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What are the best semi-trailers in Australia?

Discussion in 'Australian Truckers Forum' started by vaguelyinterested, Jan 3, 2013.

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  1. Jan 3, 2013 #1
    vaguelyinterested

    vaguelyinterested Bobtail Member

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    Hi, new to the industry and wondering what general opinion is on who makes the best semi-trailers in Australia? I know Kenworth is the most popular prime mover - is there an equivalent for trailers?
     
    vaguelyinterested, Jan 3, 2013
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  3. Jan 3, 2013 #2
    Pipe 40

    Pipe 40 Light Load Member

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    Depends what your after flattop, tanker, tipper?
     
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  4. Jan 6, 2013 #3
    Pipe 40

    Pipe 40 Light Load Member

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    Ophee's in Brisbane do a nice trailer. I have heard Kruger aren't to bad also lots of people say haulmark are very strong but a little heavy.
     
    Pipe 40, Jan 6, 2013
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  5. Jan 9, 2013 #4
    vaguelyinterested

    vaguelyinterested Bobtail Member

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    Would be interested to know what is the best of each!
     
    vaguelyinterested, Jan 9, 2013
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  7. Feb 2, 2013 #5
    Elmicko

    Elmicko Bobtail Member

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    I have been in the industry for 39 years and reckon the best to be Freighter
     
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  8. Mar 13, 2013 #6
    Oldschoolmack

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    Roadwest do an excellent tipper - tow very nicely
    GTE good as well
    Freighter on freighter suspension - excellent
     
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  9. Mar 15, 2013 #7
    AUSSIE DAVE

    AUSSIE DAVE Road Train Member

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    Anything that makes me $. But stay away from imports before 2012 only heard bad things.
     
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  10. May 17, 2013 #8
    mrrolly

    mrrolly Light Load Member

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    Vawdreys, Barkers...theres a few more to add.
    Lionel Moore up in QLD does some nice stuff too.

    CIMC trailers are nasty, I've seen a few of them fall apart -Cheap Imported Mechanical Crap !!!
     
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  11. May 22, 2013 #9
    Pullin2

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    Sorry to 'sort of' go off topic, but what kind of equipment do you guys run down there for hauling cars ?

    IE - In North America, Cottrell is the most popular by far.

    http://www.cottrelltrailers.com/product/
     
    Pullin2, May 22, 2013
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  12. Jul 9, 2013 #10
    vaguelyinterested

    vaguelyinterested Bobtail Member

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    So looks like Freighter has got the most votes on the best semi-trailer?
     
    vaguelyinterested, Jul 9, 2013
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