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S8HY (Hybrid S8/S812)

Cell-on-Wheels (COW)

For the ultimate in integrated mobile towers, look no further than our S8 Hybrid mobile portable communication tower.  Our S8 Hybrid integrated mobile tower system marries our S8 shelter with our S812 trailer chassis, providing an additional 4 ft of trailer deck space for mounting more accessories and equipment.

Integrated Mobile Towers

This transportable tower system can be outfitted with a wide array of accessories including Motorola’s R56 Grounding System large diesel generators, custom fuel cells (including underbody), SMART technology, bunk beds, windows, equipment racks, and numerous others.

S8 Hybrid Additional Features

  • The shelter can house more than four equipment racks. It measures 8 ft (2.4 m) W x 8 ft (2.4 m) L x 7.8 ft (2.38 m) H.
  • Our S812 trailer chassis combined with our S8 shelter provides an additional 4 ft (1.2 m) of deck space at the front of the shelter compared to our standard model, for a total of 8 ft (2.4 m) W of 12 ft (3.6 m) L in deck space.
  • The unit has a ground clearance of approximately 12 in (30.5 cm).
  • Telescopic mast and tower options include any of our unguyed models to make this a self-supporting tower system or cell trailer tower.
  • With a wide array of accessories and options available, this unit can be outfitted to meet any of your requirements for the perfect cell tower trailer (cell-on-wheels, COW).
  • We recommend nothing smaller than a ¾ ton pickup for towing these mobile tower unit systems.
  • For a complete list of specifications on these portable aluminum tower mast systems please view the table below.

Optional Accessories Include:

  • Custom Generators featuring Kubota Diesel Engines
  • Aluma’s custom coax reels
  • Custom aluminum fuel tanks (including underbody)
  • Aluminum Treadplate storage boxes
  • 500 W telescoping lights
  • Motorola R56 complete grounding system
  • Isolated Radio Equipment Racks
  • HVAC & ECU Systems
  • Antenna storage containers
  • Flashing emergency lights
  • Custom AC & DC Electrical Systems

CAUTION: Take care to avoid any contact with overhead power lines when raising, installing, or lowering your tower. Click here for full WARNING.

For more information regarding the S8 and the towers available for this unit please contact us.

S8 Hybrid Specs

SPECIFICATIONS S8 HYBRID
TOWER AVAILABLE WITH TRAILER UNIT GUYED – HD, XHD & XXHD MODEL

UNGUYED – T2 (up to 106 ft)
ALUMINUM SHELTER SIZE 96 in (243.84 cm) L x 96 in (243.84 cm) W x 94 in (238.76 cm) H
ALUMINUM SHELTER WEIGHT 1,050 lb (476 kg)
TRAILER WIDTH OVERALL 100 1/2 in (255.27 cm)
TRAILER WIDTH, FRAME ONLY 96 in (243.84 cm)
TRAILER DECK HEIGHT 36 in (91.44 cm)
TRAILER LENGTH OVERALL (W/O COUPLER) 329 in (835.66 cm)
TRAILER GROSS VEHICLE WGHT (GVWR) 15,990 lb (7253 kg) (19,000 lb (9067 kg) available)
TRAILER GROSS AXLE WGHT (GAWR) 8,000 lb (4536 kg)
TRAILER APPROX. WEIGHT SHIPPED (VARIES WITH DIFFERENT ACCESSORIES ) 13,000 lb (5867 kg)
NUMBER OF AXLES 2 (3 available to increase GVWR)
AXLE CAPACITY RATING (EACH) 8,000 lb (3629 kg) – 10,000 lb (4536 kg)
COUPLER CHANNEL (POSITIONS/HOLES) 7 POS./8 HOLES
STANDARD COUPLER SIZE 2  5/16 in  BALL, 20,000 lb (9072 kg) CAP., 2
HOLES
BRAKES Electric (Hydraulic optional)
TIRE SIZE (NOTE: ALL RADIAL TIRES) 215/75R17.5
TIRE LOAD RANGE H
TIRE CAPACITY AND LOAD RATE 4805 lb (2180 kg)
TIRE P.S.I. 125 PSI
WHEEL / RIM SIZE (DIA./WIDTH/BOLT PATTERN ) 17.5 in (44.45 cm)  / 6.75 in (17.15 cm)  / 8 ON 6.5 in (16.51 cm)
SHELTER ON TRAILER HEIGHT 130 in (330.2 cm)
FINISHED HEIGHT, TOWER IN STOWED POSITION 160 in (406.4 cm)
OVERALL LENGTH WITH TOWER MOUNTED 425 in (1079 cm)