Partenheimer BA
Built: 1990–1991 · Series: Other models
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Partenheimer KA – EU class O3 trailer with a 4,500 kg gross weight, 6,500 mm length, 2,440 mm width and 4,700 mm wheelbase
With a gross weight of 4,500 kg, the Partenheimer KA sits in EU trailer class O3, the 3.5 to 10 tonne band that already requires an air brake system. This takes the trailer beyond the purely recreational and small-load segment into commercial road transport.
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At 6,500 mm long and 2,440 mm wide, the KA has an unladen weight of 1,410 kg, giving a payload of around 3,090 kg. Its 4,700 mm wheelbase spreads this load over a chassis of suitable length, giving balanced handling even close to full load.
In class O3, towing requires driving licence category BE or C1E depending on the tractor vehicle, once the combined train weight exceeds the relevant national limit. The mandatory air brake system needs an intact supply line from the towing vehicle so that braking force stays even across the whole load bed.
Class O3 trailers are usually connected to the towing vehicle through a ring-type drawbar coupling with a pin rather than a ball coupling, and often run on rubber-torsion axles; above 3.5 tonnes gross weight they are also subject to a recurring mandatory technical inspection in most European registration countries.
When buying used, check the air system for leaks, inspect the axles and suspension under the chassis for play and rust, and look at the load bed for deformation from localised overloading. Given the commercial use, the brake drums or discs and the lighting system also deserve a close check.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Partenheimer
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,450 mmcorrect |
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| Unladen weight | 380 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,600 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Top speed | 100 km/hcorrect |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Partenheimer BA weigh?
The unladen weight is 380 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Partenheimer BA?
1,600 kg.
Up to what speed is the Partenheimer BA approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
When was the Partenheimer BA built?
Production years: 1990–1991.
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.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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