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Did you know that Motiv offers CSX cargo trailers in 6.5′ and 7.5′ wide models. By adding an extra six inches to the width of our trailers, it allows much more room for your precious cargo. Without doubt, our 7.5′ wide CSX model has been our biggest seller (shown at left). The 7.5′ wide model is the widest trailer you can get and still easily see around the side of the trailer with standard truck mirrors. Since the fender box strategically straddles the exterior wall, the trailer has a 2″ interior wheel box and a 6.5″ exterior fender. We would love to tell you that we came up with this brilliant idea, but in fact we just listen to our customers. If you have your own ideas on how to improve trailer designs… give us a call, we’re all ears. |
Archive for April, 2007
Cargo Trailers
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Fuel Savings – ATC Trailers Save Money
Thursday, April 19th, 2007|
Yeah, you heard it right, “Buy and ATC Aluminum Trailer and Save Money”. Did you know that the typical ATC all-aluminum trailer weighs 30% less than a comparably equipped steel trailer. That means when you pull your ATC trailer, you’ll save 1500# in curb weight when compared to your buddy pulling a 5000# steel trailer. That is a lot of weight savings my friend! Last time I filled up my truck at the gas station they weren’t exactly giving away gas. With gas prices upwards of $3.00 per gallon, wouldn’t you rather pull 1500# less weight?
Another place ATC trailers will save you money is when it comes time to sell your trailer. A great looking ATC used trailer will demand a high resale value. But we’ll save that discussion for another blog. Until then, Happy Trailering!
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Mobile Wine Bottling
Tuesday, April 17th, 2007
Mobile “Counter-Pressure” Bottling Now Available
By Bill Pregler
From Daily News Links, 04/17/2007
Prospero Equipment Company of Pleasantville, New York announced they are in the final assembly stages of the first mobile “counter pressure” bottling line in the United States. Featuring a GAI 1532 Isobaric monoblock the trailer will be capable of bottling any carbonated product. Isobaric bottling is performed under pressure, while still wine is bottled with non-pressurized, gravity-flow fillers. Winemakers who practice the “Charmat” style of sparkling wine production will now be able to utilize mobile services without having to purchase the expensive, specialized equipment. Charmat is a bulk process where sparkling wine is produced and fermented in pressurized stainless tanks as opposed to the traditional methode’ champenoise in individual bottles. It must also be bottled under continuous pressure, from the tank to the bottle, hence the specialized monoblock. In addition this versatile equipment is also capable of bottling beer and still wines. Initially the trailer was to operate primarily in the North East portion of the country, but already there is talk of visiting the mid-western states. Following the bottle rinser and filler, the bottling line will feature multiple turrets, containing a Technovin screw capping head, a crown capper for beers, and a corker capable of inserting sparkling wine style corks. The corker then will be followed with a Robino-Galandrino wire hooder. “This is a unique opportunity for the smaller producer of Charmat and micro beers to bottle their product,” said Danny Prospero, vice-president of the company. “The nine-spout filler bowl is designed for smaller runs of twenty-five bottles per minute, or about 1,000 cases per day” The U-shaped bottling line is being installed into a custom designed, heavy duty gooseneck trailer built by ATC (Aluminum Trailer Company) of Nappanee, Indiana. It will be self contained and feature on-board steam sterilization and filtration. It will not have labeling. Carbonated, counter pressure filling requires that cold bottling temperatures are maintained to keep CO2 suspended in the medium. A good analogy is the difference between opening a cold can of cola verses a warm can. Due to the inherent cold, condensation occurs on the outside of the full bottles, and as a result labels will not adhere. Bottles will be offloaded into bins or case good boxes and labeled later.
ATC Aluminum Stacker Car Hauler Trailers
Friday, April 13th, 2007
The all aluminum Signature Series Stacker is specially designed for those of you who need more car hauling and cargo carrying capacity. Our Signature Series Stacker trailer enables you to bring multiple vehicles on two levels. Our precision engineered, all-aluminum frame delivers a higher payload than our competitor’s steel frame stacker trailers. You might even be surprised at just how easy it is to tow an all-aluminum stacker. How is this trailer different? For starters, our all-aluminum design doesn’t stop with just the frame. We offer an all-aluminum hydraulic lift, custom-designed by our innovative engineering team. This cuts the overall weight of the trailer down significantly when compared to a standard steel lift. Secondly, our attention to detail and ability to customize this trailer to your needs is simply the best in the business. We’re not bragging… it’s just the truth.
