Terminal Trailer Tyres

Role of Terminal Trailer in the industry

A terminal trailer is a heavy-duty transport platform used in the Terminal sector for moving containers, breakbulk and palletised cargo within controlled yard environments. It is designed for short-distance transfers, fast loading cycles and efficient manoeuvring behind terminal tractors or yard trucks. Because these trailers operate under high static loads and continuous shunting, tyres such as the RG20 in size 280/75R22.5 provide the load stability, rolling durability and structural reliability required for safe and consistent terminal operations.

Tyre Types Required for Terminal Trailer Operations

Trailers fitted with terminal trailer tyres require reinforced constructions that support slow-speed yard handling, sharp turning angles and abrasive surface contact typical of Flatbed and container-transfer tasks in the Terminal sector. These tyres must maintain predictable ground contact under uneven or heavy cargo, ensuring stability during rapid repositioning, coupling movements and intensive shunting cycles in busy terminal environments.

Tyre Requirements for Reliable Performance

Tyres for terminal trailers must offer high load-carrying capability, resist lateral scrub forces from tight manoeuvres and maintain a uniform footprint on concrete or block-paved surfaces. They require strong sidewall rigidity to handle shifting cargo weights, heat-resistant compounds for continuous stop-start operation and a casing that preserves structural integrity during repetitive yard cycles. Consistent traction, controlled deformation and even wear characteristics are essential to support safe and uninterrupted terminal transport performance.