Typically used for ultra-heavy loads that an 18 tonner can’t manage, the 6×2 curtainsider can handle at least a 14 tonne payload, which means that there are always plenty of them available for sale on these pages. All of the 6×2 curtainisders shown here are available for delivery or collection from the sellers who can be contacted directly. Couple a high-powered version of these trucks to a drawbar trailer and you have the ultimately flexible machine, capable of operation at 40 to 44 tonnes gross train weight. You will find many examples used by companies similar to builder’s merchants where customer deliveries will require the use of a truck-mounted forklift. Without the extra axle and resultant payload, a two-axle truck would not be able to carry the forklift and payload. For these types of deliveries, it may be wise to refine your search to those trucks that have rear axle steering as this saves on tyre wear and helps to gain access to tighter delivery locations.