Motiv Trailers with Silver Paint
Thursday, April 12th, 2007|
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Due to overwhelming customer requests Motiv now paints our frames silver. This may seem like a small shift, but according to consumers, this new paint gives the trailer a much cleaner look. This new silver paint does cost more than the typical black primer paint, but helps the trailer maintain that “upper-end look” that Motiv Trailers has become associated with. See your dealer to see which models get this new silver look. |
Open Trailers
Monday, April 9th, 2007Looking to haul a valuable car but don’t have the capacity to tow an enclosed car hauler? Motiv has just the trailer for you! The Launch Series Car Hauler is constructed with a full perimeter frame and has all aluminum all tube construction. This is just the beginning of the amazing features the Launch series has to offer. Motiv offers this aluminum open car hauler is 16′, 18′ and 20′ models. Motiv also understands not everyone tows the same vehicles, therefore we also offer the opportunity to choose 3500# axles with standard 5,500 GVW or an upgrade to a 7,000 GVW. If that’s still not enough you can move to 5200# axles to accommodate the vehicle you are towing.
Other standard features/benefits this trailer offers is a 36″ beaver tail, removable fenders, 60″ ramps (with the option to upgrade to longer ramps), rear stabilizer jacks, LED lighting, flip down license plate, aluminum extruded flooring, and 102″ width overall. The Launch Series is just the trailer you have been looking for!!!!
Motiv Race Trailer
Wednesday, April 4th, 2007Motiv is the hottest name in the race trailer market. The Motiv “RedLine” race trailer has been completely redesigned for 2007. This race trailer features more standard features than found on any other race trailer. The “RedLine “ race trailer includes aluminum wheels, coin rubber floor, aluminum cabinets, and a fully lined all-aluminum screwless interior to name just a few. Built to last the “RedLine” also utilizes a full tube sidewall and roof crossmember construction…we didn’t cut any corners in the design of this trailer! With unmatched features and benefits the “RedLine” race trailer offers the best overall value on the market.
So if you’re ready to hit the track…put the pedal to the floor and get to your nearest Motiv Dealer.
ATC signs agreement with Speclin Emergency Vehicle Sales
Wednesday, April 4th, 2007
Speclin Emergency Vehicle Sales was established in 1989 and is located near Pittsburgh in Scottdale, Pennsylvania. Specializing in AEV (American Emergency Vehicles) Ambulance and Emergency Response Vehicle Sales, Speclin also has satellite offices located in Lancaster and Montrose, PA.
Along with Ambulance and Emergency Response Vehicles, Speclin also offers Sales and Service of Handicap Accessible Vehicles ranging from Personal to Commercial and from Full-Size to Mini-van applications. Custom accessible vehicles and accessories are also available.
In 2006, Speclin and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) coordinated construction of the first SMART (Simulation Medical and Advanced Resource Training) unit with Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) of Nappanee, Indiana. The UPMC unit offers state of the art high fidelity medical simulation training and actual emergency response in a completely self sufficient 46’ mobile unit. The addition of satellite linking capability and WIFI technology enables unequaled educational or emergency medical communication capabilities to and from the UPMC designed SMART mobile medical unit.
Speclin Vehicle Sales has and will continue to provide the latest innovations in Ambulance and Mobile Emergency Response technology and deliver service of those products to reinforce their dedicated commitment to public health and welfare.
All-Aluminum / All-Tube Constructions
Wednesday, April 4th, 2007 |
If you’re looking for an all aluminum trailer, ATC is the trailer for you. You will find no steel in this top of the line aluminum trailer. ATC is the only all-aluminum, all-tube trailer on the market. Take a look around, you will find other so called “aluminum trailers” with steel reinforcements in the axle area and where the front “A” frame meets the sub frame of the trailer. ATC’s full perimeter all aluminum frame supplies the strength needed to build the best trailer without steel reinforcements Check out an ATC today! |
One of a Kind Trailer – Custom Built Trailers
Monday, April 2nd, 2007At Motiv Trailers we understand that not everyone wants the exact same trailer. When you have a design in mind, whether it is just adding a few extras or a completely custom layout, we can provide the right trailer for you. We know that working with other manufacturers can make this process encumbering, difficult, and in the end you might not even get what you want!
With easy to use quoting software it makes it even easier to design your trailer from start to finish so that when it comes time to place your order it only takes a few minutes with one of our great dealers! With prints on every custom trailer we try to ensure that you know exactly what you are getting and it is exactly what you want. Our production line of skilled laborers has quality in mind to make sure that your custom trailer is built right from start to finish.
At Motiv we try to make the process simple and smooth to get you a trailer that is exactly to your liking. Come try one of our trailers and see the difference in our process, quality, and craftsmanship today!
