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Special vehicle construction

Special vehicle construction

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We have been building customized vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers for over 75 years. Precisely according to the customer's wishes and in compliance with the various legal and safety regulations. You can find a small selection of our work here.

TIEFLOADER SLAVER

Task:
Large forklift trucks have a clearance height of 3.80 meters and do not fit on any conventional semi-trailer or trailer.

Südbeck solution:
New construction of an extremely flat semi-trailer in which the rear end flap is also the access ramp.

Construction time:
2 months incl. TÜV registration and ABE approval Note: A very low tare weight of just 2.2 tonnes was achieved

thanks to the body with tarpaulin and bows

 Semitrailer for the transport of forklift trucks

PUMP PUMP LIFTERS FOR ÖR &GAS PIPES

Task:
The pump trailers are manufactured in the USA and have to be converted for approval in Germany.

Südbeck solution:
Reduction of the dimensions by approx. 15 cm in width and approx. 2 m in length and relocation of the units, installation of new axles at an additionally reduced distance.

Construction time:
4 weeks incl. TÜV registration and ABE approval

Comment:
Thanks to the close cooperation with the engineers from Schlumberger, we were even able to optimise the technology supplied.



Pump truck

living wing

Task:
Various poultry food manufacturers have long been looking for a transport option for live poultry that is better suited for use in stables than the options available on the market. Ventilation, load securing and hygiene aspects played an important role

Südbeck solution:
Development of a semi-trailer with a special loading system, special container holders for load securing and accommodation of a truck-mounted forklift. Liftable first axle and self-steering third axle.

Construction time:
2 months incl. TÜV registration and ABE approval

Note:
This trailer has become the transport standard for live poultry transport and is manufactured in series in-house.



Semitrailer for live poultry

TIEFLOADER SLAVER

Task:
Special crawlers and excavators for pipeline construction do not fit on a standard low-loader, while at the same time gas pipes of various diameters and lengths must be able to be transported. Despite the large dimensions, manoeuvrability on site must not suffer as a result.

Südbeck solution:
New construction of a flexible special semi-trailer with an extremely low loading height, which enables the transport of both the special equipment and the pipeline pipes together. With pick-up devices for loading ramps. Extremely lightweight design with a very high payload.

Construction time:
6 weeks incl. TÜV registration and ABE approval



Low loader with special length and special approval

KIPPSILO VEHICLE

Task:
A used four-axle tipper vehicle is to be turned into a vehicle that can deliver approx. 35 tonnes of quartz sand in doses. Previously, stationary silos were set up for this purpose. This vehicle offers greater flexibility and can be used in tighter spaces.

Südbeck solution:
Recalculation of the vehicle's tipping hydraulics. Addition of support cylinders. Installation of reinforced tipping bearings. Installation of partition walls, covers, ladders and pipework in the existing tipper body.

Construction time:
approx. 2 months incl. TÜV acceptance.

Note:
This vehicle is used at gas drilling sites in Romania and Hungary.


MAKING A DRIVABLE SUBSTRATE FOR A DRIVEWAY

Task:
Short-term realisation of the desire to integrate a dishwasher into a vehicle. Provide all necessary connections for energy supply, fresh water and waste water. Good accessibility by creating spacious doors. Equipping with platforms to adapt to the working height of an existing mobile large kitchen.

Südbeck solution:
Procurement of a refrigerated box trailer from the stock of a large-scale manufacturer.
Cut-out of almost 7 metres in length in the left-hand side wall. Stiffening of the remaining structure.
Construction and fitting of a large door system consisting of 2 three-winged elements. Fitting a flap into the cut-out for the refrigeration machine. Reinforcement of the front wall. Installation of the air vent on the vehicle floor. Creation of an exhaust air chimney and installation of a supply air fan. Creation of non-slip platforms and stairs.

Construction time:
approx. 3 weeks



Making a mobile base for a dishwasher

PRITCH CONSTRUCTION WITH REAR LOADING CRANE

Task:
Creation of a body on a 12-tonne chassis with a loading crane and a body for point loads with maximum payload

Südbeck solution:
Selection of a suitable chassis, which had to be shortened by 550mm at the rear end. The development and manufacture of special laser profiles made of high-strength steel with a corresponding arrangement of the supporting structure allows high point loads at every point of the body. Despite a platform length of 6600 mm and a loading crane with a load capacity of 925 kg at an outreach of 6.9 m, a payload of 4.5 tonnes still remains.

Construction time:
3 weeks



Platform body with rear loading crane

 

FUEL CONSTRUCTION  WITH REAR LOADING CRANE

Task:
Creation of a body on a 26 tonne chassis with a loading crane and a body for extreme point loads.

Südbeck solution:
Selection of a suitable chassis. Construction of an optimized body. Manufacture of the superstructure from high-strength fine-grained steel and stainless steel for an extended service life without
damage defects.

Construction time:
3 weeks


TOILET FLIGHT

Task:
Construction of a semi-trailer with a maximum number of toilets and its own technical room

Südbeck solution:
Development of the options in collaboration with the customer. Determination of the „room layout“ of the trailer. Production of a stainless steel fresh water intermediate tank with a capacity of 8000 liters! Design and construction of the chassis and body. Production of all partition walls, doors  and the roof with the necessary adaptation to the intended use. Fitting out with the sanitary equipment and the necessary electrics with the help of local specialized companies. Construction of landings and stairs that can be completely stowed away in the storage box underneath the floor area.

Construction time:
approx. 20 weeks



Toilet trailer

CHANGE BROADCAST VEHICLE FÜRS GELÄNDE

Task:
Design and manufacture of a special swap body vehicle  to accommodate a mobile workplace for  the Rhenish opencast lignite mine.

Südbeck-Lösung:
Planning and realization  of an extremely  strip interchangeable bridge superstructure, which is built on a 6x6 chassis with  special off-road tires. Adapted to the requirements of a mobile workplace with stairs and access steps.

Construction time:
approx. 3 weeks



Swap-body vehicle for the terrain

ABROLLKIPPER

Task:
Installation of a roll-off body on a 26 tonne chassis and adaptation to the customer's requirements.

Südbeck solution:
Development of the customer's wishes and requirements based on their experience with a previous vehicle. Assembly of a roll-off tipper unit from our partner MEILLER. Customization to the customer's requirements.

Construction time:
approx. 3 weeks


HEAVY DUTY TRACTOR

Task:
Equipping a heavy-duty articulated lorry with an automatically trailing additional tank, additional storage compartments.

Südbeck solution:
Procurement of an additional tank specially designed for us from a supplier. Manufacture of a special galvanized frame to hold all additional components. Connection of the tank to the existing fuel circuit. Enlargement of the AD Blue capacity to 100 liters.

Construction time:
Approx. 1 week


Heavy-duty tractor unit

C&HLCOFFERS

Task:
Delivery of a suitable tandem trailer for an existing towing vehicle

Südbeck solution:
Construction of a tandem trailer with utilization of the maximum permissible towing length. Adaptation of the line guidance to the towing vehicle. Selection of the quietest and most powerful refrigeration unit possible, which does not impair the usability of the interior. Selection of the axle position for an optimum vertical load.

Construction time:
approx. 8 weeks


Suitcase trailer