The PVC18 container trailer with a levelling system is designed for the transport of ISO containers (laboratories) and allows them to be positioned as required using a hydraulically operated levelling system. The total weight of the trailer is 18,000 kg, with an axle load of 2 × 9,000 kg. The overall dimensions of the trailer are 8,185 × 2,550 × 1,260 mm (length × width × height).
The trailer is based on a welded steel structure comprising I-beam side members and cross-members, which is hot-dip galvanised. The trailer is fitted with a ball coupling and a 2,300 mm long BPW drawbar fitted with a 40 mm diameter eye. The frame includes plastic mudguards with anti-spray guards, two pairs of ISO cross-members for securing the container, retractable steps for access to the technical and laboratory sections of the container at the rear above the bumper, a steel rear bumper and aluminium side guards.
The chassis consists of BPW air-suspended axle assemblies with 19.5" disc brakes. The trailer is fitted with 445/45 R19.5 Continental tyres and tyre pressure monitoring sensors.
Two pairs of ISO fittings are available for transporting ISO 1C containers. The trailer is levelled by four hydraulically operated legs, which allow it to be positioned as required. Spacers are provided for use under the legs. The levelling system is fitted with an electro-hydraulic control unit and can also be operated using four levers for manual levelling. The equipment includes retractable steps at the rear of the trailer, two stainless steel lockers measuring 800 × 500 × 600 mm, a box for three 20-litre jerry cans, and a compartment for a fire extinguisher, including the extinguisher itself. Two hydraulic quick-release couplings are provided for connecting external hydraulics. The trailer is also fitted with a valve for raising and lowering the loading platform.
The braking system is a dual-line air-operated system fitted with a Wabco ABS/EBS system. The electrical system operates at 24 V and utilises screwless connections and ASS3 quick-connect couplings without terminal blocks. Lighting is provided by ECOLED II rear combination lamps and LED position lamps. The equipment also includes tactical lighting, a 12-pin VG 96 923 NATO STANAG 4007 socket, a 7-pin 24 V N-type socket in accordance with UNE-ISO 1185, and a 7-pin 24 V S-type socket in accordance with ISO 3731. The Harting power connector is used to supply power and transmit signals from the trailer’s levelling system to the levelling control panel on the towing vehicle.
