FARMEC 14 Tonne Contractor Trailer
The Contractor range of trailers is engineered to an exceptionally high standard, far surpassing what many manufacturers describe as “heavy duty.”
Farmec, Contractor Trailers
Specifications
| Brand: | Farmec |
| Body Type: | Flat floor with lift off sides or tub body |
| Capacity (kg): | 14 Tonnes |
| Capacity (m3): | 7.2m3 level loaded at 2,000 kgs/m3 |
| Tare Weight (kg): | 4,040 |
| Body Length (mm): | 4,800 |
| Body External (mm): | 2,530 on the lift offside |
| Body External (mm): | 2,640 on the Monocoque tub body |
| Side Depth (mm): | 650 |
| Loading Height (mm): | 1,250 depending on wheel equipment |
| Tipping: | Via 14 tonne hydraulic Multi-stage cylinder requiring 21 litres of oil to lift to 60 degrees and 1/2 inch hose terminating at 1/2 inch QRC - 4051 |
| Tipping: | 1st stage 26.8 tonnes |
| Tipping: | 2nd stage 20.3 tonnes |
| Tipping: | 3rd stage 14.4 tonnes |
| Tipping: | 4th stage 10.4 tonnes |
| Tipping: | 5th stage 7.3 tonnes |
| Drawbar (mm): | 250 x 100 x 9 single beam drawbar fabricated / optional spring drawbar |
| Drawbar Support: | Fitted with 80mm jack stand |
| Wheels STD: | 385 / 65 x 22.5 (18,800kgs at 40km/hr) |
| Tandem Axle: | 90mm / 8 stud braked (16,400kgs at 40km/hr) |
| Brakes: | Fitted as standard with 4 x actuators to tractor brake pedal as standard |
| Chassis (mm): | 200 x 100 x 9 fully welded chassis |
| Top Chassis (mm): | 200 x 100 x 6 RHS |
| Headboard: | Fixed with RHS top shock rail and extension rail |
| Sides: | Detachable lift out sides that bolt in rigid, allowing easy access to side loading, RHS top shock rail to prevent damage. The sides are super strong and locate along the 25mm side rave and fitted with a rear location post |
| Tailgate: | Top hinged tailgate with RHS top shock rail includes double skin sheet and 30mm block lock hinges allow door to be removed easily |
| Tailgate Locking: | Hydraulic opening and locking controlled from tractor cab |
| Rope Rails: | Fitted with 1 inch bore pipe attached nominally |
| Deck Thickness: | 6mm Corten 350 grade braced every 350mm (8.5mm mild) |
| Side Thickness: | 4mm Corten 350 grade with up right and central bracing |
| Road Lights: | Optional |
| Tow Eye: | Swivel 50mm eye as standard |
| Finish: | Blasted, zinc base primer, 2 x gloss coats |
| Colour: | Standard yellow with door / wheels silver |
| Features: | Super heavy duty, Fast tipping body, Standard or hydraulic tailgate, Silage kit option |
Description
The Contractor range of trailers is engineered to an exceptionally high standard, far surpassing what many manufacturers describe as “heavy duty.”Built for relentless, high-output work, these trailers are specifically designed to move 14 tonnes of material every 15 minutes, operating 12 hours a day, seven days a week without compromise. Every model in the CT series features a fast-acting tipping body powered by multi-stage hydraulic rams that deliver a generous 60-degree tipping angle while using minimal hydraulic oil. Strength, stability, and manoeuvrability are ensured by a full RHS chassis paired with a single-beam drawbar, creating a durable structure capable of handling severe workloads while still allowing an impressive turning circle. Each trailer is equipped with a heavy-duty walking-beam tandem axle system that oscillates on a continuous 75 mm high-tensile pin, supported by six greaseable bushes, or eleven on larger models, all centrally lubricated as standard. The pin is mounted 50 mm off-centre to minimise high-speed wobble when paired with modern high-speed tractors.
Customers can choose between two body configurations. The mono lift-off one-piece sides offer the versatility of converting the trailer into a flatbed for general or alternative tasks, while the fully welded monocoque “bath-tub” body provides superior strength for continuous bulk-haulage operations. Both styles include fixed headboards with extension rails, adding both capacity and structural rigidity. Tailgates are fully removable across all body types and can be configured as a hydraulic up-and-over door, a standard top-hinged door, or a double-swing door, depending on the user’s needs.
For those involved in seasonal forage transport, a purpose-built silage kit is available either as a complete lift-off unit or as individual bolt-together panels. This kit includes a front mesh window, optionally designed to fold down, and full rear doors incorporating a central one-third mesh section to make reversing while empty easier and safer.
Wheel options allow the trailer to be configured for different operating environments: the standard 385/65R x 22.5 tyres are well suited to road work, the 445/65R x 22.5 tyres are ideal for high-speed quarry applications, and for operators needing reduced ground pressure, the 500/60R x 22.5 flotation tyres offer an excellent footprint while still performing well on the road. For extremely soft or sensitive terrain, the larger 560/45R x 22.5 tyres are available to provide maximum flotation and stability.
