LOCKING TAILGATE FOR A TRAILED VEHICLE

The present invention provides a trailer comprising a trailer body coupled to a lockable tailgate (12), and at least one ram (14) disposed between the trailer body and the tailgate, wherein the trailer body is coupled to the lockable tailgate by at least one hinge assembly (16) and at least one locking device (20,22), and wherein the ram is operable to open and close the tailgate.