Mobile Solutions - Part 1: Single Axle Trailers
3/20/2007 | Jeffrey Burros
In June of 2000, Alkota Cleaning Systems, Inc. (Alkota) purchased California-based All American Cleaning Systems (All American). This acquisition expanded our distribution network for quality cleaning equipment throughout the Southwest and eventually the entire United States and export markets. The acquisition also introduced a fantastic trailer package into the Alkota product offering.
Since that time, hundreds of Alkota, All American, and now Whitco Cleaning Systems (Whitco) customers have realized the superior quality and capabilities of our trailer packages and other mobile cleaning solutions. We have expanded our trailer lines to include a great mix of standard models with useful options. In addition, we have built many custom trailer systems for specific applications and industries. Contract cleaners, state and local governments, even military organizations recognize that our mobile products are highly engineered to meet the diverse and demanding needs of mobile users.
Over the next several weeks we will be posting a series of online articles to highlight our standard and custom trailer capabilities. Although we will not feature every unique trailer we have built so far, many great designs and applications will be showcased. We trust you will be impressed by the capabilities of our engineering and fabrication teams. We also think you will learn a great deal about our strength as a provider of high quality mobile cleaning solution.
To kick off this article series, I want to introduce our line of standard trailers by providing details on our three smallest units. Each is D.O.T. approved, constructed with heavy tubular steel frames, and powder coated for a durable finish. They have numerous features designed to support your mobile cleaning needs, and all three are great looking packages.
DETAIL TRAILER
Originally designed to meet the needs of automotive detailing teams, this trailer is the smallest standard unit we offer. The Detail Trailer is engineered to carry a cold pressure washer, a single water tank, and related hose reels and tools. You have the choice of adding a custom cleaning system or one of our Mobile Wash Systems depending on your needs.
- Deck Size: 48” x 72”
- Overall Size: 70” x 127”
- 2” x 2” tubular 11 gauge frame with 2” x 3” center beam
- 11 gauge steel on front and rear decks for equipment mounting
- Single 2000# idler straight axle
- 3500# coupler with 2” ball receiver
- 500# swing-up jack with wheel
- Safety chains with hooks
- Chrome wheels with 205/75/r15 tires
- 12 volt electrical system - tail lights and license plate
- 4-pin flat electrical plug
- Powder coated for durable finish
PALLET TRAILER
As the newest addition to our standard line of trailers, this unit is designed to fit on a pallet for ease of shipping. The wheels and jack with coupler are removed and attached to the pallet, which can be handled with a standard forklift. Though compact and easy to ship, the unit can carry a decent sized hot water washer for significant cleaning power on the go.
This trailer was introduced in 2006 and has been well received as it offers a nice package for portable hot water cleaning with a greatly reduced freight cost.
- Deck Size: 48” x 88”
- Overall Size: 72” x 125”
- 2” x 3” tubular 11 gauge frame
- 16 gauge fenders
- Single 3500# idler drop axle
- Removable hitch with 3500# coupler with 2” ball receiver
- 500# swing-up jack with wheel
- Safety chains with hooks
- 200 gallon water tank with 14 gauge stainless straps and 1 1/2” gate valve
- 12 volt electrical system - tail lights and license plate
- 4-pin flat electrical plug
- Powder coated for durable finish
Popular options for this unit include:
- Electric brakes with rechargeable breakaway system
- Hose reel (high pressure)
- 50’ 3/8” high pressure hose assembly
- Hose reel (inlet water)
- 50’ 3/4” water hose with auto-fill
SINGLE AXLE TRAILER
Based on All American’s original trailer design, our current generation single axle trailer is a great package for mobile cleaners needing a full-sized system. This trailer is capable of carrying a wide variety of hot pressure washers, as well as hose reels and detergents needed for the job. It is an absolutely beautiful trailer that looks great behind a vehicle and in use at the job site.
- Deck Size: 48” x 93”
- Overall Size: 72” x 143”
- 2” x 3” tubular 11 gauge frame with 3” x 3” x 3/16” center beam
- 16 gauge fenders
- Single 3500# drop axle with electric brakes
- Rechargeable breakaway system
- 3500# coupler with 2” ball receiver
- 500# swing-up jack with wheel
- Safety chains with hooks
- Chrome wheels with 205/75/r15 tires
- 230 gallon water tank with auto-fill and 1 1/2” gate valve, in cage
- 1 high pressure hose reel with 100 feet of 3/8” 3000 psi hose assembly
- 1 inlet hose reel with 100 feet of 3/4” water hose assembly
- 3/4” in-line water filter – 50 micron stainless steel filter
- 12 volt electrical system - tail lights, running lights, and license plate
- 7-pin round electrical plug
- Powder coated for durable finish
We are very proud of our mobile cleaning solutions and feel they are the best units available in the industry. They are attractive packages engineered for durability and daily use.
The single axle models presented in this article are excellent trailers at the smaller end of our standard line. Next week we will highlight our tandem axle units which bring increased capacity to mobile cleaning operations. Then we will show you some impressive custom projects that we have enjoyed working on the past few years. Please join us again for the next article in this series and stop by your local Alkota, All American, or Whitco dealer to discuss how a quality mobile cleaning solution can be incorporated into your business.
For more information on the mobile solutions presented in this article contact Jeff Burros at 800-255-6823
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