Platform Trailers

Rex J. Andrews uses three types of platform trailers. All trailers use hydraulic suspension and hydro/mechanical steering. All axles have parking and service brakes that meet the ARD 38b requirement. The trailers use rows of 8 axles at a 1.8m axle spacing. The tyres are 215/75 R17.5 radial tubeless with a J speed rating. The Platform Trailers were designed and built by Rex J. Andrews Pty Ltd. 

The 935 series

• 1, 2 and 3 row modules
• 3.5 to 4.2 metre axle width.
• deck height 550 to 900mm. Tyre height 760mm
• The series can be joined up to a 10 line platform trailer for highway use or higher for off highway use depending on the conditions.
• Max axle Loading 19T per row



The figure above shows the 935 series platform trailers setup as a 10 Line module. The load on the platform trailer is the header, strongback and Control Cabin for the Series 946 Beam set. 

The 960 Series

• 4 and 6 row modules
• 4.2 to 4.8 metre axle width
• deck height 802 to 1540mm
• The series can be joined up to a 16 line platform trailer.
• Max axle loading 24T per row



 

The 999 Series

• 2,3 and 4 row modules
• 3.5 to 6.5 metre axle width
• deck height 830 to 1570mm
• The series can be joined up to a 16 line platform trailer.
• Max axle loading 24T per row
• Designed to carry tanks and other high items in the drop down chassis section