Controversial Care of animals in transit is always a controversial
13th February 1992, Page 13
13th February 1992
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Page 13, 13th February 1992
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topic, but Helmond-based Jumbo's triple floored 11.2m pig carrier has several plus points in its favour.
In addition to air suspension and an array of sliding side vents down each side, it picks up marks for building four electric ventilator fans into the front bulkhead. This introduces fresh air behind the front section which can otherwise become a problem on long journeys.
Access is always difficult on farm roads, which is why Jumbo builds most of its tri-axle trailers with rear-steer and lifting front axles.
Its Berdex lifting floor uses a system of hydraulic cylinders with cables for both floors and is operated by radio control.
Renault is taking the unusual
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