Tridec designs hydraulic trailer steering

Tridec has launched a new hydraulic steering system for trailers. The Dutch company says the steering-lever bearings in its new HF-E steering system are now completely maintenance free, and all lubricating points are centralised at a single, easily accessible point. The HF-E is designed for swivel axles on low loaders and semi-low loaders, and steers up to seven axles. There are extendible trailer options.

Tridec says the HF-E system is ideal for transporting construction equipment, or other loads with extremely large dimensions or weights. The firm says other advantages include improved fuel consumption and tyre wear. Christian Swanen, a Tridec engineer, says: "The Tridec HF-E system is easier to maintain than other systems, as maintenance is limited to greasing the lubrication points of the fifth-wheel plate a few times per year, visual inspection of the hydraulic components and testing the bolt connections."