Well-known manufacturer Smyth Trailers, based in Co. Carlow, has just completed the build of a massive four-axle silage trailer.

The trailer, which has a rated capacity of 70m³, is destined for Robinson Farms – in New Mexico (US). This customer already runs a fleet of 10 tri-axle Smyth-built trailers.

According to Smyth Trailers, the new four-axle unit is equipped with air/hydraulic brakes, a hydraulic jack, a hydraulic fold-down front creel/panel and a Lincoln automatic greaser.

It’s also fitted with a Distag forced-steering system on the front and rear axles. It’s shod on 600/55-26.5 (‘heavy-duty’) BKT tyres.

Sam Smyth said: “The trailer left here – to start its journey to the US. It’s 32ft long…on the floor. The body is 9ft wide, but the trailer’s overall width is nearly 10ft. It weighs 11tons empty, but can carry about 36tons. It takes 70L of oil to tip it up fully. When it arrives in the US, it’ll be pulled by a new Fendt.”

According to Sam, the price-tag is in the region of €65,000 (plus VAT). Shipping (from Ireland to the US) apparently costs about €8,000.