Like the smell of a freshly cut lawn on a summers day, it makes sense to pair your safe and efficient Zero Turn Mower with a reliable purpose built Jimboomba Trailer. Aluminium Trailer So you have done your research and you agree that Zero Turn mowers are faster, safer, more efficient and more comfortable than
Continue reading »Electric Brakes and Heavy Duty Trailers: how do they work?
Electric Brakes on your trailer are similar to the drum brakes on your car. The difference is that your car brakes are actuated by hydraulic pressure, while your electric trailer brakes are actuated by an electromagnet. The electrical current is fed into the system by the in-car controller and it flows through to the electromagnets
Continue reading »Excavator Trailer: Make sure your safety chains are up to the task
Trailer safety chains, getting it right. All pig trailers with rigid drawbars (with or without breakaway brakes) and any other trailer without breakaway brakes must be fitted with safety chains that are marked in accordance with the relevant Australian Standard. It must comply with the following: – trailers that do not exceed 2500kg ATM must
Continue reading »Thinking outside the box, think Jimboomba Trailers – aluminium trailers
In the market there is a variety of options for machinery and equipment trailers, and it can be challenging to select the right trailer for the right job. It is safe to say that Jimboomba Trailers and Fabrication (JTF) have recognised this dilemma and worked to develop a unique range of trailers to suit a
Continue reading »Introduction to Jimboomba Trailers and Fabrication
Welcome to all to our new site. Please feel free to look around and leave some comments for us. All trailers are designed and manufactured on site which sets us apart from many others in the industry. We pride ourselves in giving you, the opportunity to work closely with our team to develop and design
Continue reading »Override Trailer Brakes: How do they work?
Override couplings are a mechanical braking system designed to apply the brakes on a trailer when the towing vehicle begins to slow or come to a stop. They are a very useful braking system and are used on most commercial trailers GTM 2000kg or under. The brakes on the trailer are engaged via a
Continue reading »“Aluminium offers greater strength to weight ratio then steel!”
Aluminium is typically perceived as not as strong as steel, but if used correctly and at the right structural grade it can offer a great strength to weight ratio. This is where aluminium machine trailers are a great viable option when tow weight is an issue. You always need to consider the load and tow
Continue reading »Wiring a trailer and plug
Wiring a Trailer and Plug There are several types of plugs / sockets for your plant trailer and vehicle on the market. The most common of them is a 7 pin round or 7 pin flat. Some newer vehicles are now incorporating a 12 pin flat for more options on power to trailers. Below are
Continue reading »Towing Tips
Towing Tips If you are towing a trailer, you immediately come to realise that this is a different beast to just driving a single vehicle. Driving your 4WD or towing vehicle on its own comes naturally after a while – you get to know how it handles. But hitch up something on the rear end
Continue reading »Trailer Brakes??
Does your trailer need brakes? Electric /over ride /both or just one axle????? Does it seem confusing? Legal requirements for Australia can become confusing to some. There is legislation (VSB01) governing the design regulations for Trailers. Here is an exert from the Transport Department website regarding custom trailer brakes. Heavy Duty Trailers having
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