40 Foot Gooseneck Container Chassis

 

With a length of 40 foot 6 inches and a GVWR of 67,200 lbs (30,481 kg), this gooseneck (GN) tandem axle chassis is designed for the stevedoring and transportation of one ISO 40ft container.

Chassis is designed and built according to Association of American Railroads (AAR), Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), International Standards Organization (ISO), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Department of Transportation (DOT), American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), and  Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association (TTMA) standards.  

The container chassis frame and main fabricated parts are made from high strength low alloy steel ASTM A572 Grade 50, having a minimum yield point of 50,000 PSI or higher. Some of the standard components include 10x20 tires on 5 spoke wheels, spring suspension, antilock braking system (ABS), and two-speed landing legs.  Lots of available upgrades from radials and air rides to paint color.

Chassis can be stacked up to 5 high for power only transport.

      
 
40 Foot Gooseneck Chassis Specifications:
 
Overall Length:  40’-10”
Overall Width: 96”
King Pin Location: 30” from rear face of front bolster
Coupler Height:  48” 
Tare Weight: 6,600 lbs
Main Rails: Two hot rolled structural steel, ASTM-A572 Grade 50 “I” beams. Wide flange 12” in depth 19 lbs/ft.
Landing Gear: Two-speed mechanism and square leg tubing with 10” x 10” low profile sand shoes
Suspension: Hutch with Three Leaf Springs (11,000 lb capacity each) 
Axles: Two axles of 5” round and 22,500 lb beam capacity each; 16.5 x 7-inch Q brakes; automatic type slack adjusters   
Brake System: Meritor Wabco 2S/1M Anti-lock Braking System; 30/30 Spring brake chambers
Tires / Wheels  10.00 x 20 tires on 5 spoke wheels
Electrical: 12 Volt with plug type connectors, 7-way plug, sealed wire harnesses and lights
Twist Locks: Cast steel to engage ISO corner castings
Paint:    Commercial sandblast, primer, and high quality paint system
Other: Conspicuity Tape, Bumper, 24 x 30 Mud Flaps