Commercial vehicle body builders & drawbar manufacturers

Flatbeds & Drop Siders

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  • Ocean Timber
  • IMG 0955 002
  • IMG 2
  • FD1

The ultimate in flexibility

Transport Enterprises Flatbed and Dropsider bodies offer the operator load capacity together with proven reliability. We can offer construction in all aluminium, all steel or combinations of alloy, steel and timber.

From 3.5 tonne, to 44 tonne combinations. Our Drop siders are designed for optimum strength and payload. Standard sizes range from 4.3 meters to 9.2 meters in length and can be built for 4x2 or 6x2 axle configurations. Winches, cranes, tail-lifts and ramps are all available to help make loading easier.

 


 

Talk to an expert

Our sales team are waiting to discuss your flatbeds and dropsider requirements, and happy to give advice on what’s possible. Give us a call on 01455 285295 or drop us an email.

 

Save Time and Money

You can save time and money ordinarily associated with moving from company to company throughout each stage of the construction process.

This is down to our unique ability to provide the complete construction process from concept to certification.

 


 

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Tail lifts

Rear mounted tail-lift for kerb side loading operations.

Also available in full width configuration.

 


 

Fire Extinguisher Box

Chassis mounted storage box for a fire extinguisher

 


 

Load Restraining Bars

Slot in side bars for securing heavy or high loads.

 


 

Hinged Sides

Lockable option available, with various hinge types.

 


 

Cranes

Ideal for moving bricks or timber, a crane makes unloading safe and easy. Fitted in conjunction to hydraulic stabiliser legs.

 


 

Bespoke Design

If you have something more unusual in mind we have considerable experience with bespoke builds with a team of engineers who love a challenge. To find out about out bespoke builds please email or call us on 01455 285295.

 


 

Painting and Sign-writing

Need more information on this and a call link to the painting and sign-writing page.

Increasingly there is pressure placed upon businesses to be more environmentally conscious and to take steps towards reducing their carbon footprint. The freight industry is no exception.


Reduced Carbon Footprint

All plywood used in our trucks is responsibly sourced from FSC accredited forests, reducing the environmental impact before it even leaves our warehouse.

Available options

  • Hardwood or Alloy Floors
  • Loading Ramps
  • Tailift
  • Heavy Duty Bolsters
  • Container Twist Locks
  • V Raves & Lashing rings for load security
  • Winches
  • Cranes
  • Tool Boxes
  • Reversing cameras
  • Removable posts, with or without personnel restraints
  • Personnel access
  • Spill kits
  • Mesh view through headboards
  • 12mths std warranty

With numerous Dropsider constructions and load restraint systems manufactured in conjunction with customer operating requirements, Transport Enterprises can build robust Dropsider bodies to meet every need.

Our sales team are waiting to discuss your requirements and are happy to give advice on what is possible.

 


 

Dimension ranges

Standard sizes range from 4.3m to 9.2m in length and can be built for 4x2 or 6x2 axle configurations. Loads include 3.5 tonne to 26 tonne or even 44 tonne combinations.

 


 

ISO 9001:2015

ISO 9001:2015 accreditation ensures every truck is independently checked and certified before release.

 


 

Type Approval

From 29th October 2014 new legislation requires all vehicle manufacturers to receive type approval to prove the vehicle is safe for road use. Find out how Type approval will affect you.

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