When choosing a TBX base, map where the unit is loaded and who moves it with which equipment. Test the variant on the actual route before assuming it will work at your site.
Wheeled base
For last-point delivery that requires pushing, test floor joints, slopes and thresholds with a loaded sample. Check turning space and manoeuvring at the stopping point too.
Pallet base
For forklift or pallet-truck flows, measure fork approach direction, lifting clearance and drop-off space. If it enters an automated line, confirm conveyor acceptance dimensions against the model drawing.
| Check | Wheeled | Pallet |
|---|---|---|
| Movement | Push and steer | Forklift or pallet truck |
| Site trial | Threshold, slope, turn | Fork approach, drop-off space |
| Vehicle/site fit | Actual route dimensions | Base and equipment dimensions |
For a mixed fleet, record each model's outer dimensions and loading direction separately. Plan racks and vehicles from the drawing for the variant being ordered, not from a catalogue assumption.
Body, insulation and fittings are the same in both variants; the GEBHARDT Isotec TBX differs only in how it meets the floor.
State the base variant on the quotation and compare the label with the order record before dispatch. That record helps identify a wrong base at receipt.
