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Just got home from Mishawaka, IN. We replaced a Transformer that exploded a couple months ago. We loaded the unit onto a rail car 2 weeks ago in Roanoke, IN. It arrived last week in Edwardsburg, MI. Where we loaded it onto a 500 Ton Capacity Goldhofer Trailer. It has a total of 14 axles, each one having 8 tires, spreading the weight of the 245 Ton Transformer over a total of 112 tires. It is self leveling, self prepelled and is driven/leveled by hydraulics.
Once it(transformer) is totally assembled, it will weigh more than 375 Tons. The trailer weighs approximately 72 Ton and is actually three seperate sections that are connected. More sections can be added to the front, rear or the sides for longer, wider and heavier pieces.
The 14 mile haul from Edwardsburg to the Sub-Station in Mishawaka took 6 hours. Here are some photos from the job.
Once it(transformer) is totally assembled, it will weigh more than 375 Tons. The trailer weighs approximately 72 Ton and is actually three seperate sections that are connected. More sections can be added to the front, rear or the sides for longer, wider and heavier pieces.
The 14 mile haul from Edwardsburg to the Sub-Station in Mishawaka took 6 hours. Here are some photos from the job.