What is a curtainsider truck?

A curtainside truck can be a rigid or articulated trailer where the sides of the body can be slid back like a curtain to reveal the load area. This makes loading easier than with solid sides but safer and drier than an open backed truck.

What’s the difference between a Curtainsider and Tauliner?

Both have sides of the bodies that slide back. Curtainisder is a generic term, whilst Tautliner is a brand of body belonging to Boalloy. The Tautliner version runs along rails at the top and the bottom, whereas the curtainsider is typically loose at the bottom and on a runner at the top of the curtain

What’s the Difference between a Curtainsider and Tilt Truck?

Both have curtains that slide back, but the title version that is more popular on the continent has the cover all the way over the body sitting on a frame which, when revealed, means that the truck can be loaded from the top using a gantry crane as well as the sides. In the UK these tend to be used only for metal coil carriers.

Who makes curtainsider truck bodies?

Since whole vehicle type approval came in, more truck manufacturers are supplying trucks with the bodies already fitted. However, there are a number of specialist curtainside body builders, suc as J C Payne, Alloy Bodies and the Bevan Group. For Curtainside trailers, Montracon, SDC and Schmitz Cargobull.

Why Use a Curtainsider Truck?

If you need to be loaded and unloaded by a forklift quickly, as opposed to a raised loading bay or using a tail lift at the rear, the a curtainsider truck is the best solution as the load area can be accessed quickly whilst the load is protected from theft and the elements when travelling.

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2012 MONTRACON TRI AXLE TRAILER – C342561 For Auction at Coalville on 2024-05-15 - Curtainsider Trailer

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Curtainsider

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Montracon

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For Auction at Fleet Auction Group on 2024-05-15
Lot No: 30204.0 13.6m – BODY – LENGTH, – Standard – Axle – CONFIGURATION, – Discs – BRAKES – WITH – SAF – HUBS – AND – Air – SUSPENSION ~ Barn, OVERALL HEIGHT 4.2M. , No of Keys: 0 ~NAVAT...

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2020 FORD TRANSIT 350 LEADER ECOBLU – 1995cc For Auction on 2024-05-16 - Curtainsider Van

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Ford

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Transit

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Lot No: 25040.0 Luton – Curtainside – **NON – RUNNER** MoT: 2024-10-31T00:00:00Z .VAT on Hammer: Y. DIRECT FINANCE HOUSE Registration no:MW69KOX
For Auction at Protruck, Belton, Doncaster on 2024-05-16

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2014 SCHMITZ CURTAINSIDE For Auction on 2024-05-14 at 08:30 - Curtainsider Trailer

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Curtainsider

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Schmitz

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For Auction at CVA Carr Hill Industrial Estate, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 8DE on 2024-05-14
*DONCASTER* 13.8M, 4.2M, SAF DRUM AXLES, BARN DOORS, RAISE & LOWER VALVE MoT: 2024-10-31* Price is Plus VAT * Reg No: C387091 * Seller: DIRECT TRANSPORT COMPANY* Weekly auctions featuring stock from Doncaster,...

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2014 Montracon Curtainside Triaxle Trailer For Auction on 2024-05-11 - Curtainsider Trailer

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Curtainsider

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Montracon

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TWT Logistics Ltd Auction Sale Number: 654 2014 Montracon Curtainside Triaxle Trailer – c/w: XL Rated Curtains – SAF Axles, Drum Brakes – Min: C361724 – Chassis: SMRC3AXXXDN109437 – MOT: March 2025
For Auction at Duffryn Business Park, Ystrad Mynach, South Wales, CF82 7RJ on 2024-05-11

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2017 GRAY & ADAMS TRI AXLE (BPW) For Auction on 2024-05-09 - Curtainsider Trailer

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Curtainsider

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Gray & Adams

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Lot No: 404.0 14M – Curtainside MoT: 2024-10-31T00:00:00Z .VAT on Hammer: Y. Registration no:C469103
For Auction at Protruck, Belton, Doncaster on 2024-05-09

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2012 MONTRACON TRI AXLE (BPW) For Auction on 2024-05-09

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Lot No: 443.0 13.6M – Curtainside MoT: 2024-09-30T00:00:00Z .VAT on Hammer: Y. Registration no:C343808
For Auction at Protruck, Belton, Doncaster on 2024-05-09

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2017 MAN TGS 18.360 For Auction on 2024-05-14 at 08:30 - Curtainsider Truck

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Curtainsider

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MAN

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TGS

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For Auction at CVA Carr Hill Industrial Estate, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 8DE on 2024-05-14
*DONCASTER* SLEEPER CAB, REAR VIEW CAMERA, BARN REAR DOORS MoT: 2024-10-31* Price is Plus VAT * Reg No: DG66OSA * Seller: DIRECT CONTRACT HIRE* Weekly auctions featuring stock from Doncaster, Hemel Hempstead &...

