Transporter-15

The Transporter 15 was developed for subassembling medium wheel loader axles and then transporting them to final assembly.  The axle is secured to the transporter with 2 chains and acme thread tensioners that are tightened with air ratchets. The axle can be raised and lowered to the ideal ergonomic for the operator using 4 screw jacks.  The 4 jacks are powered by a single pneumatic motor and gearbox and mechanically synchronized through a system of bevel gearboxes and driveshafts. 

The transporter’s ergonomic frame is designed to allow the operator to stand next to the axle without reaching or climbing on the frame.  The heavy duty kingpin casters use 12″ x 5″ polyurethane tires rolling on tapered roller bearings.  The casters have toe-guards to protect the operator’s feet.  Linked 4-wheel steering provides easy maneuverability in tight areas.   

It has a hinged tongue for towing with a tugger. The tongue can be retracted to eliminate it as a trip hazard.  The transporter has retractable tongues on both ends for towing in either direction.  With the tongues retracted, the transporter can also be towed in either direction by an in-floor towveyor system or a PowerPusher with a customer adapter.