Alco OPL 50
Built: 1998-1998 · Series: OPL
More machines from model year 1998
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Alco OPL – tandem-axle tipper trailer range, from OPL 25 to OPL 5700 and S 70EL, 1,680 to 6,840 kg unladen weight, 3,500 to 25,000 kg gross weight
The Alco OPL range comprises tandem-axle tipper trailers in several size steps, from the smallest OPL 25 to the largest versions, the OPL 5700 and the S 70EL. The suffixes E, EL, T and TL in the type designations distinguish different equipment and brake variants within the range, while the FW 28 stands as a separate model alongside the numbered main line.
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The register lists here 15 versions with unladen weights from 1,680 to 6,840 kg, gross weights from 3,500 to 25,000 kg, lengths from 5,950 to 11,380 mm and widths from 2,200 to 2,500 mm.
Trailers of this class are towed behind tractors and lorries for earth, bulk material and building supplies; the span from 3.5 to 25 tonnes gross weight runs from the agricultural tipper trailer to the road-registered tandem-axle dump trailer for construction traffic. The heavier versions are towed by lorries or tractors with the appropriate towing entitlement, while the lighter models still fall within the BE licence range.
When buying a used tipper trailer, what counts is the condition of the tipping ram and hydraulic lines, corrosion on the body and frame, the function of the side boards and latches, and the condition of axles, brakes and tyres; wear and spare parts for the hydraulics and braking system are available through the general trailer and agricultural machinery trade. The load capacity of the support jack and the condition of the coupling head and safety chain also belong in the pre-purchase check.
Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle Alco OPL
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,300 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 4,700 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,940 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 5,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Top speed | 100 km/hcorrect |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Alco OPL 50 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,940 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Alco OPL 50?
5,000 kg.
Up to what speed is the Alco OPL 50 approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
When was the Alco OPL 50 built?
Production years: 1998.
What to check before buying
- Search the frame and welds at the axle mounts — that is where cracks start.
- Check the brakes and the last inspection in the papers.
- Work the gross weight against the towing vehicle before buying.
- Compare the chassis number with the papers.
- Look at the floor, cover or body from the inside — rust does not show from outside.
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This page carries 7 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Other models in this series
OPL 25
OPL 35 E
OPL 45 C
OPL 45 E
OPL 45 EL
OPL 45E
OPL 50 T
OPL 55 EL
OPL 55 T
OPL 5700
OPL 70 EL
OPL 70 TL
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Trailer in 3D section
Turn the model, look inside and click an assembly — each one is explained.