VA Dolly Trifold Nov 2006.pub (Recovered)

What drivers have said…
“They are light and easy to move when hooking sets.”
The Customer says it best...
“After many years of standardizing to a
conventional dolly made by another manufacturer, we selected the Silver Eagle VA
because of features that pay for themselves in the long run.”
- Daniel E. Umphress, FedEx Freight
“The VA is a strong, low maintenance dolly.
When it becomes necessary it is the easiest
dolly to work on. Our drivers love it. It is the
first dolly out of the yard.”
- Larry Schultz, UPS Freight
“The Silver Eagle dolly does have reduced
tire wear. Also, the drivers love their balance and ease of handling. The replaceable drawbar and shock housing eye are
valuable features.”
“They are more stable when hauling triples. There is
less trailer sway.”
“Seemed to me that the Silver Eagle is more stable
than our other gears.”
- Jim Raynor, FedEx National LTL
“I’ve worked on a lot of dollies. The Eagle
VA is the easiest to maintain.”
- Mike Bullard, SYSCO Food Services—
Alabama
Converter Dolly
“I like how stable the rear pup is in the mirror.”
“I like the hitch with the shock absorb system. It takes
a lot of the slap out.”
“I also like the positive locks on the 5th wheel and not
having to jerk on it with a hook.”
“...liked the low profile of the frame. Very easy to
hook and unhook because there was a lot of room to
work.”
“...easier to hook lines.”
“I didn’t experience any roll-out.”
What maintenance people have
said…
“...like to work on these dollies better because they
are easier to move around and it is easier to see the
wiring and connections under the 5th wheel.”
“The bolt system makes it much easier to replace the
tongue and eye if necessary.”
- USF Dugan
“Silver Eagle Manufacturing has been a
valued supplier of converter dollies to Watkins Motor Lines for ten years. The Silver Eagle VA dolly has proven to be a high performing, low maintenance cost product.
Driver acceptance has been particularly
positive. Silver Eagle is an innovative manufacturer and their people highly responsive
to our needs.”
Eagle VA
5825 NE Skyport Way
Portland, OR 97218
Phone: 800-547-6792
Phone: 503-281-0727 ΠFax: 503-335-2171
Invest in the highest performing
dolly known to the trucking industry. The dolly used by the largest
carrier in the world and selected
by other leadership fleets such as
• FedEx Express, Freight and
Ground
• Watkins Motor Lines
• SYSCO Food Service
• Old Dominion
• Motor Cargo
• FritoLay
• Vitran
• Ben E. Keith
• & many more
Michael King - VP, Sales and Support
michael.king@silvereaglemfg.com
Alyson Bennett - Sales Coordinator
alyson.bennett@silvereaglemfg.com
Tel: 800-547-6792
www.silvereaglemfg.com
LOWEST MAINTENANCE COST
The EAGLE VA Dolly looks
different because it is different. It’s
better.
The huck-bolted drawbar and rubber-mounted
eye provide for easy repair or replacement
without cutting or welding. Also, there are no
radius rods to adjust or wear out. Much easier
access to fifth wheel mechanisms.
EASE of HANDLING and SAFETY
The VA dolly has
superior balance.
Drawbar weight
and counterbalance have
been engineered so people can lift the
drawbar and
move the dolly
with comparable
ease. The dolly can be readily tilted to its
rear frame for storage and maintenance.
DURABILITY and LONG LIFE
Our 1/4 inch steel constuction and new design has doubled the
strength of our
drawbar. An
eleven stage
E-Coat priming
process protects against
corrosion and
provides a
base for a durable finish
that looks
good while
others have
become
rusted and
ragged looking. The VA
Dolly maintains
a good finish three to four times longer than
competitive products. We are the exclusive
provider of E-Coated dollies.
dollies provide significantly longer tire life
than conventional dollies.
The Silver Eagle rigid drawbar acts as a
torque arm. Starting and stopping torque
applies against the axle and accordingly
no axle and spring windup occurs during
braking. This feature strongly contributes
to Silver Eagle’s longer tire mileage.
WORRY-FREE FIFTH WHEEL
SMOOTHEST RIDE
The new front pull handle on our fifth
wheel is getting tremendous reviews from
drivers, fleet managers and safety departments.
The two-stage leaf spring system ensures the
smoothest spring ride on the road—loaded or
empty. A ride that approaches air.
HIGHEST STABILITY
Independent studies have demonstrated that
our no slack suspension with transverse springs
mounted on the frame instead of the axle provides 18% improved rollover
stability compared to conventional longitudinal spring dollies. Suspension
components are
mounted in rubber “isolation
blocks” to eliminate freeplay.
There is stability built in for tracking without sway
or unusual “wheel hop.” The load is pulled directly from the axle rather than through a platform mount.
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Requires half as much exertion to
open the jaw.
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Less strain on muscles and joints.
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More productive drivers.
Clean uniforms.
Reduced exposure to back, shoulder, arm and head injuries.
Also, the Silver Eagle fifth wheel makes it
much easier for the driver to confirm that
the king pin has really been captured by
the jaw and that it is safe to move the
equipment.
Value Added—
LONGEST TIRE LIFE
Cambered and toed-in axle
alignment provide for alignment
under dynamic load and return
steering characteristics. Tire research by a prominent tire
manufacturer show Silver Eagle
The difference that pays for itself time and time again...