Kales European 8-Car Carrier Trailer (Автовоз) for CIS

European 8-Car Carrier Technical Specifications

Best-Fit Operating Profile for CIS Vehicle Logistics

The Kales European 8-car carrier is intended for finished-vehicle movement between assembly plants, ports, dealer compounds, border terminals, and regional distribution centres. It is especially suitable for fleets that value low tare and straightforward loading over the weather protection of a fully enclosed vehicle transporter.

Best for

• Passenger-car dealers and vehicle logistics companies serving Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Russia
• Repeat routes where the carrier can be loaded with vehicle dimensions confirmed in advance
• Operators seeking a light, lower-cost open body with hydraulic upper-deck handling
• Fleets that need dual-axle, dual-tyre load support and common FUWA parts
• Cross-border operations that require a documented dimension, mass, restraint, and tractor-coupling review before shipment

Not ideal for

• High-value vehicles that require a fully enclosed body, dust sealing, or strong weather shielding
• Mixed vehicle loads whose height, width, approach angle, or wheelbase exceed the approved loading plan
• Routes where a 3,880 mm reference height or the final legal axle/fifth-wheel loads are not permitted
• Operations that do not have trained staff for hydraulic isolation, ramp positioning, tyre restraint, and pre-departure checks

Why Central Asian Buyers Choose This Open Автовоз

Open Cage-Frame Body: What the Structure Includes

This Автовоз uses a skeleton-style body. The side sections are formed by upright posts and supporting members; there is no side sheeting, front panel, rear door, or roof panel. The result is a lighter and lower-cost body with lower aerodynamic resistance than a closed transporter. It also means the finished vehicles remain exposed to rain, dust, road spray, and side impact from loose objects, so route suitability, vehicle covers, and pre-departure inspection should be addressed in the fleet procedure.

The 420 mm I-beam longitudinal members form the main chassis backbone. The reference 12 mm upper flange, 12 mm lower flange, and 8 mm web provide a defined steel section for engineering review. Final steel grade, weld details, deck arrangement, local safety equipment, and any market-specific reinforcement belong in the approved technical drawing rather than being inferred from the body appearance.

Double-Axle Dual-Tyre Layout and Reverse-Mounted Suspension

The reference running gear uses two FUWA 13T axles in the rear group. Each axle has four tyres, giving eight tyres in total. This is a dual-axle, dual-tyre arrangement rather than a single-axle or super-single layout, and the final tyre load index must be checked against the loaded car combination, legal axle limit, inflation pressure, and destination-country rules.

The reverse-mounted suspension arrangement places the perforated loading deck relatively high. The reference clearance is approximately 1,250 mm above ground. That height can support a stronger under-structure and load-bearing layout, but it also affects the usable loading space, approach angle, ramp length, and the maximum height of vehicles on the lower deck. Buyers should supply representative vehicle dimensions before the deck geometry is frozen.

The loading platforms are covered with 4 mm high-strength anti-slip perforated steel plates. The perforations increase tyre friction and reduce sliding risk, remove unnecessary solid-plate weight from the upper body, and provide drainage so rainwater or wash water does not remain trapped on the deck. The approved plate grade, hole pattern, welds, and local edge treatment should be checked against the vehicle restraint and load plan.

For a broader comparison of suspension behaviour, route quality, and maintenance priorities, review the semi-trailer leaf spring versus air suspension guide.

Double-Deck Platform and Hydraulic Lifting System

The carrier uses an upper and lower loading platform. The upper platform raises and lowers to create the access space needed for loading and unloading. In this model, hydraulic cylinders work with a pulley and wire-rope pulling system. The reference hydraulic package contains 11 cylinders, including four cylinders at the front; the final cylinder arrangement is confirmed by the approved hydraulic drawing.

The rear hydraulic pull-out ramp lowers to the ground to form the loading path. The operator must confirm that the ramp is fully supported, the hydraulic system is isolated as required, the deck is at the approved height, and the vehicle’s approach angle clears the ramp transition. The gooseneck lifting area has its own adjustment function so the front loading position can be matched to the car wheelbase and underbody clearance.

