Officially launching in 1995, Tuff Trailers entered the market under the leadership of founder and Managing Director, Denis Di Pasquale, with one sole purpose – to deliver a diverse, new range of trailer models for Australian transport conditions.
The business would go on to design and manufacture a range of high-quality and innovative trailers customised to requirements for the years to follow while retaining its core objective.
Operating out of its facility in Crestmead, Queensland, Tuff Trailers continues to excel in creating bespoke trailers tailored to individual client specifications. Creating them with rugged, versatile features that display the company’s foundational principles of innovation, resilience and safety has been critical to establishing its reputation across Australia and beyond.
That being said, Tuff Trailers is adding yet another innovation to its semi-trailer portfolio – the 4×4 Removable Gooseneck Low Loader or ‘titan of transport’ as Denis likes to call it.
“Our new 4×4 Removable Gooseneck Low Loader stands out as a remarkable blend of innovation and functionality in the world of heavy-duty transport,” he says. “We designed the low loader to tackle the increased market request of moving oversized and height-restricted loads, so it will be a vital tool for industries transporting machinery, equipment and materials that push transport limits.”
The 4×4 low loader features a hydraulically adjustable removable gooseneck which lowers the trailer’s front to ground level to create an efficient loading ramp. This eliminates the need for cranes or forklifts in many cases, as heavy equipment can be easily driven or rolled onto the deck, and boosts its versatility.
The trailer also features a double gooseneck fitted with a nine-position adjustable skid plate for enhanced operational adaptability. This is also compatible with a low loader dolly. The lower deck stretches 13 metres in length and, with a floor height of 910mm above the suspension group, is paired with a 6.1-metre well at a 575mm floor height.
According to Denis, the unit’s low-profile construction ensures a low centre of gravity for improved stability when transporting tall or unconventional loads.
“Another key highlight is the hydraulic deck-widening system which is adjustable from 2.5 metres to 3.8 metres and accommodates diverse load widths,” he says. “The 8mm flooring is equipped with RUD Australia-certified lashing points which are rated for 20-tonne lashing and 10-tonne lifting to ensure cargo remains firmly secured.”
With BPW Transpec airbag suspension, 17.5-inch grease axles with drum brakes and twin self-tracking rear axles, the trailer also offers superior manoeuvrability and extended tyre longevity.
A 335mm-deep wheel well between the axle spread is also tailored for agricultural equipment transport. It comes with two clip-on steel infills for a level deck, enhancing its flexibility even further for various hauling needs.
Meanwhile the low loader’s hydraulic system is designed as a clean, integrated circuit powered by a hydraulic Power Take-off (PTO) unit. Gooseneck controls are strategically placed on the side for easy management of raise/lower functions and the hydraulic stabiliser.
For swift gooseneck removal, the trailer utilises a Stucchi DP2 multi-coupling in the deck-widening circuit which simplifies the attach and detach process.
In pursuit of continuous improvement, Tuff Trailers’ research and design team also collaborated with Lucidity Australia to integrate advanced plug-and-play electrical circuits. The end result ensures a robust electrical system built to endure Australia’s harshest environments, backed by thorough documentation, product support and Lucidity’s well-established nationwide network.
“Customers can also choose from a variety of optional features and enhancements to increase design flexibility,” Denis says. “These include full remote override Tridec steering systems and extendable beam sets to lengthen the drop well.”
Denis says Tuff Trailers is thrilled to incorporate these additions into its current product lineup which already includes innovative offerings like the Steerable Low Loaders, Tilt ‘N’ Slide Wideners and Semi-Modular Platforms.
“The new 4×4 Removable Gooseneck Low Loader further expands our range of custom-built, high-performance trailers which are tailored to diverse transport needs across Australia,” he says.
The new 4×4 Removable Gooseneck Low Loader will be displayed at Tuff Trailer’s Crestmead facility during the week of the 2025 Brisbane Truck Show.
“We welcome everyone to drop in for an extensive tour of our facility,” Denis says. “We’ll be showcasing our manufacturing process and a range of specialised products.”
