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1 General information SPMT’s

SPMT’s stands for Self Propelled Modular Trailers. SPMT’s are modular trailers that can be mounted to each other so
that it is possible to make any configuration necessary for transporting a load of any size and weight. SPMT’s are not
pulled by a tractor like conventional trailers, but they are equipped with a Power Pack Unit which provides the
propulsion. The SPMT’s come in modules of 4 axle lines or 6 axle lines. Each axle line has 2 axles and each axle has 2
tires.

Description Max payload Dead Weight Length Width Height

(ton) (ton) (mm) (mm) (mm)
4 Line Modules 120 16.0 5600 2430 1200 – 1800
6 Line Modules 180 24.0 8400 2430 1200 – 1800
Capacity
Power Pack Units (type 1) 14 Lines 3.5 2400 2350 1060
Power Pack Units (type 2) 40 Lines 6.7 4385 2350 1060

Mammoet has a large fleet of Self Propelled Modular Trailers with over more than 1800 axle lines. The SPMT’s are
easy to mobilize and to assemble. Mammoet operates two brands of SPMT: Kamag and Scheuerle. Both brands can
be operated together in any kind of configuration.
Each SPMT configuration can be driven by one single operator. Therefore he has the availability of a portable remote
control with clear instrumentation. The steering is done by programmable electronically controlled multidirectional
steering. Complete structures can be positioned to the millimetre.

The SPMT’s are equipped with an hydraulic jack suspension system. This system keeps the trailer deck horizontal
while driving on slopes and unevenness’s in the road.
1.1.1 Steering capabilities
One of the major advantages of SPMT’s is the great manoeuvrability of the trailers. The trailer combination can drive
forward, backward, sideways, diagonal and can even rotate on the spot (carrousel).

1.1.2 Combination examples

Another major advantage is the modular construction capability of the SPMT’s. Each module can be connected to each
other. The can be connected next to each other by means of a couple block, or they can be connect straight behind
each other. The modules can also be place underneath an object unconnected to each other. Any configuration is
possible.

4 x 6 liners SPMT arrange in a cross arrangement Different configurations

1.1.3 Operations
Prior to the operations, the trailers will be mobilized to the site, mostly by truck. They also fit easily on a flat rack, which
is easy to transport them with containerships. For the unloading and the assembly of the SPMT’s only a 70 tons
hydraulic crane is necessary. The modules will be unloaded from the truck and assembled together in the right
configuration. The trailers will be equipped with sufficient packing.
SPMT’s can easily be transported

Loading with SPMT

The load can be placed on the SPMT’s in two ways:
1. The load will be lifted by means of a crane or jacks onto the SPMT’s.
2. Drive the SPMT combination underneath the load, and lift it up by means of the hydraulic suspension system.

Loading the item by means of the hydraulic suspension

system is on big advantage of the SPMT’s. During
driving the trailerdeck has an height of 1.500 mm. This
deck can be lowered or lifted 300 mm. To lift an item on
top of the trailer deck by means of the hydraulic
suspensions system, the following procedure is
followed.

3. The trailerdeck of the SPMT is lowered to

approximately 1.200 mm.
4. The SPMT’s are driven underneath the item.
5. The item is loaded by raising the trailerdeck.
6. The item is lifted from its support by raising
the trailerdeck more.

The unloading of the load can be done in the opposite

way.

The trailers will be positioned under the modules in such a way that the packing meets the “strong” points of the
structure. When the item is loaded on the trailer, the item will be secured by means of lashing.

Transport route
To calculate ground bearing pressures (indicated in tons per square metre), the load is considered to be supported
uniformly by a ground area equivalent to the projected area of the trailer deck (this uniform condition strictly applies at
the sub-base level approximately 700mm below the tyres contract points). Maximum carrying capacity over projected
area always yields a pressure calculated in this manner of less than 10 ton per square metre.
 The swept area on the route of the trailer path to the modules final destination should be made good and well
compacted to be able to support the imposed pressures and local tyre loadings imposed by our trailers to avoid rutting.

1.1.4 Reference projects

Transport reactor 2,000 ton to lifting location Load out yacht on barge

Transport factory module to its place Load out of platform of 12,000 tons with 470 axle lines.