Richard Western has added push-off trailers to its portfolio with the launch of a three-model range to be built at its Suffolk factory.

The introduction follows an agreement with Dutch firm USA Equipment, which has had the trailer design manufactured for it under licence in the Netherlands for several years.

Richard Western will manufacture the trailers for sale through its UK dealer network and in a number of other European countries. Initially a tandem axle 40.0m³ version will be available, while triple-axle models with 50.0m³ and 60.0m³ capacities are planned.

Both tandem and triple-axle variants use high-speed axles with hydraulic or air braking options. Triple-axle models have a self-contained on-board hydraulic system, while the hydraulics on tandem-axle trailers operate from the tractor system.

The trailer body is of a monocoque design with folded side walls and opening/unlocking and closing/locking of the tailgate is governed by double-acting hydraulics.

Full load discharge time is 35 seconds and the headboard hydraulic pressure can be varied according to the load density required. The grain-tight seal between the headboard and the trailer sides means the trailer can potentially be used for other purposes, says the company.

“While the concept of push-off trailers isn’t new, simplicity and ease of use are key characteristics of this design,” suggests Angus Western, Richard Western managing director.

“This is a market-ready, tried-and-tested product that we believe will help customers extract significantly greater efficiencies in areas such as forage harvesting, while at the same time bringing with it considerable safety benefits from pushing rather than tipping to eject high payloads.”

Prices and final specifications are to be confirmed.