TMC provides turnkey tractor unit setups designed for performance, safety, and durability. Each build is configured to meet your operational needs, from sliding fifth wheels and hydraulics to custom guards, light setups, and accessories, ensuring every unit leaves ready for work and compliant with heavy transport requirements.
Fully Integrated Setup
Complete turnkey tractor fit-out including sliding or fixed JOST fifth wheels, hydraulic systems, guards, and custom lighting.
Precision Fit and Finish
Alloy chequer infills, custom rear alloy light brackets, and integrated chassis covers deliver a clean, professional finish.
Heavy-Duty Components
Plastic guards on zinc steel poles with black plastic brackets & mudflaps as standard.
Smart Design for Clearance
Angled chassis rails prevent clashing with trailers; all factory lighting is remounted onto TMC’s purpose-built alloy mounts.
Reliable Connections
Junction box with Duomatic, ABS, and electrical plugs, fitted and tested for immediate fleet compatibility.
Storage
Alloy Toolboxes with stainless-steel doors, chassis-mounted
Guards
Guard Dress-Up: Stainless-steel infills between ribs, stainless guards
Stainless Guards: For premium durability and visual appeal
Connections
Trimatic Coupling: Quick-connect setup for hydraulic or pneumatic systems
LED Indicator to indicate when 5th wheel jaws are locks
Greaseless top plate, sliding 5th wheels
Rear Light Bars
Fully clad, TIG-welded stainless-steel pressed light bar or full aluminium pressed light bar
Hydraulic Fit-Out Options
Single-line, twin-line, or combination wet kits available, with alloy or steel tanks (100–250 L), matched flow rates, and in-cab or manual controls.
All systems are built with quality components and installed ready-to-run at TMC’s Auckland, Hamilton, or Christchurch workshops.
TMC can help you determine the ideal configuration — from wheelbase and fifth-wheel position to hydraulics and guard options. Our team provides practical advice and turnkey fit-outs tailored to your operation.
Yes. We can retrofit hydraulic systems, fifth wheels, and accessories to existing trucks — provided chassis modifications aren’t required.
Tippers and transporters, generally use a single-line system, while sidelifters require twin-line or combination setups. TMC can advise the best system for your needs.
Yes. All work is carried out to NZTA and LT400 standards, and certification is arranged as part of the build or retrofit.
TMC tractor unit setups are backed by nationwide after-sales support through our own workshops in Auckland, Hamilton and Christchurch and authorised service agents in all main centres. Our team provides warranty repairs, servicing, and genuine parts to keep you on the road.
We also operate a full online parts store with hundreds of trailer components, from axles and suspension parts to lights, mudguards, and hardware, all available for fast delivery across New Zealand.
👉 Shop online: tmc.kiwi/parts
With over 77 years of experience, TMC is proudly New Zealand owned and operated, delivering trailers built for Kiwi conditions. Our nationwide service network and proven reputation mean you get support wherever you are—and performance you can trust. Join the many operators who rely on TMC to keep their business moving.
Engineered for NZ, designed to perform – not just to comply
With 3 generations of experience, we know what works and doesn’t
Nationwide support backed by the best warrant in the industry
Trusted by NZ’s biggest transport companies and local operators alike
