The Kögel Tipper Trailer: 2-Axle version and
material mixes
Hanover, 19th September 2012
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New to the Kögel construction range: 2-axle tipper trailer
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Bigger loads through clever side wall variants and modular
concept
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Study: Drop sides made of carbon fibre
The Kögel IAA highlight for the construction industry is the 2-axle
version of the Kögel tipper trailer for 3-axle tractor units. The latest
2-axle tipper trailer, like its 3-axle big brother, is also available in
two versions, with a loading volume of either 24 m³ or 27 m³. It is
particularly suited to the hardest of applications on building sites
and in gravel pits. Of course, the new 2-axle tipper trailer is also
available in various different wall thickness combinations.
Thanks to the modular concept, simple, quick and cost-effective
replacement of the tipper body components is possible at any time. The
floor of the trough is made of heat-treated Hardox-450 steel and the side
walls in the standard version are made of high-strength S700 steel. This
makes the tipper extremely tough and durable.
More payload with new drop side variants
From now on, the 2-Axle and 3-Axle tipper trailers are available not only
in various wall thicknesses in steel, but walls are now also available in
aluminium for the first time from Kögel. This means that Kögel customers
can create their own individual tipper trailer, depending on their sector
and needs. The combination of a Hardox-450 trough base and
aluminium walls is particularly suited to construction materials such as
gravel or shingle. The advantage of the steel trough with lightweight
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walls as compared to the purely aluminium trough is that it can be used
continuously for more than ten years, whilst the aluminium trough needs
expensive repair work every two to three years. Kögel is therefore
focussing on a clever mix of materials. At places subject to a high level
of wear and tear, high-quality steel is used, and on walls subject to less
abrasion we use lighter aluminium. The slightly higher purchase price
are thus amortised quickly as costly floor repairs are eliminated
completely. When compared to the standard version, with a five
millimetre thick trough base and four millimetre thick side walls and back
wall, a full 290 kilogrammes can be saved in the tare weight of the unit
by using the aluminium walls (box profile).
Side walls made from carbon fibre
In addition, Kögel is demonstrating a study on side walls made of
carbon-fibre-reinforced polymer at the IAA 2012. Clever weight
reduction: The walls can be replaced simply, rapidly and cost-effectively
at any time thanks to the screwed/bolted/glued jointing techniques.
The new 2-axle tipper trailer and the aluminium walls can be ordered
immediately.
Photo: Kögel 2-axle tipper trailer
Your contact for any questions about this press release:
Volker Seitz
Head of Communication
Tel: + 49 82 85 88 – 12 3 06
Fax: + 49 82 85 88 – 12 4 24
volker.seitz@koegel.com
Patrick Wanner
Public relations consultant
Tel: + 49 82 85 88 - 12 3 01
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Fax: + 49 82 85 88 - 12 4 24
patrick.wanner@koegel.com
Kögel is one of the three leading semi-trailer manufacturers in Europe. Since its
foundation in 1934 it has produced more than 500,000 vehicles. With its
commercial vehicles and solutions for the forwarding and construction
industries, the company can offer all the benefits of 75 years' worth of
engineering quality "made in Germany". Since that time it has maintained its
passion for transport and innovation, thus enabling it to offer proven longlasting added value for freight forwarders. Company Headquarters and Main
Production Facility of Kögel Trailer GmbH & Co. KG is in the Bavarian town of
Burtenbach. In addition Kögel also has plants and premises in Neu-Ulm (Ger),
Duingen (Ger), Chocen (Cz), Moscow (Rus), St. Petersburg (Rus) and in
Turkey. By the efforts of its approximately 1,000 employees, it achieved a sales
figure of about €250 million in 2011.
www.koegel.com
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