A new VRAC PLUS semi-trailer on the roads of the Basque country!
At the start of 2021, Messrs. Jean-Philippe and Bruno LADEUIX, managers of the ATHERBEA company in the Basque country – specializing in the trading of agricultural products – took possession of their new 3-axle bulk animal nutrition semi-trailer manufactured by Carrosserie Guillonneau – VRAC PLUSgroup.
bulk semi-trailer in breeding
Their livestock feed tanker fleet consisting of a 26 T carrier (6×2 towing), a 32 T carrier (8×4 tridem) and a 3-axle semi-trailer, has just expanded with the arrival of this new ultra-compact semi-trailer. Indeed, with a length of 9.70 m, this tank is one of the shortest on the market. This length facilitates access to particularly tight places. “Combined with a first lifting axle and a third SAF steering axle controlled from the cabin, our experienced driver reaches local farms where the approach is particularly difficult,” Jean-Philippe tells us.
“In our region, we have to deal with very varied road conditions. But the vast majority are journeys on winding roads, on slopes, in sometimes greasy conditions. We had a first successful experience of this type of assembly with our first VRAC PLUS . We have chosen to renew our trust in Carrosserie GUILLONNEAU for the realization of our new project. VRAC PLUS was able to respond to our requests for improvement and to our specific specifications. We therefore have efficient equipment, adapted to our use,” adds Bruno.
Jean-Philippe concludes: “A semi-trailer is a significant investment for a company of our size. But, we are sure to keep this semi-trailer in operation for more than a decade, because it was built to last thanks to its qualitative and robust design. Finally, we are proud to display the colors of the Basque country on the undulations of the tank! »
There is no doubt that our clients know their region and its specificities perfectly. They can also count on a responsive After-Sales Service at the Carrosserie Guillonneau production site which limits the downtime of their assemblies: “We know the people we are talking to and quickly get answers to our questions”.
The icing on the cake (Basque!), the semi-trailer, equipped with scraper screws and in double equipment, coupled to its red tractor, reaches a payload of 28 tonnes.
We wish our client ATHERBEA a good journey and a long life for this set!
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