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military tractors with a fitting trailer system and will lay the foundation for more innovative developments in both military and civil transport solutions. The first fruits of this
partnership have just been revealed at the Eurosatory – a defence and security show in France in June – where they revealed an advanced eight-axle Manoovr MPL semi low loader with pendulum axles, fully configured for military use. According to Nooteboom, the
new MPL-121-08(D) has been specifically designed to transport heavy tracked and wheeled vehicles. It has a technical maximum gross weight of 121,000 kg and a payload of 92,000 kg. Key considerations in designing the trailer included off-road mobility, compatibility with military tractors, safe load securing, and optimal usability within military logistics chains. The trailer’s off-road capability
is facilitated by a suspension travel of 600 mm and a hydraulically adjustable gooseneck, which means the trailer can adapt to highly uneven terrain. The gooseneck is also hydraulically connected to the hydropneumatic suspension of the first three axle lines, ensuring sufficient fifth wheel load on the tractor at all times. This guarantees that the towing vehicle maintains optimal traction, even under severe off- road conditions.
In addition, the MPL-121-
08(D) offers maximum flexibility when loading various types of vehicles. The trailer is equipped with adjustable guides for tracked vehicles, allowing for quick and precise positioning. For wheeled vehicles, adjustable and removable wheel chocks are available, ensuring safe positioning and load securing. This flexibility makes the trailer suitable for a wide range of military equipment. The trailer has an integrated
Farm machinery moved by Broshuis
recovery solution, where rollers and sheaves support the use of winches. This allows vehicles to be pulled onto the trailer easily and in a controlled manner. The gooseneck includes a working platform with railing, enabling safe operation, including via remote control. Furthermore, the ramps are hydraulically adjustable in width, allowing them to be adapted to different track widths of the load. Hydraulic rear support legs provide stability during the loading and unloading of heavy vehicles. The trailer is also equipped with an advanced steering system. The axles can be manually steered via a wireless remote control, even independently of the tractor. After manual steering, the axles can easily be returned to the straight- ahead position using the ASA system (Automatic Straight-Ahead Alignment), contributing to a safe and efficient driving experience.
During the development of
this trailer, strong emphasis was placed on standardisation and interoperability within NATO structures. The design complies with various military standards as well as relevant international standards in areas such as chassis, braking systems, electrical systems and load securing.
AGRI-SECTOR Broshuis is another Dutch manufacturer of trailers. It, too, has a long track record in supplying the military. In recent years it has supplied Canada, the USA, Denmark, Belgium and the UK. There is another sector,
however, which has similar transport needs of moving large, heavy and often strangely shaped vehicles from site to site. We are talking farming here. Farm tractors, combine
harvesters, and the like, are awkward, unwieldy, and, even though self-propelled, are difficult to move even moderate distances by road. As Broshuis says, ‘transporting agricultural machinery is a specialised business.’ Parrells with construction are
clear: farm machines, with their abnormal sizes and strange shapes, usually have to be unloaded at agricultural locations that are not always easy to reach. Furthermore, the ‘market is changing to work more efficiently and safely,’ says
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