Detailed Description:
- Robust Frame Engineering:The main beams are manufactured from 100,000 PSI yield strength steel, featuring a waffle-slab design for maximum strength-to-weight ratio. The chassis is equipped with standardized twist locks compatible with all ISO container sizes.
- Customization & Flexibility: Options include a sliding gooseneck, air-lift axles, and adjustable spacing between lock positions to handle everything from 20ft standard containers to 45ft high-cube and flat-rack units.
- Global Compliance & Safety: Designed and certified in accordance with ISO 8686, EN12642, and regional CMVR standards, each trailer is outfitted with ABS, rear underrun protection, and reflective markings for international road safety.
- Operational Efficiency: The lightweight design (as low as 5.8 tons tare) maximizes payload, while the reduced turning radius enhances maneuverability in congested port areas and logistics terminals.
Usage: Port hinterland transport, intermodal rail-truck logistics, and project cargo movement for the shipping and energy industries.
Used 40ft container skeleton semi-trailer — Key Specifications
| Type | skeleton semi-trailer |
| Condition | Used / reconditioned |
| Container size | 40ft |
| Steering | LHD or RHD, to your market |
| Origin | Shandong, China |
Specifications above describe this unit as configured. Other engine ratings, axle counts, body volumes and steering configurations are available — tell us your requirement and we will confirm the build sheet before production.
Shipping, Payment and Export Documents
Send your port and target date and we will confirm the shipping plan.
| Loading port | Qingdao / Tianjin, China |
| Shipping method | Container, breakbulk or RoRo, depending on unit size |
| Lead time | 15–30 days after deposit, depending on specification |
| Payment terms | T/T deposit with balance against the bill of lading; L/C at sight on request |
| Documents provided | Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, conformity documents |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which container sizes does this skeleton semi-trailer carry?
This skeleton trailer handles 20ft, 40ft and 45ft containers. The twist locks are positioned for standard ISO corner castings, and the sliding or fixed chassis version is chosen according to whether you need to carry mixed container lengths.
What is the payload rating?
This 3-axle unit is rated for 40T of payload, which covers a fully loaded 40ft container plus the tare weight of the trailer itself. We can build a heavier rating if your market allows higher axle loads.
Skeleton or flatbed — which is better for containers?
A skeleton chassis is lighter and lower, so it carries more payload and is easier to load from the top. A flatbed can also carry steel, timber and general cargo. If containers are more than 80% of your work, choose the skeleton.
Is it suitable for port and terminal work?
Yes. The chassis is designed for frequent twist-lock operation, tight turning circles in terminal yards and repeated high-frequency loading. Brake and suspension components are chosen for that duty cycle.
How do you ship a skeleton trailer?
Skeleton trailers ship efficiently in containers or as flat-packed breakbulk. We provide the loading plan and the full export document set, including the certificate of origin.
Why Buy From ZS Truck
- Factory-direct pricing — You buy from the manufacturer, not through a trading layer, so the price reflects the build cost plus a single margin.
- Built to your specification — Drive formula, steering side, emission standard, axle count and body configuration are set to your market before production starts.
- Export documentation handled — Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin and conformity documents are prepared with every shipment.
- Spare parts and support — Every order ships with a recommended spare parts kit, and we quote ongoing parts supply for the consumables that wear first.
For Middle East buyers in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Iraq, we supply high-temperature cooling packages, dust filtration and Euro 5 or Euro 6 engines where required.
ZS Truck (Shandong Zhongsheng Vehicle) manufactures and exports trucks and semi-trailers from Shandong, China to buyers in Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and Latin America. Contact us with your specification and destination port for a factory-direct quotation.
