Andover SFCL 36
Built: 1990 · Series: Other models
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Andover SFCL 53 – single model: heavy trailer from the Finnish vehicle register, 53,000 kg gross weight, 7,800 kg unladen weight, 13.73 m length
Andover is listed in the register with only this one model; the values for the SFCL 53 come from the Finnish vehicle register. The ratio of gross weight to unladen weight alone places the SFCL 53 in the class of heavy low-loader trailers built for construction machinery, steel components and other compact but very heavy loads.
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The SFCL 53 is rated at 53,000 kg gross weight and 7,800 kg unladen weight, with a length of 13.73 m and a width of 2,525 mm. The difference between unladen and gross weight gives a payload of well over 40 tonnes, achievable at this length only with a sufficient number of suitably rated axles.
Under EU vehicle classification, a trailer of this weight falls into category O4, far above the 10-tonne threshold, and runs on air brakes rather than the simple overrun brake of lighter trailers. An ordinary car is out of the question as a tow vehicle; a trailer of this class is towed by an articulated or heavy goods tractor unit with a category CE licence.
Buying a low-loader this heavy second-hand, the condition of the frame and main beams for cracks and deformation matters, along with the function of the air-brake system including lines and valves, wear on axles, bearings and suspension, and the tread depth and age of the tyres. At nearly 14 metres in length, it is also worth checking whether the frame has stayed straight or already sags in the middle.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells SFCL 53
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 13,300 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,550 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 6,000 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 24,000 kgcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Andover SFCL 36 weigh?
The unladen weight is 6,000 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Andover SFCL 36?
24,000 kg.
What are the dimensions of the Andover SFCL 36?
13,300 mm × 2,550 mm.
When was the Andover SFCL 36 built?
Production years: 1990.
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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