axle spacing (1,310/1,410 mm) for a permissible gross vehicle weight of 44 tonnes in combined transport
- First axle designed as an automatic lift axle, including traction aid and forced lowering
- Tyre pressure monitoring system in accordance with ECE R141, with display in the driver's cab
