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A BRAND new livestock container from Ifor Williams Trailers Ltd, of Corwen, North Wales, is based on the Bedford CF or Ford Transit chassis.
Carrying capacity is 1,778kg (35cwt) in each case and the basic container measures 3m (10ft) long by 2m (6ft 6in) wide with a headroom of either 1.8m (6ft) or 2.1m (7ft).
The frame is of welded channel steel clad with aluminium alloy at the sides and front. The non-slip treated rear ramp is of corrugated alloy on a steel frame and flooring is of Malayan hardwood.
Designed to carry four or five cattle, the container and platform can be fitted to the chassis in four hours. Custorners can drive to Corwen and have the fitting work done while they wait. Price is £470 plus VAT.