kscarbel2 Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Trailer-Body Builder / August 30, 2018 Tieman Tankers, an Australian tanker manufacturer, recently released a video of its new 26-meter (85-foot) Fuel Liner tanker built for Hills Tankers using Australia’s approved Performance-Based Standards. The tanker offers significant payload increases – up to 36 percent – over Tieman’s standard 25m B-doubles at higher mass limits (HMLs), the company said, and safer cruising speeds, with “exceptional” tracking at 100 km/h (62 mph). Peter Blair, general manager for Hills Tankers, also indicated the Fuel Liner provides advantages over larger tankers that are limited to 90 km/h on HML routes, improving scheduling, and often are more “problematic to operate in terms of road access, flexibility, and therefore, efficiency.” Tieman said it designed the versatile, low-profile tanker barrels to future proof Hills’ investment, with each barrel’s capacity allowing for any future increases in mass as infrastructure improves. Hills Tankers opted for Hendrickson MAXX22T trailer air disc brakes for the tanker. The MAXX22T utilizes single piston disc brake technology for improved service life and reduced weight. Tieman also reports its Tank Liner range of 26m A-doubles are achieving enhanced swept-path benefits over 25m B-doubles, with or without steer axles, saying drivers are pleased with how they handle. Ian Glover, driver trainer for Hills Tankers, concurs. “You can, at times, actually turn left at a roundabout or a junction from the left-hand lane,” he said. “You don’t actually have to utilize two lanes to make a turn.” . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted August 31, 2018 Author Share Posted August 31, 2018 Impressive. Oz has some of the most innovative trailer manufacturers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxidyne Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Hmmm... Wonder how they got that through the "rearward amplification" swerve test? Seems like with trailers only around 9-10 meters long a B train would be needed to pass. But I note a longer than usual drawbar and they seem to have gotten the CG as low as possible, maybe that's how they got PBS approval? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 2 hours ago, Maxidyne said: Hmmm... Wonder how they got that through the "rearward amplification" swerve test? Seems like with trailers only around 9-10 meters long a B train would be needed to pass. But I note a longer than usual drawbar and they seem to have gotten the CG as low as possible, maybe that's how they got PBS approval? Gearheadgrlllllllll how have you been? Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 That’s just like our combination we use to cart the train wheels. 26 ton on the front trailer and 28 ton on the back trailer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted September 1, 2018 Author Share Posted September 1, 2018 Timmy, are those wheels for Downer EDI? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 These particular wheels are for Rio Tinto, to be used in their rail network in the Pilbara. The main difference between our combination and the pbs tankers is we have drum brakes on spring suspension. Disc brakes are not seen on this side of the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swishy Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 TimmyB gudday m8 gr8 pix keep m cummin here on the udder side of the world in Australia me thinx the Trailer Industry haz the game skun they push for an increse in size etc by lobbying the Gumment then sell lots of new trailers to there customers n with a few years they do it all again n keep the trailer sales up n trailer makers bizzy cya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayseed Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 18 hours ago, Timmyb said: That’s just like our combination we use to cart the train wheels. 26 ton on the front trailer and 28 ton on the back trailer. Timmy, How long are those Trailers ?? Quote "Be who you are and say what you feel...Because those that matter...don't mind...And those that mind....don't matter." - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 45 minutes ago, Hayseed said: Timmy, How long are those Trailers ?? Hayseed mate, they are around 9.5m long. And they tip the scales at around 6t. In W.A. they have extreme axle spacing requirements. Example, middle of the axle from the front drive of the prime mover to middle of axle on rear axle of the trailer must be 8m. Same with the lead trailer axle group to the dolly axle group, and the dolly to the rear trailer axle group. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 i`d say 32ft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 28 minutes ago, carlotpilot said: i`d say 32ft Pretty much spot on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayseed Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 2 hours ago, Timmyb said: Hayseed mate, they are around 9.5m long. And they tip the scales at around 6t. In W.A. they have extreme axle spacing requirements. Example, middle of the axle from the front drive of the prime mover to middle of axle on rear axle of the trailer must be 8m. Same with the lead trailer axle group to the dolly axle group, and the dolly to the rear trailer axle group. Thanks mate, I knew those "Pocket Road trains" were Popular with the Grain & bulk Guys.. Didn't know about the Flat top Version.. Quote "Be who you are and say what you feel...Because those that matter...don't mind...And those that mind....don't matter." - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swishy Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 TimmyB Sme again LOL after do n up 26 of them thar ratshitt dogs wunder U dun get RSi I have them dogs undo go n down the road if U used the winch chain dogs U'd B 5 mile up the road by now they B good ......... coz can take 1/2 metre of slack out of chain & 10 times faster cya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 Swishy man, I have since been converted! We now use them same ones, and there is no going back. I love them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted September 3, 2018 Author Share Posted September 3, 2018 Timmy and his family are good people. We've been previously introduced to his father Charlie and brother Jason. https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46921-kenworths-haul-train-innovation/?tab=comments#comment-346186 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtymilkman Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 1 hour ago, kscarbel2 said: Timmy and his family are good people. We've been previously introduced to his father Charlie and brother Jason. https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46921-kenworths-haul-train-innovation/?tab=comments#comment-346186 Some pretty serious looking blokes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 My old man isn’t doing too bad for 72 years old. He still drives the trucks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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