10×5 Hydraulic Tipper (ITS SUSPENSION) Australian Made Tandem Trailer

“Crafted with pride in our Adelaide factory at Lonsdale since 1990.”

2000kg ATM Load Rating

• ROLLED CHECKER PLATE BODY WITH 350MM HIGH SIDES
• HEAVY DUTY CHASSIS
• Draw bar 150×50 RHS
• CAGE INSERTS FITTED ON EACH CORNER OF THE SIDES 50X50 SHS
• SKID RAILS (DESIGNED FOR EXTRA STRENGTH & PROTECTION)
• FRONT & REAR OPENING CHECKER PLATE TAILGATES WITH TIE RAILS
• SWING HANDLES TO SECURE THE TAILGATES
• RUBBER SLEEVES ON THE SWING HANDLES
• DOUBLE FOLDED CHECKER PLATE GUARDS FOR A MODERN LOOK
• RUBBER MUDFLAPS
• SIDE TIE RAILS (FULL LENGTH)
• SWING UP JOCKEY WHEEL

• ADVANCED – INDEPENDENT TORSION SUSPENSION (ITS)

• MULTI-STAGE HYDRAULIC RAM
• SINGLE ACTING ELECTRIC PUMP
• CABLE HAND BRAKE
• 50MM COUPLING
• LOCKABLE TOOLBOX RECESSED IN THE DRAW BAR THAT HOUSES THE PUMP, BATTERY & SWITCH
• LED 12/24V LIGHTS WITH 7-PIN FLAT PLUG (ALL JOINS SOLDERED)
• FRONT & SIDES REFLECTORS
• BRAND NEW 14” SUNRAYSIA RIMS WITH 185C NEW TYRES
• BODY SCRAPED, CLEANED & WASHED, EXTERIOR JOINTS SEALED TO PREVENT MOISTURE
• THE COMPLETE TRAILER INCLUDING THE CHASSIS ETCH PRIMED & THEN FINISHED WITH A TOP COAT OF HIGH QUALITY POLYTHANE 2-PACK PAINT

Key Features & Advantages:

1. ✅ 5-Year Structural Warranty
   Peace of mind with long-term durability backed by a solid warranty.

2. 📏 Larger, Stronger Drawbar
   Built with 100 x 50 x 3.5mm RHS steel — significantly larger and thicker than the industry standard 70 x 50 x 2.5mm.

3. 🛠️ Superior Drawbar Mounting
   Engineered for strength and reliability, our drawbar mounting system outperforms typical trailer construction methods.

4. 🚙 ITS – Independent Torsion Suspension
   A premium suspension system offering improved towing stability and ride comfort.

5. 🔧 Eliminates Common Spring Suspension Issues
   ITS suspension removes the need for outdated spring-and-axle setups, which often suffer from:
   – Spring bolts wearing out
   – Snapping springs or shackles
   – U-bolts loosening or breaking, leading to wheel and mudguard damage

6. 🛑 Advanced Mechanical Braking System
   ITS includes a built-in guide wheel mechanism that ensures both left and right brake callipers are pulled evenly for safer, more reliable braking.

7. ⚙️ Self-Adjusting Brake Cables
   Unlike spring setups, the ITS cable system doesn’t require constant adjustment when loads change — making it easier to maintain.

8. 🔩 Reinforced Cage Mounting
   50x50mm tube inserts are used to securely mount the cage, offering superior strength compared to bolt-on cage systems.

9. 🧱 Heavy-Duty Cage Frame
   Built from robust 40x40mm steel with functional front and rear access doors.

WHAT IS ITS SUSPENSION: INDEPENDENT TORSION SUSPENSION 

ITS axles have a straightforward, attached construction with a torsion suspension system. Four rubberized cords are inside the axle housing which handle suspension travel and shock absorption. In addition, this system offers trailer rigidity as the axle is bolted to the trailer frame.

BENEFITS:

The main advantages of a torsion bar suspension are soft ride due to elasticity of the bar, durability, and small profile along the width of the vehicle.

ADVANTAGES:

Smother ride & lower more ground clearance:
Self-damping action and independent suspension, ITS delivers a smooth, quiet ride like no other – adding up to an improved towing experience. Also, by bolting the axle up close to the chassis this give more ground clearance than traditional spring & axle setup.

Lower Maintenance:
Except for periodic inspection of the fasteners used to attach the ITS axle to the Trailer frame, no other suspension maintenance is required on ITS axles. They are, of course, subject to normal maintenance and inspection procedures regarding brakes, hubs, bearings, seals, wheels and tyres.

Traditional leaf springs, axles and all the componentry may fatigue over time and break whereas the ITS suspension has less componentry eliminating this issue.

Pictures displayed are for illustrative purpose only & may show more or less features that are fitted standard

Structural Warranty

Firstly congratulations on purchasing your new Modern Trailer

1. All our new trailers are covered by a structural Warranty.

2. The Warranty entitles the original purchaser from the date of purchase and covers the chassis and drawbar only from fatigue and has a guarantee for a period of one (1) year from original date of purchase subject to the terms below:

3. Modern Trailers retains the right to repair or replace any part which in the opinion of the manufacturer is defective due to faulty material or workmanship provided that the trailer has been operated in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and safe towing practices:

4. Modern Trailers Warranty does not cover any trailer parts or accessories that are not manufactured by Modern Trailers.
All 3rd party parts or accessories are supplied with the Warranty terms & conditions and period provided by the manufacturer of any such parts or accessories.
Those accessories include but are not limited to:
– Jockey Wheels, Jacks, Legs and Winches etc
– Axles, brakes , calipers, lights and plugs

5. All Warranty repairs must be performed during normal business hours at our ModernTrailers,
Factory 12 Sherriffs road Lonsdale 5160. Or 1 levels court Pooraka SA 5095

Warranty repairs carried out in other locations require prior authorisation From Modern Trailers. Unauthorised repairs are not covered under this Warranty.

6. The purchaser is responsible to care for their Trailer in accordance with the ‘ModernTrailers Maintenance Guide’ found at the top of this page and on our invoices.

7. The purchaser will be responsible for paying all service call fees or transport charges, and damages and loss incurred in connection with the transportation of the trailer to and from Modern Trailers premises.

8. The following is not covered by Warranty in any way what so ever:
– Paint
– Rust
– Wheels – Tyres & Valves
– General consumables e.g. Springs, bearings, brakes, Wiring etc.
– Any other items deemed to be consumable

9. This Warranty does not apply to any trailer which has been:
a) subject to misuse, neglect, accident or alteration by any person.
b) damaged or destroyed by fire, flood, Act of God or other inevitable accident.
c) hired to any person or persons.
This Warranty is in addition to any rights or remedies the purchaser has under the Trades Practices Act or state laws.

10. This Warranty is not offered on products sold at auction or as a demonstrator, factory seconds or on used products, unless with express written permission by Modern Trailers.

11. Unless any addition or attachment to this product has Modern Trailers specific approval or is sold as a Modern Trailers product the Warranty on the trailer is waived. Trailers are designed to perform a specific task under established test loads and unauthorised attachments may produce stresses for which the design is not appropriate.

12. Design, specifications and colours are subject to change without notice.

13. Modern Trailers Structural Warranty may change at any time without notice.

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