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Switchback tandem trailer showing its folded steel structure and integrated storage

Engineering & Innovation

“Make it highly functional... make every part have a functional use”

01 / STRUCTURE & MANUFACTURE

ENGINEERING

  1. 1

    FOLDED STEEL CONSTRUCTION

    Strategic folds add stiffness and strength without relying on unnecessary material or excessive weight.

  2. 2

    EXOSKELETON CHASSIS DESIGN

    The chassis and body structure work together, distributing loads through the trailer rather than concentrating them in isolated areas.

  3. 3

    MATERIAL WHERE IT MATTERS

    Steel grade and thickness are selected according to the loads each component is designed to carry.

  4. 4

    FULLY GALVANISED CHASSIS

    The complete steel chassis is galvanised to provide long-term corrosion protection, including hard-to-reach areas that conventional surface coatings can miss.

  5. 5

    THE RIGHT WELD FOR THE RIGHT JOINT

    Laser, MIG or TIG welding is carefully selected for each joint based on material thickness, access, strength requirements, heat input and finish.

WELDING & FABRICATION

Welded trailer body and storage recess before galvanising
Trailer fabrication / before galvanising
Close-up of welds around a steel mounting lug
Mounting lug / weld detail
Close-up of laser welding along the edge of a trailer body opening
Laser welding / body opening detail
Close-up of Switchback galvanised folded structure

02 / DESIGNED AROUND USE

FUNCTIONALITY

Nothing is there by accident.

  1. 1

    PROTECTED COMPONENTS

    Vulnerable components such as lighting, wiring and hardware are recessed or positioned away from common impact zones.

  2. 2

    MIRROR-VISIBLE TIE-DOWNS

    Major side tie-down points can be seen from the tow vehicle mirrors, making it easier to monitor loads while travelling.

  3. 3

    VISIBLE OPEN DOORS

    Side doors are positioned so an incorrectly secured door is more likely to be noticed from the driver’s seat.

  4. 4

    WORKING-HEIGHT WELLSIDE

    The trailer body doubles as a practical workbench when you’re on site or in the field.

  5. 5

    USABLE FRONT DECK

    The drawbar area becomes additional storage and working space rather than wasted structure.

  6. 6

    RETAINED TAILGATE

    The bolt-hinge design keeps the tailgate positively located instead of relying on loose removable pins.

  7. 7

    INTEGRATED RECOVERY POINTS

    Heavy-duty rear points provide practical locations for recovery and securing the trailer.

  8. 8

    TOW-VEHICLE-FRIENDLY WHEEL TRACK

    The wheel track is designed to follow closely behind common utes, helping the trailer track naturally through narrow or rough terrain.

  9. 9

    TIGHT SWEPT PATH

    Geometry is considered so the trailer follows the tow vehicle closely through corners and confined areas.

  10. 10

    OFF-ROAD CLEARANCE

    Wheel size, overhangs and body geometry are designed around usable ground clearance and strong approach and departure characteristics.

  11. 11

    LARGE-DIAMETER TYRES

    31-inch tyres provide a strong starting point for rough terrain, with the architecture allowing larger tyre options where required.

  12. 12

    ACCESSIBLE STORAGE

    Storage is designed around being able to reach equipment quickly without unloading everything around it.

Switchback wellside trailer carrying equipment in the field
One platform. Every component considered.
Switchback trailer being towed across a rural field
Designed for real-world towing.