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2015 DAF LF250 4×2 Curtainside Rigid For Auction on 2024-05-11 - Curtainsider Truck

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TWT Logistics Ltd Auction Sale Number: 654 2015 DAF LF250 4×2 Curtainside Rigid – Dhollandia Taillift, Reverse Camera – – Manual – – Reg: HK65 DWC – – Kms: 356385
For Auction at Duffryn Business Park, Ystrad Mynach, South Wales, CF82 7RJ on 2024-05-11

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2014 MONTRACON TRI AXLE (SAF) For Auction on 2024-05-09

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Montracon

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Lot No: 461.0 13.6M – Curtainside MoT: 2024-09-30T00:00:00Z .VAT on Hammer: Y. DIRECT FLEET Registration no:C377987
For Auction at Protruck, Belton, Doncaster on 2024-05-09

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2015 Cartwright Curtainside Triaxle Trailer For Auction on 2024-05-11 - Curtainsider Trailer

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Cartwright

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TWT Logistics Ltd Auction Sale Number: 654 2015 Cartwright Curtainside Triaxle Trailer – c/w: XL Rated Curtains, Sliding Panels & Tail Lift – BPW Axles, Drum Brakes – Min: C400725 – Chassis: SMWCS393FFA151172 – MOT: October 2024
For Auction at Duffryn Business Park, Ystrad Mynach,...

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2011 Montracon Curtainside Triaxle Trailer For Auction on 2024-05-11 - Curtainsider Trailer

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TWT Logistics Ltd Auction Sale Number: 654 2011 Montracon Curtainside Triaxle Trailer – c/w: XL Rated Curtains – SAF Axles, Drum Brakes – Min: – Chassis: – MOT: April 2025
For Auction at Duffryn Business Park, Ystrad Mynach, South Wales, CF82 7RJ on 2024-05-11

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2016 Lawrence David Curtainsider Triaxle Trailer For Auction on 2024-05-11 - Curtainsider Trailer

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Lawrence David

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TWT Logistics Ltd Auction Sale Number: 654 2016 Lawrence David Curtainsider Triaxle Trailer – c/w: XL Rated Curtains & Sliding Centre Posts – BPW Axles, Drum Brakes – Min: – Chassis: – MOT: June 2024
For Auction at Duffryn Business Park, Ystrad Mynach, South Wales, CF82 7RJ on...

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2017 DAF TRUCKS CF250 – E6 253BHP – 6700cc 18.0T 4×2 Sleeper Cab – E6 253BHP – FL67VCD For Auction at Coalville on 2024-05-15 - Curtainsider Truck

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Lot No: 30542.0 8m – BODY – LENGTH – Steer – CONFIGURATION – WITH – Air – SUSPENSION. ~ Stereo: CD, Interior: Cloth, Air Con, Cruise Control, Sunroof: Yes, TAILLIFT ~1VAT Status: Commercial (plus VAT) MoT: 2025-03-31. DIRECT DHL...

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2016 Lawrence David Curtainsider Triaxle Trailer For Auction on 2024-05-11 - Curtainsider Trailer

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Curtainsider

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Lawrence David

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TWT Logistics Ltd Auction Sale Number: 654 2016 Lawrence David Curtainsider Triaxle Trailer – c/w: XL Rated Curtains & Sliding Centre Posts – BPW Axles, Drum Brakes – Min: C426747 – Chassis: SDCPL45B300143795 – MOT: April 2025
For Auction at Duffryn Business Park, Ystrad Mynach,...

