Beet trailer: Designed to perform, built to last
25th September 2025
The Beet Wellington from Richard Western is a heavy duty, high-performance trailer with extra strength in the chassis, body and running gear to cope with heavy-duty workloads.
Available in 16–24-tonne models, it features a single five-stage anti-corrosive tipping ram and a robust double acting hydraulic bulldozing tailgate with high clearance.
The commercial 100mm two or three leaf parabolic suspension system is designed specifically for agriculture to reduce body roll, giving greater stability on hillsides and uneven land, while the height adjustable sprung drawbar system provides active suspension with rebound control.
For faster tipping, single six-stage vertical pushing tipping rams with a 60-degree tipping angle reduce tipping times and prevent unnecessary strain on the trailer’s body and chassis.
The 26in, 1,400mm diameter wheels make for easier towing in difficult conditions.
David Hammond of Red House Farm in Yaxley, Suffolk is a sugar beet grower and contractor, farming on medium to heavy ground. He grows just over 28ha of beet on his own land, but with his contract work he usually lifts over 1,200ha of sugar beet each year in total.
David purchased his current Richard Western Beet Wellington 20t trailer from Ernest Doe Wymondham just over three years ago, to replace his previous Richard Western trailer.
David commented: “To be honest, I’ve always had Richard Western trailers as the strength and build quality is so good – even after three harvests, with just a quick clean the trailer still looks like new. Their paintwork is second-to-none.
“It’s also got a steering back axle, which is really very good – it saves a lot of wear on the tyres. In fact I’ve still got the original set after three years on there. It’s also a really comfortable, easy trailer to pull.”
With Richard Western’s factory only 8–10 miles down the road, David says it gives him peace of mind in case anything goes wrong – although he points out that he’s rarely had issues in all the time he’s owned a Richard Western trailer.
“When it’s time to replace this one, of course I’ll take a look at all the options available – but I see a lot of beet trailers when I’m working, and so far for me, none of them compare,” David concludes.
For more information, visit the Richard Western website.
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