Bolster Trailer M 796
Built: 1962 · Series: Other models
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Bolster Trailer M 796 – EU class O3 trailer: 5,769 kg gross vehicle weight, 4,040 kg unladen weight, 6.78 m long, 2,550 mm wide, built 1962
With a gross vehicle weight of 5,769 kg, the Bolster Trailer M 796 falls into EU trailer class O3, the medium-weight trailers between 3.5 and 10 tonnes. This class, too, is required by law to carry its own air brake system, because the simple overrun brake used on lighter classes no longer works reliably at this weight.
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The Bolster Trailer M 796 was built in 1962 and has an unladen weight of 4,040 kg; against a gross vehicle weight of 5,769 kg, that leaves a payload of 1,729 kg. Overall length is 6,780 mm, width 2,550 mm. The wheelbase is 930 mm. The permitted top speed is 100 km/h.
Trailers in this weight class are used in commercial haulage and by larger operations that need more payload than a simple car trailer but not yet a full articulated combination. The air brake needs an intact connection to the towing vehicle's brake system and regularly maintained lines, cylinders and linings. The unladen weight, high relative to the payload, points to a reinforced chassis built for demanding loads.
When buying used, an air-braked trailer of this size lives or dies on the brake system: check lines, brake cylinders and linings for corrosion, leaks and wear. Inspect the frame and body for rust and cracks, along with axle bearings, suspension, tyres and tread depth, and lighting. With a build year of 1962, budget for a limited spare-parts supply for brakes and axles too.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Bolster Trailer M 796
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 6,780 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,550 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 930 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 4,040 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 5,769 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Top speed | 100 km/hcorrect |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Bolster Trailer M 796 weigh?
The unladen weight is 4,040 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Bolster Trailer M 796?
5,769 kg.
Up to what speed is the Bolster Trailer M 796 approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Bolster Trailer M 796?
6,780 mm × 2,550 mm.
When was the Bolster Trailer M 796 built?
Production years: 1962.
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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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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