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2017 Montracon Curtainside Triaxle Trailer For Auction on 2024-05-11 - Curtainsider Trailer

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Curtainsider

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Montracon

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TWT Logistics Ltd Auction Sale Number: 654 2017 Montracon Curtainside Triaxle Trailer – c/w: XL Rated Curtains – SAF Axles, Drum Brakes – Min: C465440 – Chassis: SMRC3AXXXHN121921 – MOT: March 2025
For Auction at Duffryn Business Park, Ystrad Mynach, South Wales, CF82 7RJ on 2024-05-11

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2015 Mercedes Antos 1824 4×2 Curtainside Rigid For Auction on 2024-05-11 - Curtainsider Truck

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Curtainsider

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Mercedes

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Antos

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TWT Logistics Ltd Auction Sale Number: 654 2015 Mercedes Antos 1824 4×2 Curtainside Rigid – Rear Tail Lift, Side Cameras – Auto – Reg: SG15 EPD – Kms: 376029
For Auction at Duffryn Business Park, Ystrad Mynach, South Wales, CF82 7RJ on 2024-05-11

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2015 Mercedes Antos 1824 4×2 Curtainside Rigid For Auction on 2024-05-11 - Curtainsider Truck

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Mercedes

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Antos

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TWT Logistics Ltd Auction Sale Number: 654 2015 Mercedes Antos 1824 4×2 Curtainside Rigid – Side Cameras, RearTail Lift – Auto – Reg: SG15 EPD – Kms: 376029
For Auction at Duffryn Business Park, Ystrad Mynach, South Wales, CF82 7RJ on 2024-05-11

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2009 Montracon Curtainsider Triaxle Trailer For Auction on 2024-05-11 - Curtainsider Trailer

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Curtainsider

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Montracon

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TWT Logistics Ltd Auction Sale Number: 654 2009 Montracon Curtainsider Triaxle Trailer – c/w: XL Rated Curtains & Sliding Panels – BPW Axles, Drum Brakes – Min: – Chassis: – MOT: August 2024
For Auction at Duffryn Business Park, Ystrad Mynach, South Wales, CF82 7RJ on 2024-05-11

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2018 TIGER TRI AXLE TRAILER – C493845 For Auction at Coalville on 2024-05-15 - Curtainsider Trailer

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Tiger

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Lot No: 30041.0 13.7m – BODY – LENGTH, – Standard – Axle – CONFIGURATION, – Discs – BRAKES – WITH – BPW – HUBS – AND – Air – SUSPENSION ~ Barn, OVERALL HEIGHT 4.3M, Alloys, No of Keys: 0...

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2020 SDC TRI AXLE (BPW) For Auction on 2024-05-09 - Curtainsider Trailer

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Curtainsider

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SDC

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Lot No: 466.0 13.7M – Curtainside MoT: 2024-11-30T00:00:00Z .VAT on Hammer: Y. Registration no:C527826
For Auction at Protruck, Belton, Doncaster on 2024-05-09

2020 SDC TRI AXLE (BPW) For Auction on 2024-05-09

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DAF Curtainsider (124)

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DAF are the UK’s runaway market leader in truck sales. As you would expect therefore, DAF curtainsiders are very popular on the UK’s used truck market. The DAF LF is for lightweight operations and is built to a maximum of 18 tonnes GVW which is where the CF curtainsider comes in and is available as a 6x2 26 tonne curtain sided body. The most common of these trucks is the 7.5 tonne Euro 6 DAF LF curtainsider – an operator’s favourite and a great all-rounder. For operation at 18 tonnes GVW up to 26 tonnes, then it has to be a CF - if used for long distance then look for one with a...

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Iveco Curtainsider (36)

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Curtainsider versions of the popular Eurocargo range of Iveco trucks have proven highly popular for general distribution in the UK for many years. There is always a great selection of used Iveco curtainsiders for sale at Truckpages. These all-purpose curtainside bodies usually come in standard lengths on the Iveco Trucks. For a 7.5 tonne Iveco curtainsider this will be around 20ft with an inside height of 7' 6" to 8 feet. For 18 tonne Iveco Box vans, the standard length is typically 26ft with similar interior heights. Be aware that Iveco manufacture their chassis with a wide selection of...

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MAN Curtainsider (42)

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It is the middleweight segments that MAN curtainsiders perform well. The 18 tonne MAN TGM curtainsiders are surprisingly more popular than their smaller models (the TGL) and perhaps less surprisingly, they outnumber the 6x2 MAN TGS curtainside trucks available on the used truck market. It is possible to find MAN curtainsiders across the model range, but it is in the 18 tonne distribution segment that the Munich manufacturer is strongest - there is a with unladen weights coming in at around the 5.5 tonnes mark (depending on wheelbase and cab). This is only about 1.5 tonnes more than MAN's...

