Chieftain Trailers manufacture EU Type Approved turntable trailers in a range of axle configurations for heavy commercial transport operations. Available as 2+1, 2+2, and 3+1 models with flatbed or step-neck options, turntable trailers provide superior manoeuvrability and load distribution for transporting heavy plant, machinery, and equipment. All models are designed and built at the Chieftain factory in Dungannon.
Chieftain’s 2 + 2 Turntable Trailer is a versatile heavy-duty transport solution designed for the efficient movement of plant, machinery and specialist loads. Its turntable configuration provides excellent manoeuvrability, while the robust chassis, commercial running gear and practical loading platform make it ideally suited to demanding construction, agricultural and industrial applications.
View DetailsChieftain’s 3 + 1 Turntable Trailer is designed for the reliable transportation of heavy plant, machinery and specialist equipment. The 3 + 1 axle configuration delivers excellent load support and controlled handling, while the turntable design improves manoeuvrability in tighter working environments. Built for demanding commercial use, it provides a practical and dependable solution across construction, agriculture and industry.
View DetailsChieftains 2+1 Turntable Trailer is our most popular model. Options available include a Flatbed or Step neck.
View DetailsChieftain's turntable trailer range offers full-trailer configurations that combine high payload capacity with the steering advantages of a turntable coupling. Unlike semi-trailers, turntable trailers distribute load across both the front and rear axle groups, allowing higher gross weights while reducing the load transferred to the towing vehicle.
The 2+1 turntable trailer is Chieftain's most popular model, offering a practical balance of capacity and manoeuvrability for everyday plant transport. The 2+2 configuration adds a fourth axle for heavier loads, providing the strength and stability needed for larger excavators, dozers, and construction plant. The 3+1 model extends this further for the heaviest commercial applications.
All turntable models are available with flatbed or step-neck deck configurations. The flatbed option provides maximum deck area for general plant transport, while the step-neck design lowers the deck height at the rear, making it easier to load wheeled and tracked machinery via rear ramps and reducing the overall transport height of tall equipment.
The turntable steering mechanism allows the front axle group to rotate independently, significantly improving the trailer's tracking around corners and in tight spaces. This is particularly valuable on construction sites, in urban environments, and when manoeuvring into loading areas where articulated trailers would struggle.
Chieftain also produce turntable skip trailer variants within this range, combining turntable manoeuvrability with skip-handling capability for waste and recycling operations.
Turntable trailers offer a distinct advantage over semi-trailers for operations that require higher payloads, better weight distribution, or improved manoeuvrability. Chieftain's turntable range carries full EU Type Approval, and the in-house engineering team at Dungannon can configure each model with the exact axle arrangement, deck type, and specification needed for the job.
A turntable trailer has a rotating coupling between the front bogie and the trailer body, allowing the trailer to articulate and turn in tight spaces. This is particularly useful in confined worksites, yards, and construction areas where a rigid trailer combination would struggle to manoeuvre. Chieftain manufacture turntable low loaders and turntable skip trailers.
The turntable coupling allows the trailer to follow the truck through tight turns, reducing the swept path and making it easier to navigate narrow site entrances, residential streets, and busy depots. Standard rigid-coupled trailers require more space to turn and are more likely to track across kerbs or obstacles.
Chieftain turntable trailers are designed for transporting heavy plant and machinery, including excavators, dumpers, rollers, and other construction equipment. The low deck height and turntable articulation make them suitable for deliveries to congested urban sites where access is restricted. Skip trailer versions handle waste containers.
Yes. Chieftain turntable low loaders are available with hydraulic beavertail ramps for safe loading and unloading of tracked and wheeled equipment. The ramp design ensures smooth transitions for equipment with low ground clearance. The 2+1 and 2+2 configurations offer different axle setups to match payload requirements.
Chieftain offer the 2+1 Turntable Trailer (the most popular model) and the 2+2 Turntable Trailer for heavier loads. Both are available as flatbed or step-neck configurations. The 3+1 Turntable is also available for higher-capacity requirements. Turntable skip trailer variants (2 Axle and 3 Axle) serve the waste and recycling sector.
Yes. All Chieftain commercial turntable trailers hold full EU Type Approval from the UK Vehicle Certification Agency. They are certified for use on public roads throughout the UK and EU, with compliant lighting, braking, and suspension systems. This applies to both low loader and skip trailer turntable models.
A turntable trailer excels at manoeuvrability, with its rotating coupling allowing tight turns in confined spaces. A drawbar trailer is simpler, lighter, and lower maintenance, better suited to straightforward point-to-point haulage. Choose a turntable for urban deliveries and restricted sites; choose a drawbar for open-road transport where turning space is not an issue.
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