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erco built an events trailer for the
said one of the challenges was that Hendok
Mercedes-Benz Commercial Division in
wanted the double-tiered track to be
2000 and now, 16 years later, Hendok,
adjustable to accommodate vehicles of
a company that is passionate about racing
different heights on the lower and upper
supercars, has bought it.
deck. This process of adjusting the track also
Hendok’s Freddie de Kock approached
Serco to refurbish the trailer to carry his
prized cargo of Porsche and Nissan sports
needed to be user friendly to suit a oneperson operation.
“We achieved this by developing a
cars, but also wanted the trailer to double as
lightweight aluminium arm to fix into the
an entertainment centre at racing events.
double stacking rail, which allows easy
It was decided to rebuild and modernise
adjustment to suit the varying heights of
the body and chassis, with the front section
the vehicles being transported. The design
of the trailer being equipped with a shower,
also allows easy access between the upper
air conditioning and other comforts.
deck tracks when loading and securing
Serco’s design and technical staff got
together with De Kock and his Hendok
team to understand the requirements fully.
The trailer now includes features like
a double stacking system with tracks
vehicles,” said Holcroft.
Once in position, Serco-supplied Loadlok
straps are used to secure the vehicles while
in transit.
A very pleased De Kock said, “It was
for loading supercars, as well as a 220V
a pleasure working with the Serco team,
power supply complete with inverter and
knowing they were prepared to listen to
batteries. The two tiers are accessed using
our requirements and with their engineering
a specialised column lift.
expertise helping us to bring the project to
Serco’s managing director, Clinton Holcroft,
reality.”
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Serco delivers double tier trailer
for supercars
One of the Hendok cars being loaded into the trailer built by Serco.
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