SHIFTR: The Smart Trailer for Commercial Operators in NZ

If you run a transport business, workshop, hire company, fleet operation, or equipment yard, you know the reality:

Moving vehicles and machinery isn’t the hard part.
Doing it safely, quickly, and profitably is.

Tow trucks are expensive to run.
Ramps are slow and risky.
And relying on subcontractors eats into your margins.

SHIFTR changes that.

It’s a purpose-built lowering car trailer designed for real commercial work: letting one person load vehicles, machinery, or equipment quickly, safely, and on their own schedule.

Built for the Jobs NZ Operators Handle Every Day

Across New Zealand, commercial operators are constantly moving:

• Cars, utes, and light commercial vehicles
• Ride-on mowers and landscaping machinery
• ATVs, side-by-sides, and bikes
• Small plant and site gear
• Soft tyred machinery
• Auction, repo, and insurance vehicles

Whether you’re collecting from a breakdown, shifting fleet vehicles, or delivering sold equipment, you’re loading and unloading constantly.

And every time you rely on ramps, manual winching, or outside help, you add risk, time, and cost.

Why SHIFTR Works for Commercial Use

SHIFTR is a steel-framed car trailer with a remote-controlled hydraulic deck that lowers flat to the ground at a shallow 4° angle.

That means safer loading, faster turnarounds, and fewer headaches on the job.

Key features that matter on the ground:

• Ground-level loading
  No ramps, no steep angles, less risk of damage or injury
• Over-the-tyre tie-downs
  Fast, secure restraint without guesswork
• 2050mm wide deck
  Handles cars, small machinery, and equipment with ease
• True solo operation
  One operator can load and move safely
• Tow with your existing ute or truck
  No special licence required for most setups
• Built for commercial use
  Tough steel construction designed to handle daily work

From site pickups to workshop transfers, breakdown recovery to fleet logistics — SHIFTR simply gets the job done.

Expand Your Capability Without Expanding Overheads

Adding transport capability traditionally meant buying a tow truck or outsourcing jobs.

With SHIFTR, many NZ businesses now:

• Offer paid pickup and delivery services
• Recover vehicles internally instead of subcontracting
• Move machinery between sites more efficiently
• Attend auctions and collect multiple assets in one trip
• Respond faster to customers and clients

And because it’s simple to operate, any trained staff member can handle the job.

Low Running Costs. Strong ROI.

At its price point, SHIFTR offers serious value compared with dedicated tow vehicles or constant subcontracting.

For NZ operators:

• Minimal maintenance requirements
• No engine, drivetrain, or complex servicing
• Straightforward insurance
• Modular parts and simple repairs

For many businesses, it pays for itself quickly through saved subcontracting costs alone.

A Smarter Way to Move

SHIFTR is already helping NZ transport operators, workshops, hire fleets, and contractors move faster and work safer every day.

If you’re tired of ramps, delays, and unnecessary costs, this is the tool built for the job.