Industriewerke Saar TAH 185L
Built: 1997 · Series: Other models
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Industriewerke Saar TAH 185L – EU class O4 trailer: 18,000 kg gross vehicle weight, 14,440 kg payload, 8.35 m length, 4.45 m wheelbase, built in 1997.
With a gross weight of 18,000 kg, the Industriewerke Saar TAH 185L falls into EU trailer class O4, the heavy trailers and semi-trailers above 10 tonnes. Vehicles in this class take on loads in commercial goods transport that a single truck can no longer carry economically, running as a trailer behind a separate towing vehicle. They are used in long-distance haulage, construction traffic and the transport of machinery and bulk goods, where payload determines the economics of each run. The name refers to the Saarland region.
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With an unladen weight of 3,560 kg, payload comes to 14,440 kg, well over four times the trailer's own weight. At 8.35 m long, 2.50 m wide and with a 4.45 m wheelbase, the trailer sits on a comparatively compact chassis for its gross weight.
From class O3 upwards, trailers of this size are generally fitted with air brakes rather than the simple overrun brake used on light trailers. Towing it as a combination requires driving licence category C1E or CE in the EU, depending on the combined train weight. The air brake system must be checked annually for function and leak-tightness as part of the periodic roadworthiness test.
When buying a used unit, check the leaf springs and their bushings: worn bushings or cracked spring leaves noticeably worsen road handling. Check the electrical connectors and lights for corrosion, check the brake linings and drums for wear, and inspect the frame beneath the load floor for rust perforation. A look under the tarpaulin or cover shows whether moisture has already got into the structure.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Industriewerke Saar TAH 185L, Zulassungsdaten RDW (Niederlande)
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 8,350 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,500 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 4,450 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 3,560 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 18,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Top speed | 100 km/hcorrect |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Industriewerke Saar TAH 185L weigh?
The unladen weight is 3,560 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Industriewerke Saar TAH 185L?
18,000 kg.
Up to what speed is the Industriewerke Saar TAH 185L approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Industriewerke Saar TAH 185L?
8,350 mm × 2,500 mm.
When was the Industriewerke Saar TAH 185L built?
Production years: 1997.
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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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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