Ruschmeier BTL 20
Built: 2002 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 2002
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Ruschmeier – other models: the collective page of trailers outside the named ranges, BMT, BSS, BST and BTL types, gross weights 1,000 to 3,500 kg, unladen weights up to 980 kg
This collective page gathers the Ruschmeier models the register could not assign to a named range. The type codes BMS, BMT, BSI, BSL, BSS, BST, BTL and BTS each appear with an appended number, such as BMT 22, BST 35 and BTL 25, forming a closely stepped programme with many neighbouring size classes; the BTL line alone appears in seven different number steps from 13 to 35, more than any other code in this group of designations.
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The register lists here 33 versions with unladen weights from 220 to 980 kg and gross weights from 1,000 to 3,500 kg, and widths from 1,830 to 2,550 mm.
Trailers in this light class up to 3.5 tonnes gross weight run behind cars and light commercial vehicles; the fine stepping of the types lets buyers pick a matching version for different payloads between 220 and just under 1,000 kg unladen weight instead of settling for one coarsely stepped standard size, which suits tradespeople with a narrowly defined transport need.
On a used example, axle and wheel-bearing condition, the function of the overrun brake, rust on the frame, the condition of side panels, load bed and any tarpaulin, and a working lighting system all count; with the many closely stepped types it is worth checking the type-plate figures against the actual payload and looking for even tyre wear.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Ruschmeier (weitere Modelle)
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,200 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 760 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 360 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Top speed | 100 km/hcorrect |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Ruschmeier BTL 20 weigh?
The unladen weight is 360 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Ruschmeier BTL 20?
2,000 kg.
Up to what speed is the Ruschmeier BTL 20 approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
When was the Ruschmeier BTL 20 built?
Production years: 2002.
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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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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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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