TECHNICAL DETAILS
KBH AKORD ALUSTAR DROPSIDE BODIES
Product Specifications
Construction & Materials
- Frame: Robust aluminium lattice subframe (120mm longitudinal beams, 80mm cross beams) with reinforced mounting points
- Side Panels: Premium aluminium dropside panels (400mm height), anodized C-0, divided into two sections with removable centre posts
- Corner Posts: Aluminium (anodised C-0), fixed and removable options
Center Posts: 0 or 1 centre post (standard configuration) - Edge Profiles: Anodised aluminium (C-0 standard) for enhanced durability and corrosion protection
- Floor System: 15mm anti-slip waterproof plywood (standard up to L=5500mm), 18mm plywood (standard for L>5500mm or on request for shorter lengths), or aluminium sheet (optional upgrade)
- Rear Gate: Integrated monolithic tailgate (400mm height) with built-in boarding step, 3-hinge system
- Front Wall: 400mm height with 3 aluminium planking boards (standard), optional solid anodised aluminium wall up to 1600mm
Wheel Arch - Wheel Arch Configuration: Single wheel arches (standard), twin wheel option available
Load Management
- Securing System: 6 integrated floor-mounted cargo securing eyes per side (in frame edge profile)
- Attachment Options: Compatible with straps, chains, and securing bars at any position
- Edge Handles: Optional retractable handles rated to 2.5 tons (extractable from body edge)
- Access: Three-way fold-down sides (left, right, rear) for 360° cargo access with quick-release 2-hinge system per side panel
Dimensions & Capacity
- Available Lengths: Custom configurations to match chassis wheelbase
- Internal Height: Optimised for standard pallet height and construction materials (400mm side walls standard)
- Internal Width: Maximised for standard pallet dimensions
- Load Distribution: Engineered lattice subframe ensures even weight distribution
- Post Configuration: 0 or 1 centre post (standard), 2 centre posts (non-standard option)
STANDARD EQUIPMENT:
- Anti-slip waterproof plywood flooring (15mm up to 5500mm, 18mm above 5500mm)
- Rear tailgate (400mm) with integrated boarding step
- Quick-release side panel hinges (2 per panel, 3 for rear)
- 6 integrated load securing eyes per side
- Anodised edge trim profiles (C-0 standard)
- Fixed and removable center posts (0 or 1 post standard)
- Mudguards
- Aluminium corner posts (anodised C-0)
OPTIONAL ADVANCED FEATURES:
- 18mm plywood flooring (for bodies under 5500mm length)
- Aluminium sheet flooring (enhanced durability and cleaning)
- 2.5-ton retractable edge handles
- Extended front wall (1600mm solid anodised aluminium)
- Stake side extensions
- Post-free system (non-standard configuration)
- Sliding post system (non-standard configuration)
- 2 center posts (non-standard configuration for enhanced strength)
- Integrated toolbox systems
- Side marker lights (4x orange) with white and red end markers
- Ram protection system
- Outer and inner brackets (6 each side)
- Compression springs for front brackets
- Load securing rails and additional eyes
- Tarpaulin frame and cover system
- Twin wheel arch configuration
- Side guard between the wheels, also known as bicycle protection guard (or side underrun protection)
