Chassis Modifications

VEHTEC’s team of qualified in house Engineers will design a customised trailer body, liquid tanker or special purpose vehicle to fulfil your requirements. See an example of our work by clicking here.

VEHTEC can prepare a request for tender (RFT), analysis conforming  and non-conforming responses, and provide a written recommendation based on a detailed qualification process.

Project examples that VEHTEC have been instrumental in providing consultation, design & modification prior to being commercially built include;

• Specialised utility fit outs
  

• Customised trailers for the Australian Defence Force
  

• Vehicle mounted cranes
  

• Specialist emergency services vehicles

• Specialised transport bodies and trailers

VEHTEC are also 'Recognised Engineering Signatories for Heavy Vehicles' in South Australia. We are qualified and authorised to certify modifications to vehicles over 4.5 tonnes Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM). Our approval is limited to:

CODE    MODIFICATION

C1      Tailshaft Alterations

D1      Rear Axle(s) Installation

F2      Trailer Suspension Modifications

G1      Air Brake System – Relocation of Air Brake Components

G2      Installation of Trailer Brake Controls – Air Brakes

G3      Trailer Brake System Upgrading

G4      Brake System Certification

G5      Auxiliary Brakes – Engine, Exhaust or Retarder Type

G6      Air Operated Accessories

G7      Brake System Substitution or Wheelbase Extension – Powered Vehicles

G8      Trailer Brake System Upgrading Approved Design Certification for
          Non- Standard Trailers

H1      Wheelbase Extension Outside the First Manufacturer’s Option

H2      Wheelbase Reduction Less than First Manufacturer’s Option

H3      Wheelbase Alteration within First Manufacturer’s Option

H4      Chassis Frame Alteration

H5      Trailer Chassis Frame Modification

M1      Fuel System Alterations

P1      Tow Coupling Installation – Vehicles over 4.5 t GVM

P2      Fifth Wheel and King Pin Installation

Q1      Installation of Truck Mounted Lifting Systems – Slewing

S7      Aggregate Trailer Mass Rating to S12 Approved Design or Within
          Manufacturer’s Specification

S12    Aggregate Trailer Mass Rating Approved Design Certification for Non-
          Standard Trailers