Dropsides; What Sort & How Big?
Flat Top Trailer at Construction site with RHS Dropsides

In the world of transportation and logistics, having the right equipment is crucial for ensuring efficiency, productivity, and safety. When it comes to versatile and reliable trailers, Ox Trailers are a top choice for many professionals.

In this blog post, we'll explore the features and benefits focusing on versatility offered by our various dropsides and their unique applications and the resulting impacts on operators.


STD DROPSIDE
Ox Trailers have gained a reputation for their durability, robust construction, and adaptability to different environments. The Ox Trailer standard Dropside model is available in 250mm, combining a unique combination of strength and versatility. The 250mm Dropside provide the operator with the availability of hauling almost all products, whilst still offering significant payload and ease of unloading and load restraint.


HI-VOLUME DROPSIDE
By upgrading to the
Ox Trailers 450mm Dropside the operator can cater to a wide range of industries and applications. From construction and landscaping to farming and industrial hauling, these trailers can adapt to diverse needs.
Whether you need to transport machinery, building materials like sand/gravel, or bulky agricultural products, Ox Trailers with the 450 Dropside provides a flexible yet safe solution, for the operator who simply
does it all.


EXTENDER DROPSIDE 
One of the key advantages of Ox Trailers standard 250mm Dropside with the 450mm Dropside RHS extensions is the increased load capacity they offer.
The 450mm Dropside extensions significantly expand the usable space on the trailer, allowing for larger and bulkier items to be safely transported. Typically designed to safely and legally allow the operator to haul IBC units or chemical shuttles and large Baulker bags.

However, whether it's construction materials, agricultural produce, or equipment, these Dropside extensions are extremely versatile, whilst being a RHS welded frame, they provide access for the operator to run straps through and over the outside of the Dropside, whilst still allowing visibility from the outside.


HI-VOLUME EXTENDER DROPSIDE
So, if you’ve read this far and are still not completely satisfied, here’s one for you!

If you want the best of both worlds in terms of the variety of what you can haul legally, like gravel, and then Chemical Shuttles but then you’d like to haul your Polaris still requiring a reasonable level of versatility for the odd job, then the Ox Trailer 450mm Dropside with a 250mm Dropside extensions is the top dog!
This Dropside package can be easily removed completely, offering a fully flat tray, whilst still allowing quick and hassle-free access to the trailer bed through the RHS extension frame. The accessibility and versatility of this package is particularly beneficial in time-sensitive operations where efficiency and operator safety are paramount.


Ox Trailers are known for our quality yet robust construction, designed to withstand challenging conditions and heavy loads. All these Dropside packages are built with the same level of durability, ensuring the safety and security of the transported goods.
Using Australian Steel and the Ox Powder Coating system paired with Dulux powder/primer used to fully enrapture the Dropside profiles along with reliable locking mechanisms, these trailers offer peace of mind during transportation.


Ox Trailers with 250mm Dropsides and 450mm Dropsides along with the RHS Extension frames to pair, present an excellent solution for businesses and professionals seeking versatility, efficiency, and reliability in their transportation needs.
The significant load capacity, convenience, and flexibility provided by these trailers paired with a Dropside package make them an asset across various industries.
Whether you're a contractor, farmer, or logistics expert, Ox Trailers with our Dropside packages offer the adaptability required for successful operations.


Invest in these trailers to experience enhanced efficiency and streamlined transportation capabilities.




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