Learn the advantages of roll on roll off equipment

The roll on – roll off  equipment allows the optimization in the transport of the most diverse types of loads with agility and practicality, providing not only a wide flexibility in the logistics but also cost reduction.

Adaptable to different applications, the hydraulic drive system can be used to move boxes, platforms, tanks dump trucks and fixed boards

But do you know what is the roll on – roll off technology? What is its application? What are its main advantages? Check below and understand how this equipment can increase efficiency and safety in your transport operations.

Understand what is the roll on roll off

The  roll on roll off term refers to bodies, buckets or tanks transported by truck or tractor trailer which its load enters and leaves by itself, using a chassis with wheels moved by the roll on roll off implement. Due to the different forms of control, they offer flexibility in handling and are easy to operate.

The roll on roll off system began to be used in Brazil in the 80s, when this technology was brought from Europe. Since then, the system with hydraulic drive has gained more and more space in the transportation sector.

See the advantages of the roll on roll off system

The main advantage of the  roll on roll off mechanism is the speed at which the cargo is loaded onto the truck or tractor – around only two minutes. In addition, in less than eight minutes this equipment can carry a different load, simply by changing the type of bodywork.

Due to its simple and quick system of implement removal and replacement, the roll on – roll off system makes it possible to use the same truck for different utilities and applications, avoiding vehicles standing idle waiting for loading.

This process increases efficiency and generates more profit for the transporter, because a stopped bucket, waiting for its loading, has a much lower cost than a stopped working truck. Another advantage is that the loading on the devices (body, bucket, tank or container) can be done with the device on the ground. While the device is loaded, the truck can carry another device.

Have more economy and mobility

By using the roll on roll off equipment, there is a reduction of the vehicle and driver downtime and it also lowers the time and costs involved in transportation.

The cost of the cubic meter of a roll on – roll off bucket is similar to the cost of the cubic meter of an industrial warehouse, with the difference that roll on bodies have more  mobility and versatility. The roll on – roll off implement allows that the load tilting can be done with a normal bucket. In addition, the device also serves as warehouse to the products.

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Learn how the roll on roll off system is also used in the field

The use of trailers with roll on roll off mechanical arms, capable of loading and unloading the products with autonomy and agility, has been optimizing transportation also in the agricultural sector.

The Roblift Agro is a roll on roll off agricultural trailer for tractor coupling, used for loading, unloading and transporting products with agility and safety. Thanks to the roll on/roll off system, the mechanical arm is driven by a hydraulic system, making it capable of loading, tilting and unloading the most diverse types of implements and products.

With independent hydraulic system, the trailer is coupled to a tractor to assist in the transportation of the most diverse products, such as grains, fertilizers, machines, distributors of limestone, tanks of water supply and broth for fertilization.

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Know  Robustec road solutions and implements

Robustec has transport solutions that offer safety and optimize performance in a wide range of applications. With its own engineering and development sector, the company develops custom solutions for its customers in the road and agricultural sectors, such as dump trucks, buckets, roll on roll off boxes, straps, ratchets and load tie down accessories, parking jacks and load lift slings.