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Richardson Rice Trailers

High Quality

The Europa
Technical Specification

Construction Specifications

Full height front and rear unload with integral ramp lifting aids
Fully welded, hot dipped galvanized chassis
Aluminium roof and profiled aluminium body panels
GRP nose cone and dome door
Heavy duty thermoplastic mudguards
Doors above rear ramp (travel open or closed)
Independent suspension complete with full width galvanized beam axles
Braking system with auto reverse coupling
Compliant low maintenance 12 volt lighting system
One piece plastic floor guaranteed against rot and corrosion for life of trailer

General Specifications

Plastic number plate holder
Pourable water carrier frame and large plastic container
Rear loading stands
2 pack acrylic paint system choice of 7 standard colours with many options
Rubber floor and ramp mats
Front air vent
2 side air vents
Rotary roof vent
Window, and large roof-light in nose cone
2 slide opening side windows
Interior light
Removable swivel partition
Removable head/bite guard
Adjustable padded breast and breech bars
Quick release breast bar brackets
4 internal tie rings
Moulded partition and side padding
Equine First Aid kit
3 storage nets
2 saddle racks
Wheel brace, wheel chock and holder
Jockey wheel
Spare wheel and cover with logo mounted on side

Security

Datatag Security System
Stainless steel lockable grooms door handle
Locking coupling head

Optional Extras

See price list for details

Technical Specification
Gross Weight - 2300KG
Unladen Weight - 980KG
Pay Load - 1320KG
Tyre Size - 165/R/13/8ply
Tyre Pressure - 65PSI
Overall Length - 4445mm (14ft 7ins)
Overall Width - 2184mm (7ft 2ins)
Overall Height - 2570mm (8ft 6ins)
Internal Length - 3230mm (10ft 7ins)
Internal Width - 1676mm (5ft 6ins)
Internal Height - 2160mm (7ft)
Max distance between Breast & Breech bars - 1940mm (6ft 4ins)