Description
The Department of the Navy requires a 40-ton sliding axle trailer with a fixed full-width upper deck and a winch. The trailer must be capable of transporting various sized ISO 668 shipping containers and/or containerized freight, breakbulk cargo, construction equipment, and miscellaneous construction supplies. The trailer must meet specific configuration, performance, and safety requirements, including compliance with Military (MIL), American Welding Society (AWS), and Society of American Engineer (SAE) standards. Key features include a hydraulic traveling axle, air ride suspension, anti-lock braking system, and a winch with a minimum capacity of 20,000 pounds. The trailer must also be equipped with lift and tie-down provisions, a non-skid application, and reflective tape.
• The trailer must have a payload capacity of at least 80,000 pounds and a lift capacity of at least 20,000 pounds.
• The trailer must be able to withstand 10 hours of continuous use with a 2-hour break in operations.
• The trailer must meet all 50-state Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements and federal highway and bridge laws.
• The trailer must be operable on various road surfaces, including highways, paved secondary roads, gravel, and unimproved roads.
• The trailer must be able to traverse multiple on-and-off-road terrains and surfaces.