WESTERN Other models

The register lists here 4 versions with unladen weights from 335 to 940 kg, gross vehicle weights from 1,200 to 3,000 kg, lengths from 3,530 to 4,000 mm and widths from 1,530 to 1,850 mm.

With gross weights up to 3 tonnes at comparatively compact lengths under 4 metres, the Western trailers rank among the short, sturdy working trailers used for cargo, equipment or as a base for custom bodies behind vans, favouring manoeuvrability over sheer load length.

When buying used, check the chassis and frame for rust and distortion, the axle and wheel bearings for play, the brake system for function and lining thickness, and, on the UNICHASSIS version, the condition of any fitted superstructure. Spare parts for the axle, coupling and brake on Western trailers, as with comparable smaller builders, come from the general trailer-accessories trade. It is also worth checking the tyres and rims for age, tread depth and load rating, the spare wheel or repair kit and on-board tools, and that the chassis number, type plate and vehicle documents all match.