Asda Adds 55 Dual-Temp’ Refrigerated Moving Double Decks

Asda has begun introducing to its fleet an additional 55 temperature-controlled step-frame moving-deck double deck trailers manufactured by Tiger, following successful trials last year. The order is Tiger's first for the dual-temperature variant of its refrigerated lifting deck trailer and will provide versatility for transporting chilled and frozen goods across the retailer's network. These new trailers deliver safer load stability, cargo capacity of up to 43 pallets or 72 cages, and reduced running costs and environmental impact through fewer journeys and streamlined maintenance.

Chris Hall, VP Asda Logistics Services, comments: "We're very pleased with these new dual-temperature moving double deck trailers from Tiger. This is Asda's third year collaborating with the manufacturer and from our team having regularly visited Tiger's factory it's always been clear to see their ongoing innovation, flexibility, and attention to detail, along with impressive support." Asda's trailers have been designed with a lower deck height of 1940mm and an upper deck height of 1860mm, giving the supermarket optimal clearances and air flow for its operations.

The three-quarter-length 10-tonne-rated lifting deck is powered by Tiger's in-house four-ram hydraulic system. The deck is operated by buttons that are accessible from both ground level and bay height, as part of Tiger's 'operator first' approach to safety. Carrier HE19 fridge units with MHS2200 single-discharge evaporators take care of the dual-temperature capabilities.

The bespoke specification delivered for these trailers includes deep-insulated floor slabs, alloy flooring to suit MHE use, a temperature-retaining shutter at the rear and a heavy-duty gate at the front of the moving deck, multi-purpose load securing, an LED fuel gauge, and reinforced rear bay protection buffers. Darren Holland, Tiger Trailers' Sales Director, says: "Asda is an integral part of Tiger's customer base and it's exciting to have worked closely with them on their latest refrigerated double deck trailers, which are the pinnacle of what we currently offer as a manufacturer. We're proud that each generation of trailers we supply Asda with incrementally raise the bar when it comes to design, engineering, safety and sustainability". 

Axscend TrailerMaster tyre pressure monitoring and electronic brake performance monitoring systems are fitted to the trailers, along with the Haldex TEM Safe Parking Valve, Nexus' ground-level sliding coupling, and extra protection to safeguard the fridge and trailer against tree damage. Tiger has been building refrigerated trailers and rigid bodywork since 2020 in partnership with Spanish manufacturer LeciTrailer. The innovative moving-deck double deck model was launched in 2024 and Tiger offers competitive lead times.

Asda's latest trailers from Tiger are finished in the retailer's bold 'Delivery from a to brie' cheese and 'Packs a crunch' carrot liveries, with 'Not all jams are bad jams' rear doors.

They join the 485 existing trailers the Cheshire manufacturer has supplied to the supermarket to date which include ambient double decks and short-length 'urban' single-deck fridge trailers.

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