Waberer’s Group has already replaced a significant number of its semi-trailers in recent years, and the current acquisition is a further step towards modernisation and efficiency, the company said in a press release.
Since 1994, the Berger Group’s lightweight semi-trailers have been among the lightest and most loadable semi-trailers on the market. The newly purchased semi-trailers, with their lower unladen weight and higher load capacity, indirectly contribute to reducing emissions, as more products can be transported per trip, Waberer’s adds.
In addition, the lower weight of the light loads’ results in lower fuel consumption, so the Berger Ecotrail trailers also contribute to the Waberer’s Group’s climate targets.
Berger Ecotrail trailers in the 3-axle version are capable of transporting loads heavier than 30 tonnes, such as bridge elements.
“The secret of the extreme load capacity lies in the choice of materials and the highest quality of workmanship,” says the press release. The trailer is made of special S700 steel with an elastic limit of 700 N/mm². Its floor can support a forklift load of up to 7 tonnes and its point load capacity is extremely high, allowing it to safely transport steel coils of up to 28 tonnes and 1.5 metres in length.
Key facts about the new semi-trailers
2-axle BERGER semi-trailer
- lightest 2-axle semi-trailer with low coupling height on the market
- 4,690 kg unladen weight
- 34 pallets of loading space and a unique loading width of more than 2,485 mm at full height
- reinforced chassis, tyres and cross members for extreme load capacity and long service life
- load capacity of 25t for 34 pallets of uniform load
- semi-trailer: load capacity up to 25.5 tonnes
3-axle BERGER semi-trailer
- lightest 3-axle semi-trailer with low coupling height on the market
- 5,020 kg unladen weight
- 34 pallet load area and unique loading width of more than 2,485 mm at full height
- reinforced chassis and cross members for extreme load capacity and long service life
- 28 tonnes load capacity