1998 Hercules HEDT-3 Tri-Axle Dog Tipper Trailer - ATM 25.50 Tonne - Nicholson Body

Overview

A 1998 Hercules HEDT-3 tri-axle dog tipper trailer manufactured by Hercules Engineering Pty Ltd. The compliance plate shows a date of 12/98 and an ATM of 25.50 tonne. The aluminium tipper body carries Nicholson branding and a 15.5T marking on the side panels. The body is fitted with a tarp bar and roller mechanism at the front.

The trailer is configured as a dog trailer with a ring-eye drawbar coupling. Air and electrical lines are bundled at the drawbar. The rear features a barn-door style tailgate with hinged upper and lower sections. Rear lighting includes LED-style combination tail lights, indicator and reverse lights across the rear bumper bar. Rubber mud flaps are fitted across the rear and at each axle group. Reflective chevron markings and safety signage are fitted to the tailgate.

Condition

The Nicholson aluminium body shows general weathering, staining and paint fading across all panels. The pink stripe detailing along the lower body edge is faded. The rear tailgate has cracked rear window panels in the upper section. The body sides and front headboard are structurally intact with no visible dents or deformation.

The drawbar and A-frame show surface rust throughout. The ring-eye coupling shows wear. The tyres across all three axles show moderate to heavy wear with tread still visible but reduced, and the tread pattern varies between axle positions. The wheel rims and hubs show surface rust and general wear. The chassis and sub-frame show surface rust, particularly around the suspension mounts and axle area. The axle plate on the front axle shows a capacity of 9,000 kg.

Features

* Nicholson aluminium tipper body with 15.5T marking
* Tri-axle configuration
* Ring-eye drawbar coupling
* Barn-door style rear tailgate
* Tarp bar and roller mechanism
* LED-style rear combination lights
* Rubber mud flaps at rear and axle groups
* Reflective chevron markings on tailgate
* "Do Not Overtake Turning Vehicle" and mirror visibility signage
* Air and electrical connections at drawbar

Condition Notes

* Surface rust on drawbar, A-frame and chassis sub-frame
* Cracked rear window panels on upper tailgate section
* Paint fading and staining across body panels
* Faded pink stripe detailing on lower body
* Wear on ring-eye drawbar coupling
* Surface rust on wheel rims and hubs across all axles
* Tyres show moderate to heavy wear with varying tread depths across axle positions

Specifications

Year: 1998
Make/Model: Hercules HEDT-3
Type: Tri-axle dog tipper trailer
Configuration: Tri-axle, ring-eye drawbar
Body: Nicholson aluminium tipper, 15.5T
ATM: 25.50 tonne
Colour: Silver
VIN: 6D9T24RTAW2W91138

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Location of item: 69 Manchester Road, Carrara, QLD, Australia

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