Importing an American Artic Trailer, Anyone done it?

[andyxs]

The company I work for are looking at bringing in some specialist Artic mounted equipment from america, I am just trying to check if anyone has done it and what issues we are likely to face as non of us are from a trucking background (If somebody knows of a good import company or someone to speak too regarding this id be greatful).

The equipment is an integral part of the trailer and the whole trailer basically lies flat when not in use, being jacked up for transport.

https://eu.ironplanet.com/jsp/s/item/1637313?ipref...

so apart from VOSA being a big issue (though we have been advised that it could be registered as a specialist vehicle) is it even compatible with UK/EU trucks? (some of our work may be in the eu) any and all issues likley to be faced? we have imported plenty of gear before but it has usually been in containers, this suits us as the way it "kneels" means the unit can be transported as a whole, our current systems are modular and require a crane to be built on site.

Cheers

[andyxs]

Thanks Bigwheels/all. for sure i think we would piggyback it away from the port back to our yard as a starter for 10, it was mainly around the lift systems and pin connectors etc along with breaking systems being broadly compatible and acceptable as the point is long term its a drag and drop trailer keeping the heights in mind.
Cheers