How ATM Trailers Transformed DTS’s Heavy Haulage Game

When you run a tree services company with serious machinery and even more serious responsibilities, you need equipment that won’t just survive – it needs to perform. That’s why Drouin Tree Services turned to Australian Trailer Manufacturers Pty Ltd (ATM), a local leader in trailer engineering based in Trafalgar, Victoria.

A Custom Solution for Serious Haulage

At Drouin Tree Services, we recently took delivery of a custom-built quad float trailer from ATM Trailers. Designed from the ground up by Neil Cooper and his team, the trailer is more than just a piece of transport equipment — it’s a strategic investment in our ability to move fast, work efficiently, and respond to emergency jobs without delay.

Our operations involve transporting some of the heaviest machines in the business — including a Sennebogen tree handler, 20-tonne and 30-tonne excavators, and tractors with reach mowers. With this level of gear, generic solutions just don't cut it. That’s where ATM delivered.

Built Tough, Built Right

The trailer includes:

• Rear steer axles for improved manoeuvrability on tight regional roads and job sites.
• Deck widening capabilities to an impressive 3.5 metres, accommodating oversized loads safely and legally.
• A top deck with fold-down ramps, allowing us to transport skid steers, long vehicles, rakes, and specialised attachments with ease.

This setup has allowed us to keep our overall vehicle length under 20 metres when paired with our Volvo prime mover – a major win for compliance, safety, and access on rural and urban job sites alike.

“It’s been a fantastic investment,” says Jason from Drouin Tree Services.
“Not only has it improved our capabilities, but it’s also reduced downtime and significantly increased our rapid response in emergencies. We’ll definitely be investing in more ATM trailers in the future.”

Why This Matters

For companies like DTS that operate in time-sensitive, high-risk environments, reliability is everything. Whether it’s emergency storm cleanups, powerline vegetation clearing, or moving heavy earthmoving gear between councils, the ability to mobilise quickly makes a real difference in community safety and job efficiency.

Working with a manufacturer like ATM — who truly understands regional conditions, regulatory constraints, and operational realities — means we can do more, faster, with fewer compromises.

A Local Collaboration That Works

This guest feature is part of a growing collaboration between Drouin Tree Services and ATM Trailers to support and promote high-quality local manufacturing and professional vegetation management services.

We’re proud to stand behind businesses that build Aussie-tough gear for Aussie conditions — and we encourage others in the industry to explore how investing in the right equipment can transform your service delivery too.

Want to see the trailer in action or learn more about how DTS handles large-scale vegetation projects across Victoria?
👉 Visit Drouin Tree Services
👉 Explore ATM Trailers

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