Hermanns RAL B 42 – specifications
Built: 1997 · Series: Other models
Data for the version built 1997 · Data origin: Official register · sources
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Hermanns – other models: trailers outside the named series, SSA and RAL B types, 5,280 to 11,040 kg kerb weight, 33,500 to 39,000 kg gross vehicle weight, class O4
This page collects Hermanns units that the register could not assign to a named series. The CHOSAL SSA, RAL B 42 and SV ST A 2225 designations denote semi-trailers and tandem-axle trailers from the heavy-haulage segment; all versions fall into class O4 (gross vehicle weight above 10 t), well beyond the range of classic car trailers and closer to long-distance haulage and construction logistics.
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The register lists 4 versions here with kerb weights from 5,280 to 11,040 kg and gross vehicle weights from 33,500 to 39,000 kg. Lengths lie between 10,350 and 11,150 mm, widths between 2,500 and 2,550 mm.
Such trailers handle the haulage of bulk goods, machinery and containers in long-distance and construction-site traffic, working behind heavy class N3 tractor units; their design follows the axle-load and coupling requirements of European heavy haulage.
When buying used, check the condition of axles, brake system and air suspension, rust on the chassis, side rails and ramps, the tightness of the hydraulics, plus wear on tyres and brake linings; the inspection history of axle loads and the condition of the fifth-wheel plate give further insight into prior use and possible overloading; cracks in welds at heavily loaded attachment points also deserve a close look, along with the condition of the landing legs.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Hermanns (weitere Modelle)
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 11,150 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,550 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 8,100 kgcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Hermanns RAL B 42 weigh?
The unladen weight is 8,100 kg.
What are the dimensions of the Hermanns RAL B 42?
11,150 mm × 2,550 mm.
When was the Hermanns RAL B 42 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.
- 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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This page carries 4 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: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · Data sources and cross-checks
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