Chieftain Trailers manufacture fully EU Type Approved roll-on roll-off (RORO) skip trailers for the waste management and recycling industry. Available in 2-axle and 3-axle configurations, these trailers are designed and manufactured for the safe and efficient transportation of CHEM-standard waste containers. Each RORO skip trailer is built at Chieftain's Dungannon factory.
The Chieftain 2 Axle RORO Skip Trailer is a fully EU Whole Vehicle Type-Approved trailer designed for the safe and efficient transportation of CHEM standard roll-on roll-off skips and waste containers. With a 19-tonne gross weight, 6.5-metre bed, air-operated skip clamps and heavy-duty commercial running gear, it provides a robust and practical solution for professional waste, recycling and industrial operators.
View DetailsThe Chieftain 3 Axle RORO Skip Trailer is a fully EU Whole Vehicle Type-Approved trailer designed for the safe and efficient transportation of CHEM standard roll-on roll-off skips and waste containers. With a 25-tonne gross weight, 6.5-metre bed, front lift axle, and air-operated skip clamps, it combines increased carrying capability with heavy-duty commercial running gear for demanding waste, recycling and industrial operations.
View DetailsChieftain's roll-on roll-off skip trailers are purpose-built for waste management companies, recycling centres, scrap metal merchants, and local authorities that need to transport large waste containers efficiently and legally on public roads. The RORO design allows containers to be rolled on and off the trailer using the skip loader's existing hydraulic system, minimising handling time and maximising the number of container movements per shift.
Both the 2-axle and 3-axle models are designed to accept CHEM-standard skips and containers, ensuring compatibility with the industry-standard equipment used across the UK and Ireland. The 2-axle model has a gross weight of 19 tonnes with a 6.5-metre bed length, while the 3-axle model increases capacity for heavier containers and longer routes.
Standard specification includes a telescopic drawbar with air-operated spring-return pins, guide rails fitted along the trailer length to accommodate roll-on roll-off bins, 10mm mild steel plate flooring for durability under heavy container traffic, and adjustable-height jack legs at front and rear. Commercial axles with air suspension, WABCO EBS electronic braking, and full LED lighting complete the road-going specification.
All RORO skip trailers are supplied with EU Whole Vehicle Type Approval certification, permitting legal operation across all EU member states. The trailers are shot-blasted and finished in two-pack primer and paint, with reinforced floors and guide rails designed to withstand the constant loading and unloading cycles of commercial waste operations.
Chieftain's RORO skip trailers are engineered for the heavy-duty cycling demands of waste and recycling operations. EU Type Approval, WABCO EBS braking, and reinforced 10mm steel floors deliver the compliance and durability that waste management companies require. Telescopic drawbars and air-operated pins streamline container handling on site.
A RORO (Roll On, Roll Off) skip trailer uses a hydraulic hook-lift system to load and unload large open-top containers (skips) by rolling them on and off the trailer deck. This is more efficient than crane-loading and allows a single driver to exchange containers without additional equipment. Chieftain RORO skip trailers are built for commercial waste operations.
Chieftain RORO skip trailers are designed to accommodate standard commercial container sizes used in the waste and recycling industry. The range includes 2 Axle and 3 Axle models, with the hydraulic hook-lift system handling containers of various lengths and capacities. Specific compatibility depends on the trailer model and hook-lift configuration.
A RORO skip trailer loads containers by rolling them onto the trailer deck using a hydraulic hook. A bin-type skip trailer uses a hydraulic arm to lift and place standard skip bins onto the trailer. RORO systems handle larger containers and are more common in commercial waste operations. Bin-type systems are used with smaller standard skips.
Yes. Chieftain RORO skip trailers, like all Chieftain commercial trailers, hold full EU Type Approval from the UK Vehicle Certification Agency. They are certified for legal use on public roads in the UK and throughout the EU, meeting all requirements for lighting, braking, and structural integrity.
The hydraulic hook-lift system on a Chieftain RORO skip trailer allows a single driver to deposit a full container and load an empty one in a matter of minutes, without leaving the cab. This speed of exchange is critical for waste operations where maximising the number of collections per day directly affects profitability.
Chieftain RORO skip trailers are available in 2 Axle and 3 Axle configurations. The 2 Axle model suits lighter containers and shorter routes, while the 3 Axle version provides higher payload capacity and better weight distribution for heavier waste containers. Turntable skip trailer variants are also available for improved manoeuvrability.
Yes. RORO skip trailers are widely used across both waste collection and recycling operations. The containers can be designated for specific waste streams (mixed waste, metals, timber, green waste) and exchanged on site as needed. Chieftain's heavy-duty construction handles the demanding daily cycles of commercial recycling operations.
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