trailer world Issue One 2013

30 Issue One 2013 Photos:AnthonyPearsall cause it is an important objective of every- one at Casabene to look after the safety of their colleagues, and to reward the trust placed in them by customers through deliv- ering perfect results. Casabene deliberately only uses the best brand-name equipment in order to accomplish the perfection that they promise their customers. For exam- ple, a four-axle low-loader with facility for width extension, built and developed by Drake, was purchased recently; this can be combined not only with a 2x4 dolly from Drake, but also with a standard semitrailer tractor thanks to a low gooseneck and offset fifth-wheel plate. BPW parts guarantee high resale value The 11.43 metre long semitrailer with a “free loadbed” can be increased hydrauli- cally from 2.5 to 3.5 metres in width so as to carry large earthmoving machinery such as enormous 48-tonne excavators. The resist- ance and reliability of this unit is due to a hydraulic suspension from BPW/Drake which is equipped with 15-inch drum-brake axles from BPW. The rear two axles are steered trailing axles from BPW. The sus- pension operates under low pressure in or- der to guarantee a long service life com- bined with low maintenance requirements. Activation of both 4.1 metre ramps at the end of the trailer, as well as extending the width of the loadbed, is performed quickly and safely by means of an electronically controlled hydraulic drive. Tim Kempster, an experienced long-distance trucker: “The entire rig almost drives and operates itself, especially on transport roads where safety and manoeuvrability are absolutely essen- tial.” Marty Vaina is also more than satis- fied with the performance delivered by the Drake/BPW duo in practice: “The low load- er is worth every cent that we paid for it, be- cause we haven’t had any breakdowns or failures up to now. It’s almost like a financial investment, because it does precisely what we want it to. Working with people like By- ron Foss from Drake was also a real pleas- ure, because all of our wishes were taken into account during construction of the trailer. And, given all the excellent equip- ment such as BPW axles, its resale value will also be high.” For a company such as Casabene Excavations and Drainage that works in a highly competitive sector, low maintenance costs, reliable performance and operating safety are decisive factors. Michael Casabene also confirms this: “With suppliers like Drake and BPW, as well as their corresponding equipment on board, we can offer our customers tailor-made ser- vice and guarantees without risking our hard-earned reputation.” (ap) More information about the company can be found at: www.casabenegroup.com.au International »Our versatility is one of our strengths – we can accom- plish big and small jobs in parallel, even if they are located a long way away.« Marty Vaina, partner at Casabene and director of the groundworks division The entire rig is absolutely safe to drive even when fully loaded and on suburban roads. The transport business Down Under  Taken together, goods traffic by road and logistics account for about 48 billion dollars of Australia’s economic performance. About 42,500 companies – ranging from small firms with one or two vehicles driven by their owners, through to international haulage companies with more than 300 trucks – are active in this market. Australia’s transport business is undergoing a process of change, because compliance costs are rising and the increased use of technology is demanding trained operating personnel. Tighter leg- islation and greater requirements for technology are increasing the gap between small, medium and large companies. However, what counts with regard to the survival and growth chances of a haulier remains the flexibility of its services, stringent and attrac- tive pricing and, above all, commitment to the customer.

trailer world Issue One 2013

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