Trailers & bodies
Part of the Vehicles & Transport Equipment sector
Trailers and bodies cover towed trailers and semi-trailers, truck bodywork and the running-gear parts that go with them. This hub explains the main product groups and how to find and compare verified manufacturers and suppliers on Digibition.
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Overview
This category spans towed equipment and vehicle bodywork: light and heavy trailers, semi-trailers and drawbar trailers, and specialised types such as curtain-siders, box and refrigerated bodies, flatbeds, tippers, tankers and car transporters. It also includes the body and conversion work fitted onto a truck chassis, and the running gear and fittings — axles, suspension, braking systems, couplings, landing legs and lashing points.
Trailers and bodies are defined by payload and axle configuration, by the body type for the cargo carried, and by the regulations for towing, braking and, where relevant, dangerous goods. Buyers include hauliers and fleet operators, bodybuilders and converters, dealers and rental firms, and parts distributors.
On Digibition, manufacturers, bodybuilders, converters and parts suppliers publish verified profiles, so professional buyers can discover and compare them by specialization and country.
What to check when sourcing
When you source trailers and bodies, start with the payload and the cargo: the axle configuration and axle load, the body type suited to the goods, and the gross and towing weights the combination must handle. Confirm type approval and registration eligibility for your market, and check the braking system and coupling against the applicable rules — for example the mechanical-coupling requirements referenced under ECE Regulation 55 for towing devices.
For specialised bodies, confirm the extra documentation your cargo needs, such as the requirements for tankers and vehicles carrying dangerous goods under the ADR framework, or temperature-performance evidence for refrigerated bodies. Then weigh axle and running-gear brands, spare-parts availability, warranty and whether the builder can match the body to your chassis guidelines.
Use the directory to shortlist suppliers by specialization and country, then contact several and compare their responses before you commit.
What to check when sourcing trailers & bodies
| Criterion | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Payload & axles | Axle configuration, axle load and gross/towing weights for the cargo |
| Body type | Curtain-sider, box, reefer, flatbed, tipper or tanker suited to the goods |
| Type approval | Homologation and registration eligibility for your market |
| Braking & coupling | Braking system and coupling per applicable rules, for example ECE R55 |
| Specialised cargo | ADR requirements for dangerous goods; temperature evidence for reefers |
| Running gear | Axle and suspension brands, spare-parts availability and warranty |
Frequently asked questions
- What does the trailers and bodies category cover?
- It covers towed equipment such as trailers, semi-trailers and drawbar trailers; specialised types such as curtain-siders, box and refrigerated bodies, flatbeds, tippers, tankers and car transporters; the bodywork fitted onto a truck chassis; and running-gear parts such as axles, suspension, brakes and couplings.
- How are trailers and bodies specified?
- They are defined by payload and axle configuration, by the body type suited to the cargo, and by the rules for towing, braking and, where relevant, dangerous goods. Start from the cargo and the weights the combination must handle, then match the axle and body type to the task.
- What approvals apply to trailers and couplings?
- Trailers generally need type approval and registration eligibility in your market, and the braking system and coupling must meet the applicable rules — for example the mechanical-coupling requirements referenced under ECE Regulation 55. Confirm the rules for your market before ordering.
- What extra checks apply to tankers and refrigerated bodies?
- Vehicles carrying dangerous goods may need to meet the requirements of the ADR framework, and refrigerated bodies are often expected to show temperature-performance evidence. Confirm the documentation your cargo and market require. This is general information, not legal or technical advice.
- How do I find trailer and body suppliers on Digibition?
- Use the directory to filter by this specialization and by country, then open each company profile to review products, certifications and specializations. You can message suppliers directly, or add several to a quote list and request quotes from all of them at once.
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