Ruthmann Holdings STEIGER TB 290
Built: 2022-2024 · Series: STEIGER
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Ruthmann Steiger – aerial platforms on a van chassis: the TB and TBR ranges, four-cylinder diesels from 2.0 to 2.3 litres, 3,182 to 3,367 kg unladen weight, 7,520 to 8,100 mm length
Ruthmann is a German manufacturer of aerial work platforms based in Gescher in the Münsterland region; the Steiger range mounts telescopic and articulated platforms on light van chassis with a gross vehicle weight of up to 3.5 tonnes. The number after TB and TBR gives a parameter of the respective platform version, while the chassis underneath follows the same four-cylinder diesel across all variants.
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The register lists here 5 versions from four cylinders of 1,950 to 2,287cc displacement, unladen weights from 3,182 to 3,367 kg, a uniform gross vehicle weight of 3,500 kg, lengths from 7,520 to 8,100 mm and a uniform width of 2,300 mm.
Vehicles of this class are used in tree care, facade and roof work, cable laying and event technology, where an aerial platform with its own road registration and a category B or BE licence is required. The small payload margin between unladen weight and the 3.5-tonne gross weight shows that the platform technology itself already accounts for a large share of the capacity.
When buying a used aerial-platform vehicle, check the hydraulic cylinders and hoses, the tightness of the hydraulic system, the function of the emergency lowering device and manual backup pump, and the usual chassis check for corrosion, brakes and tyres. Parts for the platform come directly from Ruthmann, and parts for the van chassis from the respective vehicle manufacturer.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Ruthmann Holdings STEIGER, Ruthmann (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,287 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 7,900 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,300 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 3,750 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 3,182 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 160 km/hcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Ruthmann Holdings STEIGER TB 290 weigh?
The unladen weight is 3,182 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Ruthmann Holdings STEIGER TB 290?
3,500 kg.
What engine does the Ruthmann Holdings STEIGER TB 290 have?
4 cylinders, 2,287 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Ruthmann Holdings STEIGER TB 290?
7,900 mm × 2,300 mm.
When was the Ruthmann Holdings STEIGER TB 290 built?
Production years: 2022-2024.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 12 individual figures for this model. They come from 2 recorded sources; 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: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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