40ft Tri Axle Skeletal Trailer For Sale

What is the skeletal trailer

The 40ft skeletal trailer (also called a 40ft skeleton trailer or semi-skeletal trailer) is a simple container chassis built with a high-tensile steel frame and ISO twist locks. It is mainly used to transport 20ft, 40ft and 45ft containers between ports, depots and terminals. Panda Mech designs skeletal trailers for medium and long-distance container haulage, supporting multimodal transport by road, rail and sea.

As a skeletal semi-trailer manufacturer, We supply trailer options for carrying 20/40/45 ft and other size containers. The skeletal trailer is mainly used for medium and long-distance transportation. According to your needs, we provide 4 to 14 sets of locks.

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Skeletal trailer feature

Main beam:

High strength Q345 or T700 steel material welded by submerged arc

Twist Lock:

ISO standard lock suitable worldwide container, additional protection switch avoid mistake operate

Suspension:

Heavy-duty mechanical suspension with equalizers quality spring

Brake system:

Dual-line air brake system, T30/30 chamber, and WABCO relay emergency valve,  ABS and EBS system optional

Brake Pipe:

Nylon wire pipes more safety for high-pressure braking

40Ft skeletal trailer chassis specifications

The standard 40ft skeletal trailer from Panda Mech is designed around a 12,500×2,500×1,550 mm platform (≈ 40 ft × 8.2 ft × 4.9 ft). The data below shows typical 40ft skeleton trailer dimensions and key components.

Dimensions	12500*2500*1550mm
Weight	5600Kg
Main Beam	“I” Section 500mm height Q345/T700 material
Twist-Lock	4-12 set  ISO Standard
Suspension	Mechanical / Air / Bogie
Axle	3 axles BPW/FUWA/PDME, double/single axle
Tire	8/12/16 pieces 12R22.5 Bridgestone/Triangle/Linglong etc
Brake Valve	WABCO
Landing Gear	28T Lifting JOST/YAHUA
Kingpin	2″(50mm)/3.5″(90mm) JOST Bolting Type

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Skeletal trailer dimensions (Panda Mech standard)

– 20ft skeletal trailer: 7,500×2,500×1,550 mm
– 40ft skeletal trailer: 12,500×2,500×1,550 mm
– 45ft skeletal trailer: 13,950×2,500×1,550 mm

Tri Axle Skeletal Trailer Capacity & Axle Options

The most popular configuration at Panda Mech is the 40ft tri axle skeletal trailer. With 3 axles and high-tensile beams, it offers a tare weight around 5.6 tons and a typical payload of 30–40 tons, depending on local road laws.

• 2 axle skeletal trailer – lighter tare, suitable for lighter 20ft containers or markets with lower GVW limits.

• 3 axle 40ft skeletal trailer – best balance between payload and cost for most international customers.

• 4 axle skeletal trailer – for countries that allow higher GVW and heavy container lanes.

For heavy 40ft or 45ft operations, Panda Mech engineers can recommend the right axle count and suspension type based on your road conditions and regulations.

3 Axle 40ft skeletal trailer drawing

3 axle 40ft skeleton semi trailer drawing

40 Ft skeletal trailer images

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3 axle 40ft skeleton trailer

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40ft Skeleton Trailer Price (Factory Direct from Panda Mech)

As a factory-direct manufacturer, Panda Mech offers competitive 40ft skeletal trailer prices:
– 20ft skeletal trailer price: $6,800–8,000
– 40ft tri axle skeletal trailer price: $6,900–13,000 (depending on axles, suspension and options)
– 45ft skeletal container trailer price: $8,000–9,800
Final pricing depends on steel thickness, brand of axles/tires, suspension type and local certification requirements. Contact Panda Mech for a detailed quotation and drawings.

Why Choose Panda Mech as Your Skeletal Trailer Supplier?

• 20+ years container chassis experience – Panda Mech focuses on skeletal trailers, flatbeds and tank chassis, with designs running in Southeast Asia, Africa, the Middle East and South America.

• Engineering & quality control – 3D CAD design, finite element analysis, and multi-step inspection (welds, dimensions, braking test) before delivery.

• Customization for your routes – different axle brands, tire sizes, air/mechanical suspension, twist-lock layouts (20/40/45), toolbox and spare wheel options.

• Export support – Panda Mech assists with CO, SGS/BV inspection, and local registration documents to make import and licensing smoother.

Panda Mech

Panda Mech is a 40ft skeletal trailer manufacturer from China. We supply a 40ft skeletal semi-trailer for sale. Panda Mech manufacturers have been successful in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and South America, such as the Philippines, Tanzania, etc…More about panda

Skeletal trailer price

20Ft skeletal trailer price: $6800-$8000;

3 axle 40Ft container chassis trailer price: 00-00;

45Ft skeletal container trailer price: $8000-$9800.

Skeletal trailer dimensions

20Ft skeletal trailer dimensions: 7500*2500*1550mm

40 Foot skeleton trailer dimensions: 12500*2500*1550mm

45 Feet skeletal trailer dimensions: 13950*2500*1550mm

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FAQ

What are the standard 40ft skeleton trailer dimensions?

How much does a 40ft skeletal trailer weigh?

A typical 40ft skeletal trailer (tri-axle) weighs roughly 5.5–7.0 tons tare.
The exact unladen weight depends on the steel grade, beam design, axle and suspension type, and whether extra accessories (toolboxes, spare wheel carriers, etc.) are fitted, but most standard export chassis fall in this range.

How many containers can a tri axle skeletal trailer carry?

A tri axle 40ft skeletal trailer can carry either one 40ft container or two 20ft containers.
The twist locks are arranged so you can lock a single 40ft box or two 20ft boxes securely. Payload capacity depends on axle rating and local road laws, but layout-wise it’s designed for both configurations.