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sponsored content EXPERTS IN QUALITY Australian-owned business Shephard Transport Equipment specialises in the manufacture of tippers, trailers and hydraulic trucks. The team recently built three PBS units for last of the Kenworth T409s that are being used to haul a range of bulk commodities. For over four decades family-owned and operated business Shephard Transport Equipment (STE) has been serving the Australian transport industry. With its headquarters in Queensland, the company provides its services to clients across many states and territories, and certain overseas markets. The dedicated team of long-serving technicians at Shephard Transport Equipment are experts in designing, fabricating, manufacturing and servicing tipper trucks, trailers and hydraulic trucks. STE also specialises in quality repair and service of such vehicles, including sourcing and installing quality parts, and handling insurance jobs. STE has a comprehensive range of tipping parts led by its spare parts manager Steve Erfurth. “We are an Australian-owned company, operating locally since 1979. We have capabilities to manufacture and repair trucks or trailers to the customer’s exact specifications. We can build quality standard or custom equipment made to complete satisfaction,” STE managing director Lincoln Salih says. STE’s Brisbane facility offers quality aluminium and steel manufacturing, and design services for a variety of trucks and trailers including, dog, semi, side tipping, B-double, road train, dolly, flat deck dog, machinery, scissor lift and tag trailers. Earlier this year, STE built tipper and trailer combinations for three of the last line of Kenworth T409 trucks. Two of those trucks belong to Voight Contracting, a well-known bulk haulage service provider based in Yatala. “It was exciting to be making truck and dog combinations for these three Kenworth T409 trucks that were held back on the assembly line to be the last of the 2020 models. Each of the three 20-metre truck and dog units are PBS approved and capable of carrying 40 plus tonne payload,” Lincoln says. “The team at Arrow Transport Repairs did the custom guards and paint work on these trucks.” Lincoln’s team custom-designed the trailer combination for Voight Contracting, making changes to suit their specific applications. “We asked Lincoln to come up with a lighter version of the combination that we already had and the design he came up with is working out really well for us,” Voight’s Operations Manager Brendon Malanaphy says. “Lincoln’s team used smaller tyres to reduce the weight of the units so we could increase the payload, and they lowered the centre of gravity to improve stability. The new trailers are at least 600-700 kilograms lighter than standard,” he says. “Even though we have been using the new trailer combination for less than two months we are already seeing improvements in both stability and safety, and benefits of increased payload,” Brendon says. Lincoln’s team makes sure all clients get excellent service with quick turnaround times and after-hours support, something his clients can attest. “We’ve had excellent experience working with Lincoln and his team. They were very flexible during the design and manufacturing process. Their customer support was equally impressive,” Brendon says. Shephard Transport Equipment also offers other services including painting, hydraulic fit-ups (with controls, guards and turntables), IROS and vibrator distributors and Okuslide distributors. It can also provide support with EBS, ABS and mechanical braking parts and systems for trailers, as well as trailer suspension parts and service. STE specialises in quality repair works, including rollover straightening, damaged trailers and trailer bodies, re-sheet floors, welding cracks, axles, suspensions, turntables, couplings, and replacement of hinges and pivots. “We do everything in-house, with locally-sourced quality products. We are constantly innovating to make sure our customers get the most cutting-edge designs in addition to our superior service,” Lincoln says. For more information, visit www.ste.com.au. Top: Shephard Transport Equipment made the new trailers at least 600- 700 kilograms lighter than standard so Voight could increase the payload “IT WAS EXCITING TO BE MAKING TRUCK AND DOG COMBINATIONS FOR THESE THREE KENWORTH T409 TRUCKS.” 58 MAY 2020 ownerdriver.com.au
Shephard Transport Equipment specializes in the design and manufacture, as well as services and repairs of small and large tippers and trailer. A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF TIPPER PARTS INCLUDING HYDRAULIC KITS AVAILABLE DESIGN MANUFACTURE We have the experience and expertise to cater for all tipping needs, large and small, we can build trailers and make modifications to suit our client’s needs. We have a wide range of services on offer to suit any application. We also have in house engineering and drafting capability for standard and custom builds. INSTANT ASSET WRITE OFF NOW INCREASED TO $150K UNTIL JUNE 2020. MAKING NOW A GREAT TIME TO INVEST IN YOUR TRUCK SERVICING OR CUSTOMISATION REPAIRS SERVICES OPENING HOURS Mon - Fri 8:00AM - 5:00PM Ph: (07) 3711 0400 31 Arc Place Larapinta, Brisbane, QLD 4110
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