Asj Fruehauf SPMP2-38LS
Built: 1965 · Series: Other models
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Asj Fruehauf SPMP2-38LS – single model: heavy trailer from the Finnish vehicle register, built 1965, 36,000 kg gross weight, 10,300 kg unladen weight, 10.5 m length
The name Fruehauf refers to the US manufacturer Fruehauf, regarded as one of the pioneers of the semi-trailer. The SPMP2-38LS was built in 1965 and registered in the Finnish vehicle register. With a gross weight of 36 tonnes against an unladen weight of around 10.3 tonnes, it belongs to the class of heavy trailers for dense, compact loads.
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The SPMP2-38LS is rated at 36,000 kg gross weight and 10,300 kg unladen weight, with a length of 10.5 m and a width of 2,600 mm. The payload is therefore around 25.7 tonnes, more than double the trailer's own unladen weight.
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 a heavy goods tractor unit with a category CE licence.
Buying a trailer this old and this heavy second-hand, the condition of the frame and axles for cracks and deformation matters, along with the function of the air-brake system including lines and valves, and the tread depth and age of the tyres. Given the 1965 build year, it is also worth closely checking load-bearing parts for corrosion and any earlier frame repairs that might have affected its strength.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells SPMP2-38LS
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 10,500 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,600 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 10,300 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 36,000 kgcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Asj Fruehauf SPMP2-38LS weigh?
The unladen weight is 10,300 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Asj Fruehauf SPMP2-38LS?
36,000 kg.
What are the dimensions of the Asj Fruehauf SPMP2-38LS?
10,500 mm × 2,600 mm.
When was the Asj Fruehauf SPMP2-38LS built?
Production years: 1965.
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 5 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.
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Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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