Lightweight Options for Reefers Trailers

Today’s topic is Lightweight Savings Options.

Some lightweight options for reefer trailers include:

Alum Wheels:

• Saves up to 208 lbs. per trailer

Hubs:

• Light Weight Steel Hubs: Saves up to 56 lbs.
• Upgrade to Aluminum Hubs: Save anywhere from 56 lbs. to 62 lbs. depending on what you select.

Drums:

• CentriFuse drums: Saves approx. 56 lbs.  
• Upgrade to Disc Brakes: Saves 20 lbs. and also stops the trailer a lot quicker.

Suspension:

• Ultraa-K suspension: is 105 lbs. lighter than the original HK ANT 40.

Insulation Package:

• Reduce the insulation in your sidewalls roof and floor (2” to 1.5”). Saves up to 184 lbs.