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regulations. Adjustment can be carried out quickly and – a particularly interesting feature – on the fly while the tractor and trailer units are on the move. ‘For haulage operations across
several borders trailer width needs to be quickly adapted to the various regulations without having to spend lots of time reconfiguring the trailer at critical points on the journey,’ says Goldhofer. ‘The hydraulic widening system of the THP/DC is ideally suited for this because it allows you to change the trailer width while still rolling.’ The complete widening process is done via wireless remote control. This keeps personnel in the safe zone and not between the truck and trailer.
Similar considerations held with SPTMs – another Goldhofer specialty. A major discussion point at ConExpo was the PST/SL-E Split with Widening System which debuted in Europe at Bauma 2025 and was being premiered in the Americas at ConExpo. Here, too, its variable width attracted strong interest, as did its high stability and ability to safely handle loads with a high centre of gravity. Trailer manufacturer
Faymonville was also at ConExpo where it unveiled two new models
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Faymonville’s MAX510 LD140
aimed at the US market under its MAX Trailer brand. They are the MAX110 SD140 semi-trailer and the MAX510 LD140 lowbed trailer. Additional models for the US market will follow. At the same time the company’s
new plant in Little Rock Arkansas is nearing completion. Production there is scheduled to start in mid-2026. “In North America, we aim to
set strong new accents alongside the existing Faymonville portfolio,” says Faymonville Group CEO Alexander Fickers. “In close cooperation with our US customers we will continuously develop new vehicles featuring innovations the market has not seen before. Under the MAX Trailer brand, two new models have been launched recently. Our site in Little Rock will play a key role in this strategy: vehicles made in the USA, for the USA. Opening our new facility in Little Rock is a major milestone for us.”
The MAX110 SD140 is what
Faymonville is describes as a completely new interpretation of the North American semi low-loader. It is a compact, hydraulically steered, 2+2-axle design with a loading platform that extends up to 67’7” (20.5 m), a
low loading height, and a large axle stroke. High payloads, improved manoeuvrability, and easy handling are promised: industrial plant through to transformers and large construction components are suggested applications. The gooseneck offers enough room to couple a two-axle dolly – in the US called a ‘Joe dog’ – which not only helps distributes weight but, being articulated, is an aid in manoeuvring as well. The MAX510 LD140 lowbed
is a three-axle double drop trailer built for the efficient transport of oversized goods. Its low drop deck height makes it suitable for hauling equipment that would otherwise exceed height restrictions — such as excavators, dumpers, e-houses, small transformers, components from industrial facilities. It has a hydraulic forced king pin steering for improved manoeuvrability, while the drop deck’s bolt-coupling system allows a quick and secure connection to one or more deck inserts. The flat deck design has a low 11" beam height to provide a lower centre of gravity and increased transport safety. The MAX510 LD140 low deck is fully metallised for maximum corrosion protection and long-lasting durability.
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