February 7, 1984
Introducing Full Modular Steerable Transporters
Designed for the special heavy duty loads, the Full Modular Steerable Transporters are a similar concept to units manufactured in…
February 7, 1980
Introduction of the Steerable Platform Trailer
Colin and John Drake launch the Steerable Platform Trailer, a low loader with one of the heaviest on-road payloads –…
February 7, 1978
John Drake Joins the Company
Second Generation Drake, and our current owner John Drake joins the group in 1978. John would go on to…
February 7, 1970
1st Mine Site Trailer Launches
Mine site trailers are designed for the off-highway transport of large mining equipment on mine sites across Australia – hauling…
February 7, 1969
Drake 4X8 Swingwing Widening Lowloader Hits the Market
The Swingwing Widening Lowloader revolutionises heavy haulage. The trailer remains popular to this day and continues to evolve as an…
January 18, 1961
Drake’s 1st Employee – Noel the Legendary Foreman
You might say Noel was one of the first Drake legends. He was known by all, and his knowledge of…
January 18, 1958
Drake Trailers is Founded by Colin Drake in Rocklea
Our Founder, Colin Drake was a mechanical and electrical engineer and entrepreneur with a dream. He wanted to build Australia’s…