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3R8 LINKWING

The iconic MTE Linkwing is Australasia’s most popular Heavy Transport Trailer. No customer trailer is standard, each MTE Linkwing trailer is carefully designed and engineered to the customer’s specifications and use cases, with a focus on efficiency and durability which will provide them with a solution that last’s a life time.

3 ROWS OF 8 LINKWING

the industry standard for heavy transport

POINT OF DIFFERENCE

Customizable Configurations: Available in a range of sizes and layouts to meet specific requirements, including configurations for heavy machinery, shipping containers, or specialised loads.

Low Maintenance Design: With simplified maintenance features, the Linkwing trailer ensures maximum uptime and cost-effective operation.
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High Payload Capacity: Engineered to handle demanding transport tasks, the Linkwing trailer delivers exceptional performance with a carry capacity suited to diverse industry needs.

To find the perfect model and solution for your business, get in touch with our expert team today. We understand that every operation is unique, which is why we offer tailored advice to match your specific transport requirements. Whether you need guidance on payload capacity, configurations, or customiation options, we’re here to help.

STANDARD MODELS

3R8 LINKWING

GVM: 85,000KG

3R8 LINKWING WITH CLIP-ON DOVE-TAIL

GVM: 85,000KG

3R8 LINKWING WITH CLIP-ON AS 4R8 & DOVE-TAIL

GVM: 101,000KG

3R8 LINKWING WITH STEERING CLIP-ON AS 4R8

GVM: 101,000KG

DESIGN FEATURES

WIDENING

Locking Configurations: 2.5m – 2.8m – 3.1m – 3.4m – 3.7m

FORWARD LENGTH

Standard 9900mm forward length at closed width as 3R8

STORAGE

Various chain bins and dunnage tray configurations

AXLES

Outboard drum brake design for quick and easy servicing

BASE MODEL SPECIFICATIONS

*Specifications are subject to change. To be used as a guide only.

CAPACITY (GVM)

85,000kg

TARE

From 11,600kg

PAYLOAD

42,000kg - 45,000kg or 65,000kg as 3R8 & Dolly

DECK RIDE HEIGHT

920mm on highway

DECK LOWERED HEIGHT

820mm

DECK RAISED HEIGHT

1060mm

DECK WIDTH

2500mm Closed, 3700mm Open

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LOCKING CONFIGURATIONS

2.5m – 2.8m – 3.1m – 3.4m – 3.7m

OVERALL DECK LENGTH

11,200mm

FORWARD LENGTH

9900mm (at closed width as 3R8)

DECK TYPE

18mm Ply on High Tensile Steel deck

LASHINGS

18x Figure 8 Lashings in top of each deck

CHAIN LUGS

12x Total 16mm Chain Lugs on Neck & Spine (3x on each side of neck, 1x behind each Landing Leg & 2x per side below spine flange (below deck)

CROSS-MEMBER LASHING RINGS

9x per side on outsides & 5x per side on insides in cross members (Standard)

SHIPLOCK PLATES

Ship Lock plates for 20’ container. (4x Shiplocks supplied

PUSHERBAR LUGS

One set of Pusher Bar Lugs on rear of trailer, Drivers side

LASHINGS

Stainless Steel Combing Rail Protectors bolted on above each cross member lashing on outer combing rails

AXLE SPACING

2400mm - 2400mm

AXLE TYPE

17.5” 10 stud, 733mm Track Outboard Drums

SUSPENSION

Hydraulic Ball Type

BRAKES

Pacific Brakes. NON ABS/EBS

BRAKES TYPE

12.25” x 5.5” Outboard Drum Brakes

GOOSENECK TYPE

Fixed

RUBPLATE TYPE

Two Position

KING PIN

90mm MTE Drop-in

RAMPS

2700mm x 900mm

LANDING LEGS

Heavy Duty Pin Type

HYDRAULICS

Truck Hydraulics

LIGHTS

Hella LED

SIGNAGE

Harzard Signage where applicable

WHEELS

17.5 x 6” - 10 Stud, 225 PCD Steel Wheels

TYRES

215/75 x 17.5” Synergy Tyres

GREASING

Manual Greasing, to centralized blocks for Suspension & Brakes at each axle

MUDFLAPS

White Plastic Mud flaps

CHAIN BINS

3 x Open Chain Bins on Passengers side

CHAIN BINS

2 x Open Chain Bins on Drivers side

CHAIN BINS

4x Open Dunnage Trays Between axles (Two per side)

CHAIN BINS

2x Spine Dunnage trays (one each side of the spine)

PAINT

Painted to your fleet colours in Valspar 510

GALLERY

*Optional extras may be shown. To be used as a guide only.

BASE MODEL DRAWINGS

*Dimensions & specifications are subject to change. To be used as a guide only.

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

ALLOY WHEELS

Machined, polished or premium finish.

AUTOMATIC GREASING

Centralised automatic greasing.

WINCH

Various hydraulic or electric models available.

WIRELESS REMOTE

Remote suspension, widening & gooseneck.

POWERPACK

Petrol or diesel powerpack options.

DECKING

Rubber decking.

DECKING

Anti-Slip Plywood.

SIGNAGE

Sliding chevrons.

SHIP LOCK POCKETS

Fits 1 x 20' container.

LOAD RESTRAINT KIT

Your essential load restraint options.

RAMPS

Larger or custom ramps.

GOOSENECK

Hydraulic compensating gooseneck.

CLIP-ON

4th Axle clip-on.
Ramps clip-on

STEERING REAR AXLE

Trailer closed width 3000mm.

TOOLBOXES

Lockable toolboxes.

CHAIN BINS

Extra storage.

COMBING RAIL PROTECTORS

Bolt on stainless steel.

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CUSTOM TRAILERS

All Modern Transport Engineers Trailers can be modified and built to your own custom specifications. We pride ourselves on being the total transport solutions provider. There is no trailer too big or small that we can’t handle.

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MODERN TRANSPORT GROUP

The Modern Transport Group of Companies was founded in 1973 by Robin Ratcliffe. Operating for over 50 years within the Heavy Transport Industry, the group has grown to employ over 450 staff over its eight companies operating throughout New Zealand and Australia.