Fruehauf France ED 32 X
Built: 1978 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 1978
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Fruehauf France – other models: heavy French semi-trailers outside the named ranges, unladen weights from 3,600 to 12,190 kg, gross weights up to 39,000 kg
Fruehauf traces back to the American manufacturer founded in Detroit in 1918, whose namesake August Fruehauf built around 1914 one of the first trailers to transfer its weight onto the towing vehicle through a fifth-wheel coupling – the basic principle of today's semi-trailer. Fruehauf France built semi-trailers under the same name for the French and European market; this page lists the versions the register could not assign to a named range. The type designations combine changing letter abbreviations with a two- to three-digit number sequence for axle count and size.
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The register lists here 18 versions with unladen weights from 3,600 to 12,190 kg, gross weights from 22,000 to 39,000 kg, lengths from 6,250 to 13,900 mm and widths from 2,450 to 2,550 mm.
With gross weights up to 39 tonnes, the vehicles sit in the classic long-haul segment of European semi-trailers; as one of the pioneers of the semi-trailer principle, Fruehauf shaped the domestic market for decades through its French production, before the segment consolidated in the late 20th century around a handful of large European manufacturers.
When buying used, these semi-trailers call for checking the condition of the chassis and main beams, axles, braking system and kingpin, and on tipper or tanker versions also the tightness of the hydraulics or tank; rust on underrun protection and mudguards, plus the inspection and repair history, matter particularly on vehicles of this age. Parts run mostly through the general trailer-parts trade and axle makers such as BPW and SAF.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Fruehauf France (weitere Modelle)
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 12,350 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,500 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 3,600 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 32,000 kgcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Fruehauf France ED 32 X weigh?
The unladen weight is 3,600 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Fruehauf France ED 32 X?
32,000 kg.
What are the dimensions of the Fruehauf France ED 32 X?
12,350 mm × 2,500 mm.
When was the Fruehauf France ED 32 X built?
Production years: 1978.
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 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.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Other models in this series
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ONCRS 30-218 A
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Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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