Tyre Limit Frames and Passenger-Car Tensioners

Vehicle restraint is a primary safety system on an open car carrier. Standard tubular tyre-limit frames locate the tyres; the lower hooks drop into adjacent holes in the perforated deck. Plate-style limit frames are available as an option when the fleet’s loading procedure or vehicle mix calls for a different contact shape.

Passenger-car tyre tensioners are used with the limit frames to hold the loaded vehicle in position and reduce forward/rearward movement. Restraints must be placed against the correct tyres, tightened to the approved procedure, and rechecked after the first movement. A restraint system cannot compensate for an overloaded deck, an unsuitable vehicle dimension, or incorrect platform height.

Gate-Type Spare-Tyre Carriers and Service Equipment

The standard spare-tyre arrangement uses two gate-type carriers. Each spare tyre is fixed to the gate with two bolts, giving the crew a defined inspection point for bolt torque, bracket condition, and tyre security. The final spare-tyre position must maintain clearance from the ramp, hydraulic cylinders, vehicle bodywork, and road envelope.

The reference supply also includes an aluminium-alloy toolbox, two fire extinguishers, and 4 mm perforated deck plates for anti-slip contact, drainage, and weight control. Spare parts, tie-down equipment, wheel chocks, hydraulic hose kits, and winter lubricants should be listed separately in the commercial quotation for Central Asian routes.

Braking, Coupling, and Tractor Matching

The reference braking package uses a WABCO relay valve, Komi/Ruili ABS, and four large brake chambers. Buyers should confirm whether the destination requires a specific ABS/EBS variant, diagnostics connector, air-dryer arrangement, or cold-weather component rating. The carrier’s 18,000 kg fifth-wheel design and interchangeable 90#/50# king-pin direction must be matched to the tractor’s fifth-wheel size, height, imposed load, and national registration data.

For coupling-part selection, compare the Kales 50 mm and 90 mm king-pin options. The final tractor and trailer combination should be checked as one system; a compatible king pin alone does not confirm legal gross mass, turning clearance, brake balance, or fifth-wheel load.

Loading Method and Pre-Departure Checks

1. Confirm the planned cars, wheelbase, height, tyre size, approach angle, and deck positions against the approved loading drawing.
2. Park the tractor and trailer on firm, level ground; apply the parking brake and inspect hydraulic hoses, cylinders, wire ropes, pulleys, pins, and deck locks.
3. Lower the rear ramp and set the upper platform to the approved loading height. Keep people clear of pinch points and never stand under a suspended deck.
4. Drive each vehicle to its marked position, then place tubular or plate tyre-limit frames so the hooks sit in adjacent perforated-deck holes.
5. Apply the passenger-car tyre tensioners, confirm tyre contact and tension, and repeat the check for every vehicle before raising the upper platform.
6. Raise and lock the upper deck, secure the ramp, inspect spare-tyre gates and fire extinguishers, and complete a low-speed brake and restraint check before entering the highway.

The Kales semi-trailer maintenance guide provides a broader schedule for tyres, brakes, axles, suspension, landing gear, coupling, and inspection records.

Central Asia and Russia Delivery Documentation

For Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Russia, the final technical agreement should state dimensions, vehicle loading plan, axle and tyre ratings, fifth-wheel load, brake equipment, hydraulic safety controls, restraint equipment, spare-tyre carriers, and fire-safety provisions. Kales can provide factory technical drawings, conformity documents, VIN information, and component data for the buyer’s customs broker and accredited certification body.

Delivery can be quoted to Chinese border points such as Khorgos, Alashankou, Bakhtu, or Kashgar, with onward TIR road transport to inland destinations evaluated separately. DAP scope, border handover, customs responsibility, registration, and any ОТТС/ЭПТС or national approval requirements must be confirmed before production. Certification is controlled by the applicable authority and assessment body, not by a factory page alone.

Loading and Inspection Views

The following inspection views show the open cage frame, double-deck layout, hydraulic equipment, restraint hardware, and 4 mm perforated loading plates. Ask the Kales Central Asia Business Department for the latest loading photos and approved drawing before placing an order.