NEAT Vehicles started building lightweight semi trailers and lightweight artic trailers many years ago, back when they were relatively unknown. These trailers generally fit into two categories: the first is where the tractor unit or prime mover and the trailer can be driven on a car licence if their combined weight is 8,250 kg or less; the second applies when the plated train weight of the tractor unit exceeds 8,250 kg and must be driven with an LGV licence.

Most of the lightweight vehicles and trailers we have built fall into the first category, as this typically meets our customers’ requirements.

These combinations are sometimes known as mini artic trailers or fifth wheel trailers.

With the advent of Individual Vehicle type Approval (IVA) it is becoming more difficult to design and build these within the IVA regulations but we have now done several lightweight semi trailers which have been type approved.

You just have to look at the creations like the Lionheart glass lightweight trailer to see that the next creation is just around the corner.