Specialist Trailer Hire delivers first STEPSTAR trailer from Goldhofer
The strengthening of the Goldhofer presence in the UK through the cooperation with the new sales partner, Specialist Trailer Hire (STH) is already showing first results. STH was able to hand over the first 4-axle STEPSTAR to its customer Quinto Crane & Plant.

The 4-axle STEPSTAR is single extendable and is equipped with two foldable hydraulic ramps, which allow an extremely low ramp angle. This makes the trailer ideally suited for any transport of movable work machines, even with a low ground clearance. However, all kinds of loads can be transported and moved with this trailer thanks to its extendibility. The self-tracking STEPSTAR excels with an outstanding payload-to-weight ratio and thanks to its intelligent design, allows a significant weight saving compared to competitor trailers. This results in a higher payload.  With its sophisticated lashing concept and the use of robust and low-maintenance standard components, it offers a high degree of economy, availability, and durability.

"We are proud to take over the first Goldhofer STEPSTAR from STH. This four axle single extender dual plated for C&U and STGO work will support our company in the movement of crane ballast and assist with our machinery moving operations," says Dan Wheatley, Safety & Transport Manager at Quinto, during the handover.

Goldhofer is a globally operating manufacturer of heavy and specialised transport vehicles. The company, which is headquartered in Memmingen, Germany, owes its position as a global leader in the industry to a high and consistent standard of quality for its transport solutions and its customer-oriented service offerings. A constantly growing, tightly knit global sales, service and production network guarantees the local availability of new vehicles, vehicle parts and servicing at all times. Further added value is provided in the form of additional, mostly IT-supported tools to facilitate axle-load, stability and bend analysis plus innovative sensor technology and data analysis. Close cooperation with customers is the key to products and services that equip them to meet every logistical challenge.

The Transport Technology division delivers strictly user-oriented heavy-haulage solutions and a full range of dedicated accessories for on- and off-road operations with payloads of up to 15,000 tons and more. The broad-based product portfolio is tailored to the requirements and infrastructures of the various regional markets and guarantees full flexibility, even for unusual operations. In addition to trailers and semi-trailers for the construction and haulage industries, Goldhofer supplies transport systems for the wind power industry and a range of heavy-duty combinations with and without hydrostatic drive for transporting oversized and ultra-heavy cargos.

The Airport Technology division has a focus on the specific requirements of airport logistics. The division’s wide range of conventional and towbarless aircraft tow tractors, aircraft recovery systems, and cargo and baggage tractors in all size classes are reliable performers for continuous operations in ground support at airports worldwide. With a full portfolio of transport solutions with zero-emission battery-powered e-versions (IonMaster technology), Goldhofer is also a prominent pioneer in the field of e-mobility.