The Cheetah Aero System

The only aerodynamic solution on the market for both cab and trailer.

When it comes to tractor and trailer aerodynamics many trailer manufacturers look at only one area, concentrating for example on the trailer only and using factory fitted cab air management kit.

We at Cartwright offer both the trailer and tractor aerodynamics together as one system. Both Cab and trailer aerodynamics system were designed together as a package ensuring maximum aerodynamic efficiency.

What is a Cheetah Aero System?

The Cheetah aerodynamic package consists of the following air management aids:

Cab Top Spoiler:

Three-dimensional top spoiler and extra deep side collars designed to optimise air flow on to the trailer.

Tapered Rear Skirt Quarter Panels:

Direct air-flow and reduce turbulence.

Front Aerofoil:

Aerofoil aids airflow from the cab roof fairing to the leading front edge of the trailer roof.

Rear Roof Scoop:

channels air and reduces turbulence.

Clean Underside:

clean chassis design features raised airtanks and slimline side guard droppers to allow for cleaner air flow underneath, improving drag resistance.

Open Rear Design:

Circular rear under run bar and open rear chassis design enhances under body airflow.

Large Radius Skirt:

Reduces drag by directing air-flow along the side of the trailer.

Spray Down Mudflaps:

Increase safety for other road users by reducing spray plume and save fuel by reducing vehicle drag.

Cheetah Demonstrator

Diesel price increases show no sign of coming down making fuel economy vital to the success or failure of any transport operation. As a result, there has been much debate about aerodynamic fuel saving trailers, and the fuel saving claims made by a number of manufacturers.

Overall Specification

13.6m Tandem Axle Cheetah Box Van Trailer

Key Dimensions:

King Pin	1600mm

Overall Length	13600mm
Overall Width (bottom)	2550mm
Overall Width (Top)	2470mm

Internal Height	2718mm
Internal Width (between rub rails)	2430mm
Rear Aperture Width	2187mm
Rear Aperture Height	2187mm

Overall Height (based on a 1340mm Coupling)	4218mm

Rear Loading Height	1287mm

Running Gear

Landing Gear:

Jost maintenance free landing legs

Suspension:

Air suspension

Axles:

Tandem drum brake

Brakes:

EBS

Parking Brake:

24/30 double diaphram spring brake actuators Park and shunt by landing legs

Wheels:

Steel 10 stud spigot mount centre nave

Tyres:

385/ 65r x 22.5 4 off

Mud Flaps:

Spray down mud flaps Increase safety for other road users by reducing spray plume and save fuel by reducing vehicle drag.

Chassis

Short running gear rolled I beam chassis frame. Landing leg subframe. 3 pair of ferry lashing rings with ferry trestle plate pads fitted behind rubbing plate.

Under Run

Bolt on circular rear under-run bar to EU/EEC requirements. Designed to work in conjunction with open rear chassis design to improve airflow.

Rear Frame:

Tapered stainless steel rear
Lightweight aluminium shutter
Thick buffer plates to rear
Recessed rear light clusters

Internal Features:

Translucent roof skin
28mm hardwood floor
Galvanized steel kick strips
2 off 1806 load lok tracks
2 off interior lights with timer

Coupling Box:

Slimline stainless steel sliding coupling box incorporating maintenance free nylon wheels. This extended version allows the driver to safely couple up suzie cables from ground level.

Body Panels:

constructed from 25mm recyclable lightweight plastic panel.

Aerodynamics:

Full Cheetah aerodynamic body kit consisting of:

Large radius front cantrail
Aerodynamic GRP side guards
Drag reducing rear roof scoop
Clean under chassis layout

> What is a Cheetah Aero System?

Call to arrange for a trial of the Cheetah Trailer, telephone 0161 928 0966