Fringian Flatbed Semitrailer

From Traveller Wiki - Science-Fiction Adventure in the Far future
Jump to navigation Jump to search
Flatbed Semitrailer
Tech Level TL–6
Mass 3.7 Tons
Cost Cr125,000
Mode Ground (Wheeled)
Type Cargo Vehicle
Speed Towed
Cargo 85m³
Crew -
Passengers -
Armament none

The Flatbed Semitrailer is a type of Towed Trailer.

Description / Specifications[edit]

The Flatbed Semitrailer is a large cargo trailer designed to be towed by a Tractor Unit.

Hull / Suspension[edit]

A generally box-shaped steel/plastic hull with a flat deck.

  • Length: 12.2m, Width: 2.4m, Height: 1.7m.
  • Overall Volume: approximately 49.8m³ (3.7 dTons).
  • Unloaded Weight: 3800 kg.

The overall volume measures the vehicles maximum dimensions and includes road clearance and the coupling space for the Tractor Unit.

The vehicle is fitted with a wheeled suspension system mounted onto axles.

  • The vehicle performs well on metalled surfaces but has very limited off-road capability.

Power[edit]

The trailer has no internal power source.

The trailer couples to a Tractor Unit by way of a traction pin which fits into a "fifth wheel" coupling. The linkages also include power connectors, pressure hoses and control cables.

Performance[edit]

Cargo[edit]

The vehicle has an open cargo deck on which it is possible to stack a variety of loads. Multiple tethering points set into the deck and hull allow the load to be secured.

  • Cargo Storage: up to 85m³ (6 dTons) of goods.
  • Maximum Load: 24,000 kg.
    • Maximum Gross Weight: 27,800 kg.

Equipment[edit]

Running lights.

History / Background[edit]

A commercial trailer for moving bulk loads along road networks.

See also: Vehicles of the Distant Fringe

References & Contributors / Sources[edit]

62px-Information icon.svg.png This article is missing content for one or more detailed sections. Additional details are required to complete the article. You can help the Traveller Wiki by expanding it.
This list of sources was used by the Traveller Wiki Editorial Team and individual contributors to compose this article. Copyrighted material is used under license from Mongoose Publishing or by permission of the author. The page history lists all of the contributions.