Many of our trailers are built proudly right here in Australia. Trailers that are manufactured in our Tingalpa yard are branded with the Australian Made logo. The iconic Australian Made logo is the true mark of Aussie authenticity. The green and gold kangaroo logo is Australia’s most trusted, recognised and widely used country of origin…
The History of Modern Transport Engineers
The MTE Group of Companies was established in Hamilton, New Zealand, in 1973 by Managing Director Robin Ratcliffe and his wife, Colleen. Initially operating as Modern Transport Engineers Limited, the group focused on manufacturing heavy transport trailers from leased premises in Te Rapa, Hamilton. Over the years, the company has grown to become an industry…
Jinker Trailers
A Jinker trailer is a trailer designed to transport tree logs, beams, poles cable towers or other extended material. A Jinker is generally mounted to a prime mover for transportation. Instead of a deck, it typically has a rotating bolster or cradle to support its payload, and is connected to a prime mover. This setup…
Dollys
A dolly is a mechanical vehicle with axles and a coupling device that connects a truck to one or more trailers. This allows for multi-trailer combinations like road trains while facilitating the movement of a single trailer without a truck. By creating a coupling point it distributes the payload and enables longer, heavier hauls or…
The Benefits of
Lightweight Trailers
The 3R8 Lightweight Linkwing trailer gives you all the proven strength and versatility of the iconic MTE Linkwing — but in a lighter, smarter, and more compact design. With shorter axle spacing, it’s easier to manoeuvre in tight city streets, congested job sites, and restricted access areas where every metre counts. Learn more about our…
