- 11.5 metres in length with an ‘under and over’ configuration
- Sheeted sides and walkways on either side conforming to Australian Standards
- Access gates at the front to allow easy access into the trailer
- Pre-fabricated at Atlex workshop and transported directly to site for assembly (approximately one day before concrete poured)
- The complete assembly is bolted together with no on-site welding
- Base is concreted into the ground for strength and stability with the concrete floor poured on site to form floors for two decks
Description
Pre-fabrication eliminates up to 2 weeks on-site construction time
- The pre-fabricated double loading ramp will enable Australian Saleyard Industry operators the ability to either redesign their existing setups, knowing the assembly time will not hinder animal movement for weeks at a time, or they can include it in a new design when developing new green field sites
- The resulting benefit is improved animal welfare with less stress on cattle and truck driver, due to the ease and speed of loading
- The kit form allows it to be transported Australia wide at minimal cost due to the compact packaging on a rigid tray truck
- The innovation of the pre-fabricated permanent double loading ramp has reduced construction time with the ease of construction by either the saleyard operator or contractor, with a similar investment of a conventional double loading ramp
- Since the importance of animal welfare and labour efficiency is critical to the long term viability of the saleyard industry, this prefabricated permanent double loading ramp will make its contribution