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The BDF swap body system

The beginning of the modern BDF system can be found in the early 1950s. The first forwarding companies began to develop interchangeable bodies (swap bodies). The idea was to have a compatible swap body that was available for road, rail and sea transport.

In the 1970s, the transport industry was looking for ways to speed up the handling of goods. In addition to Deutsche Post, the driving force behind this development, other freight forwarders and vehicle manufacturers, who were working in parallel on fully air-suspended chassis, were also involved. This was the birth of the BDF swap body, the great advantage of which was the compatibility and reduction of downtimes of the vehicles used. Gone were also the days when swap bodies were changed with the help of a crane or special forklift trucks.

The standards laid down by Bundesverband des Deutschen Güterfernverkehrs (BDF), now Bundesverband Güterkraftverkehr Logistik und Entsorgung (BGL) e.V., are still the standard today. The BDF system was recommended by the association, so that no other systems could prevail, especially in Germany. The advantages of a swap system are obvious, especially in combined transport (road-rail) and in debris or encounter traffic. More background information and explanations of terms, our BDF system dictionary.

Flexible BDF systems by SDG Modultechnik

We at SDG Modultechnik have specialised in offering a solution for every requirement in the BDF variable traffic system. Our swap body systems are modular so that the right combination can be found for every frame. Our technical department is pleased about special requirements. Here you will find the right contact person!

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Our BDF system “Volumen”

  • SDG Volumen Kupplung Tief (KT)
  • SDG Volumen Höhenverstellung (HV) 100/120 Kupplung Tief (KT)
  • SDG Volumen Höhenverstellung (HV) 350 Kupplung Tief (KT)

Our BDF system “Segment”

  • SDG Segment Niedrige Ausführung (NA)
  • SDG Segment Niedrige Ausführung (NA) Kupplung Tief (KT)
  • SDG Segment Mittlere Ausführung (MA)
  • SDG Segment Mittlere Ausführung (MA) Kupplung Tief (KT)
  • SDG Segment Hohe Ausführung (HA)

Our BDF system “Höhenverstellung”

  • SDG Höhenverstellung (HV) 100/120
  • SDG Höhenverstellung (HV) 100/120 Kupplung Tief (KT)
  • SDG Höhenverstellung (HV) 100/120
    (LBW) mit Ladebordwand Kupplung Tief (KT)
  • SDG Höhenverstellung (HV) 180
  • SDG Höhenverstellung (HV) 180 Kupplung Tief (KT)

Our BDF system “Hubschwinge”

  • SDG Hubschwinge (HS) 300
  • SDG Hubschwinge (HS) 300 Kupplung Tief (KT)
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