Multimodal Trailer

Multimodal Trailer

Built for Transport, Launch and Recovery.

The TIMARS Multimodal Trailer combines military road transport with launch and recovery capability in one versatile platform. Designed for Bridge Erection Boats (BIB) and other mission-critical equipment, it operates both on land and in water.

A retractable drawbar, adaptive air suspension and submersible design enable efficient transport, launch and recovery in demanding defence operations.

Used by the Swedish Armed Forces (SwAF).

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Description

The TIMARS Multimodal Trailer is engineered for both military road transport and launch and recovery operations. Designed for Bridge Erection Boats (BIB) and other mission-critical equipment, the trailer provides a versatile transport platform for operation on land and in water.

To support its dual function, the trailer features a retractable drawbar that can be raised or lowered as required. During launch operations, the drawbar can also be adjusted automatically to reduce forces transferred to the towing vehicle.

The design allows protruding cargo to be carried on the towing vehicle while the trailer is in use, providing additional flexibility for specialised transport configurations.

For launch and recovery operations, the trailer is fully submersible and designed for operation in water up to a depth of two metres.

Adaptive air suspension maintains a consistent ride height regardless of load and enables height adjustment and rear tilting, supporting controlled and efficient launch and recovery operations.

 

Technical Specification / Key Features

– TARA WEIGHT: 4,770 kg
– GROSS WEIGHT: 17,000 kg
– MAXIMUM PAYLOAD: 11,730 kg
– Axles: 2 x 10 t BPW
– Wheels: 4+1,435 / 50-19,5 GOODYEAR
– Brake system: WABCO VCS II 2S/2 M
– Brake system coupling: Duo-Matic
– Adaptive air suspension
– Drawbar, length adjustment range: 1000 mm
– Drawbar, height adjustment range (hydraulic): 650-900 mm
– Electrical system: 24 V
– Length, total: 8.95-9.95 m
– Length, load unit: 7.45 m
– Width: 2.5 m
– Track width: 2.05 m
– Wheelbase: 1.38 m
– Height, loading platform: 1.18 m
– Interchangeable coupling: NATO 76 mm + VBG 57mm
– 12x retractable twistlocks, 38mm
– Hydraulic flatrack-lock
– Fully submersible – use it as a boat or pontoon launcher
– Pneumatic blow-out system that clears the brake cylinders after water launch.

Loading Conditions (example)

– Flatrack SS 3021 6,14 m
– Flatrack SS 3659 6,14 m
– 1 x 20 ft ISO-Container
– 1 x 10 ft ISO-Container
– 2 x 10 ISO-Container
– Pontoons or other equipment
– Multimodal – Other compatible cargo configurations