Multi Trailer Systems

The most famous trailer concept of Buiscar Cargo Solutions is the Multi Trailer System, well known as the MTS train and Flexi train. Some 30 years ago Buiscar together with the Technical University of Delft developed the MTS train. The concept consists of a number of MTS (drawbar) trailers coupled behind each other to form a trailer train pulled by a heavy duty terminal tractor.

The principle of the MTS concept is the very accurate steering system which allows that every trailer in the train follows exactly the same track as the terminal tractor. Because of this accuracy/reliability and flexibility the system can be applied on almost every port or terminal.

In a Flexi-train the first trailer is a 5th wheel Skeletal trailer with a mechanically steered rear axle. The big advantage of this Flexi-train is that it can be pulled with a relatively standard terminal tractor with a 5th wheel coupling as used for daily terminal operations.

Advantages as monitored:

Reduction of movements on the terminal
Reduction of delay time for cranes and other handling equipment
Reduction of total equipment investment costs and TCO
Reduction of labour costs
Reduction of fuel costs
Reduction of maintenance costs

Features:

Very accurate and reliable mechanical steering/tracking system
Well proven system design for load capacities up to 350tons
Suitable for ISO containers (2x) 20ft, 30ft, 40ft or 45ft
Draw bar or 5th wheel King-Pin coupling
Flexibility, adjustable to the different and divers terminal lay-outs
Automatic load adjustable and “inter-progressive” brake system
Traditional or corner less platform structure

* see also our Skeletal trailer platform features

Optional:

Automatic coupling systems also for pneumatics and electrical
Double Stack configuration for empty containers
Straddle carrier or twin load guiding frames
Stairs and platforms for container inspection
Flexible container landing pads
LED light systems
Monitoring systems

* Any customer specification / request can be considered