Asda rolls out Tiger dual-temperature double decks
Asda has begun introducing to its fleet an additional 55 temperature-controlled step-frame moving-deck double deck trailers manufactured by Tiger Trailers, 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.
The new trailers are said to 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, commented: “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 1,940mm and an upper deck height of 1,860mm, 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 includes a deep-insulated floor slab, 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, load securing suitable for slipper straps, bars and cups, an LED fuel gauge, and reinforced bay protection buffers at the rear.
Darren Holland, Tiger Trailers’ sales director, added: “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 against tree damage and bridge strikes.
Tiger has been building refrigerated trailers and rigid bodywork since 2020 in partnership with Spanish manufacturer LeciTrailer. The moving-deck double deck model was launched in 2024, and Tiger says it can currently offer a competitive lead time of 20 weeks.
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.
