VKSD45AU

The VKSD45AU is a heavy-duty transport/recovery trailer from Metro Tow Trucks, engineered for professional towing and vehicle transport operations. It is built to handle demanding load conditions with durability and operational efficiency.

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Key Features & Highlights:

  • Rugged structural construction: Built using heavy-gauge steel with reinforced cross-members and strong welds, designed for repeated heavy-use cycles.

  • Designed for vehicle transport: The deck and chassis are configured for efficient loading/unloading of disabled or towed vehicles — likely incorporating features such as a low-angle ramp, tie-down anchor points, and robust deck surface.

  • High load capacity platform: While exact numbers aren’t publicly published for this model, it falls within Metro’s heavy trailer category and is expected to accommodate substantial vehicle loads.

  • Professional towing/transport fit-out: The trailer is likely outfitted (or optional) with winches, securement systems, and heavy-duty suspension/brake components to support safe transport of vehicles.

  • Versatile for commercial fleet use: Built with commercial operations in mind — suitable for towing companies, recovery services, transport operators needing reliable equipment for frequent deployments.

  • Configuration and adaptability: Depending on your region and requirements (such as India), the VKSD45AU may be offered with various axle/suspension setups, brake systems, lighting packages, and finish treatments for corrosion resistance.

Typical Use Cases

  • Transporting damaged vehicles from accident or breakdown sites to repair facilities.

  • Fleet towing and vehicle recovery operations where a robust trailer is essential.

  • Situations where heavy-duty, long-term use is needed rather than light occasional transport.

Specifications

Maximum Rated Loads

  • Deck Rating, kg (36290)
  • Deck Rating (Main), kg (25630)
  • Deck Rating (Upper), kg (10660)

Dimensions

  • Overall Length, mm (13662)
  • Overall Width, mm (2500)
  • Overall Height, mm (4272)
  • Weight (Empty), kg (7944)

Deck Specification

  • Appx Deck Height, mm (1089)
  • Upper Deck Height, mm (1453)
  • Deck Length (Main Deck), mm (9415)
  • Length (Main Deck) with expandable (fold) frame (incline beavertail), mm (3300)
  • Deck Length (Upper Deck), mm (3945)
  • Deck Width, mm (2480)
  • Deck Thickness (Main), mm (5)
  • Deck Thickness (Upper), mm (5)
  • Deck Material (Steel)
  • Types of cargo security (12xTwist Lock Container; 16xChain Tie Downs 12mm;)
  • Max Tilt Angle Deck/Beavertail/Rail, deg (24(90))

Chassis Specifications

  • Quantity Axle(s), pc(s) (3)
  • Rating Axle (Each), kg (11000)
  • Suspension (Pneumatic)
  • Brakes (Air, ABS)
  • Tire (11R22.5)
  • Rim (R22.5x7.5 (PCD 8x275))
  • Hitch Type (Semi KingPin Ø50mm)
  • King Pin Setback (Radius), mm (1430(1890)
  • King Pin Height (1238)
  • Swing Clearence, mm (1965)
  • Landing Gear (FUWA FW28 (2xSpeeds;28000kg))
  • GVWR (44234)

Hydraulic System

  • Operating Pressure, bar (203)
  • Hydraulic Line Burst Pressure, bar (1320)
  • System Flow, LPM (80)
  • System Capacity, L (1.8)
  • System Capacity, L (2.6)
  • Reservoir Capacity, L (0)

Type of Oil

  • -17°C to 40°C / 0°F to 104°F (Mobilfluid 424)
  • -40°C to -17°C / -40°F to 0°F (Mobile DTE 10 Excel 32M)

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