Trailer

A trailer having a forward end, a rear end, and first and second opposing side walls extending perpendicular to and between the forward and rear ends of the trailer for transporting a first reel thereon, the trailer comprising;

• a loader to lift and position the first reel from a support surface onto the trailer, the loader comprising:
• a first articulated arm located on the first side wall of the trailer;
• and a second articulated arm located on the second side wall of the trailer in parallel alignment therewith,
• wherein the first and second articulated arms each comprise:
• (a) a first elongate member having a first end extending toward the forward end of the trailer and a second end extending toward the rear end of the trailer;
• and
• (b) a second elongate member having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of each second elongate member is pivotally directly connected to the second end of each first elongate member,
• wherein the first elongate members are parallel to the side walls of the trailer and movable relative to the trailer between a retracted position and a rearwardly extended position, and
• wherein the second elongate members are pivotable between a horizontal position in parallel alignment with the first elongate members and an upright position wherein the second elongate members are orthogonal to the first elongate members, the second elongate members each being directly connected to a jack to stabilise the loader with respect to the support surface and a hoist disposed between the second elongate members whereby, the hoist is operable to lift the first reel from the support surface to an effective height greater than an effective height of a deck of the trailer.