Reduction of costs due to lower fuel consumption and tyre wear

Our steering systems extend the service life of tyres and reduce the fuel consumption of combinations: attractive benefits at a time when margins are under pressure.

Save on fuel costs with a steered trailer

Fuel is one of the biggest cost items for the transport sector. Transport companies and trailer manufacturers are constantly searching for fuel-saving solutions. The use of steered trailers can play an important role in this on account of their lower rolling resistance and reduced frictional force on the road. So with a steering system, taking a bend, roundabout or even double roundabout requires a lot less horsepower – and consequently fuel – than it does with an unsteered trailer.

Installation weight versus fuel reduction

A lot of transport companies are still opting for non-steered trailers because it is thought that the installation weight is disproportionate to the reduction in fuel that they can bring. At SAF-HOLLAND Benelux, we demonstrate that this is not the case. Every steering system soon pays for itself.

Up to 400% less wear and tear on tyres

It is not just the reduced fuel consumption that makes steered trailers interesting: the reduction of wear and tear on tyres is another reason to use them. Because the trailer steers more smoothly, tyre wear is reduced. Experience shows that tyres on a steered trailer last up to 400% longer than tyres on an unsteered trailer.