A SPZ-P 3 AAA flatbed semi-trailer can transport longer blades. The trailer pictured carries a 55-m long Vestas blade for a total length of 65 m. The three-axle flatbed is the first to carry long blades that weigh 13 ton. Maneuverability, a steering angle of 60°, a swing axle with a constant track gauge, and…
Lengthy blades no longer a problem
An industrial hauling company has developed a flatbed semi-trailer that can transport wind turbine blades up to 62 m.
Transporter simplifies shipping nacelles
A German truck designer has collaborated with a hauling company and engineers from Vestas Wind Systems to devise a trailer just for transporting the latter company’s wind-turbine nacelles. Trailer manufacturer Goldhofer AG developed the equipment to handle the recent Vestas Mk6 and Mk7, 2-MW nacelle. The trailer is said to score well with crews in…