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Mercedes Curtainsider (65)

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Mercedes sell a lot of trucks in the UK to be used as curtainsiders. Their popular Atego, Axor, Antos and Actros models are often configured with curtainside bodies for distribution work. The Mercedes is the perfect brand for this type of distribution work with ambient box bodies The Mercedes brand makes a statement - especially to those who know little about trucks but the costs of buying a Mercedes box truck should not be as high as for a Scania or Volvo. Looking for a smaller Mercedes curtainsider under 5 tonnes GVW? Then you should be looking at a Sprinter. There are links to all of the...

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Scania Curtainsider (32)

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Scania do not rule the curtainsider segment as they do in others - if you see a curtainside truck for sale it is much more likely to be one of the competing brands. Nonetheless, there is still a wide choice of used Scania curtainsiders for sale here at Truckpages. The vast majority of these are the P Series model range running at 18 tonnes GVW. There will be the odd R Series cabbed 6x2 - but these will be a rarity and used primarily as a Scania drawbar curtainsider. Chances are that the 18 tonne curtainsiders will have been well maintained as they are likely to have been ordered from new by...

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The UK's used trailer market usually has plenty of used SDC curtainsiders for sale. The company manufacturers a whole range of different types of curtainsider, including double deck and over length (extra long) versions, not to mention the smaller urban curtainside used in conjunction with an urban tractor unit. Most common are SDC's standard curtainsiders, but specialist curtainside coil carriers are available from time to time. Newer models such as the freespan help loading as there are no side supports to get in the way of forklifts or Euroliners that can be loaded from above, thanks to...

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There aren't too many 26 tonne curtain side trucks on the UK's roads (when compared to 18 tonners) but, if you come across one, chances are it will be sporting a Volvo badge on the front. Sure, other truck manufacturers sell 26 tonners that are converted to curtainsiders, but it is in this heavyweight segment that Volvo Curtainsiders reign. You will find smaller versions of the Volvo FL and FE curtainsiders at 18 tonnes, but the 330hp+ 26 tonners is where the action is at. So, if you want a smaller 7.5 to 18 tonne curtainsider, go buy a DAF, but for the top weight rigid, it seems Volvo is the...

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12 Tonne Curtainsider (21)

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12 tonne curtainsiders are becoming increasingly popular in the UK - that's why there are bigger numbers of these trucks for sale at Truck Pages than ever. The 12 tonne curtainsider's growing popularity is thanks to the excellent payload when compared to a 7.5 tonne curtainsider which looks very similar side by side on the road. There used to be a large pool of drivers able to drive a 7.5 tonner on a car licence, but now, these 50 year old plus drivers with 'Granddad's rights' are less commonplace. So, if you need a driver with a restricted HGV licence to drive a 7.5 tonne curtainsider with a...

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18 Tonne Curtainsider (84)

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You will always find a great choice of 18 tonne curtainside trucks for sale at Truckpages as these lorries are the backbone of the UK's distribution fleet. 18 tonne curtainsiders are perfect for inner city deliveries thanks to their flexibility in terms of loading capabilities, weight and manoeuvrability. These trucks will be fitted typically with a 26ft to 28ft body and often with a tail lift to help with local deliveries and can easily have the curtains replaced to match your own colours or if they have been damaged. Payloads are impressive with more than 10 tonnes available across most...

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26 Tonne Curtainsider (96)

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You'll find tonnes of used 26 tonne curtainsiders for sale on these pages. These 6x2 rigids can operate on their own comfortably with power outputs of 260 to 320hp but, if you are thinking of using the truck as a prime mover in a drawbar combination, then you should be looking at power levels of over 400hp - ideally around the 460hp mark. A used 26 tonne curtainsider will have been used either on local deliveries - think builders merchants with a truck-mounted forklift carried on the rear, or for longer distance transport where the cab size is all-important. Typical body length for a 26 tonne...

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7.5 Tonne Curtainsider (39)

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There's always a wide choice of used 7.5 tonne curtainsider trucks for sale on these pages. This 7.5 tonner variant is like the Swiss army knife of trucks. You can drive it down any city street, load it from all sides and even drive it on a car licence (if you are old enough). With a payload of around 3 tonnes, on a typical length 7.5 curtainside truck, you won't be carrying too much heavy cargo - if you do, then opt for the similar-looking 10 or 12 tonne versions. These curtainside trucks are more typically loaded by forklifts for speed, therefore finding examples fitted with tail lifts...

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Typically used for ultra-heavy loads that an 18 tonner can’t manage, the 6x2 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 6x2 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...