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Order for 170 IHETs
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delivery of 170 IHET units in two years
In June 2019 we recieved the order for 170 Inproved Heavy Equipment Transporters (IHET) for the US Department of Defense.This was the first order we recieved for the US Army and the biggest order to that date. Immediately after the order was placed, Broshuis set up a special defense production line where these trailers were built. It took us just under two years to complete the order. Read more here.
Commissioned by
US Department of Defense
Order
The delivery of 170 Improved Heavy Equipment Transporters (IHET) for transporting tanks and other heavy equipment.
Type of trailer
8-axle PL2 pendular axle semi low loaders.
It features hydraulically steered PL2 pendular axles with 600 mm travel and a minimum driving height of 860 mm. For repatriating tanks, the trailers are equipped with winch guide systems using the winch system mounted on the tractor.
Execution
Delivery of the HET project took take place between 2019 to 2021.
Tender process
In 2018, the US military recognized the critical need for a tank transporter (known as a HET: Heavy Equipment Trailer) that complied with European laws and regulations. They sought a European manufacturer with a strong track record and an experienced US partner. With our extensive experience as a defense trailer specialist since 1994, we were recommended by several NATO partners. The US Army initiated a tender process through which two manufacturers were selected to supply test trailers. We participated in collaboration with Oshkosh Defense. The trailers underwent an intensive 8-month test procedure at the US Army's test site, where they were rigorously evaluated for quality, handling, specifications, weight, ease of operation and stability. After careful evaluation, we emerged as the chosen supplier, securing the first order for 170 IHET (Improved HET) trailers for deployment in Europe.
Contract awarded in
2019
Partner
Oshkosh Defense
STANDARD 8-AXLE PENDULAR AXLE SEMI LOW LOADER
- Fifth wheel load: 20 t
- Bogie load: 96 t
- Not extendable
- Single loading ramp 3,000 x 750 mm
- PL2 pendular axle
- Hydraulic compensatoring neck
