2024 - Volume #48, Issue #5, Page #23
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Live Floor Trailer System Offers Easy Loading
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“Our ANTS Trailers, which stands for Advanced Nimble Trailer System, were born out of our deep expertise in military trailers and concrete construction,” explains Craig Raasio, ANTS Director of Sales and Marketing. “They started with manufacturing the JRadS RTS Trailer, which the military used in war zones for rapid vehicle and equipment recovery.”
The company pulled from decades of experience for the conveyor belt design. “It’s invented by Niel Somero, co-owner of Davis Village Solutions LLC,” Raasio says. “Since they had the trailer manufacturing company, they decided to invent a unique trailer for their concrete construction company in New Hampshire. The two prototypes proved themselves and are still being used today.”
It’s this unique design that sets ANTS Trailers apart. “Unlike traditional trailers, our models—whether it’s the 14/16 Conveyor or Hydraulic Drop Deck variants—eliminate the need for ramps,” says Raasio. “This feature alone transforms efficiency on job sites, allowing for precise material handling without the logistical headaches of maneuvering ramps.”
A Honda GX390 gas engine powers the Live Floor Trailer and comes equipped with a hydraulic chain drive winching headboard capable of pulling up to 7,500 lbs. Likewise, the optional sideboard discharge unit is easy to install when needed and can be stored under the trailer otherwise. The 14/16 live bottom trailer measures 80 1/2 in. wide and 16 ft. 4in. long. It has an empty weight of 4,640 lbs. and a load capacity of 11,460 lbs. A lockable storage box, spare tire, and built-in tarp cover are included.
Raasio insists that using ANTS trailers is intuitive once operators understand the controls. “The initial setup involves ensuring hydraulic and electrical connections are in place, but our trailers are engineered with user-friendly functionality.”
These Live Floor trailers are well-suited to a range of industries. Says Raasio, “They excel in demanding environments such as landscaping, construction, agriculture and beyond. Whether you’re transporting loose materials like gravel and mulch or heavy equipment requiring a low load angle, our trailers are built to handle the task with precision and reliability.”
The base price is $32,000 and includes a spare tire, rollup tarp cover, and wireless remote control. Optional add-ons include a rear-end side discharge attachment, 2-ft. aluminum side kits, and more.
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, ANTS Trailer System, Craig Raasio (ph 603-497-0426; craasio@davisvillagesolutions.com; www.antstrailer.com/live-bottom).
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