Chieftain's skeleton skip trailer takes a different engineering approach to container transport. By removing the solid floor and using a skeletal frame structure, the trailer's unladen weight is significantly reduced compared to conventional flatbed or bin-type skip trailers. This weight saving translates directly into increased payload capacity, allowing operators to transport heavier containers without exceeding gross vehicle weight limits.
The skeletal design retains all the structural integrity needed for safe container transport. The trailer frame is engineered to support the container at its standard contact points, distributing the load through the chassis to the axles. Guide rails and securing points hold containers firmly in place during transport.
Skeleton skip trailers are particularly valuable for operations that transport heavy waste materials such as construction rubble, scrap metal, and dense recyclates, where the weight of the container contents often approaches the legal payload limit. Every kilogram saved in trailer weight is a kilogram of additional payload that can be carried legally.
The trailer is designed to be towed behind a lorry, with the same commercial-grade axles, suspension, and braking systems found across Chieftain's waste and recycling range. Standard finishing includes shot-blasting and two-pack primer and paint for corrosion resistance in the demanding waste industry environment.
