Contar PA 15 M
Built: 1979 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 1979
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Contar – other models: the collective page of trailers and semi-trailers from the Dutch manufacturer outside the named ranges, 480 to 25,780 kg unladen weight, up to 48,000 kg gross weight
This page gathers trailers and semi-trailers of the Dutch brand Contar that the register could not assign to a named range. Contar is one of the Dutch semi-trailer builders for road haulage; type codes such as A 1010 LD or A 18 LC evidently combine an axle count or range code with a letter code for the body type, but cannot be conclusively decoded from the register holdings alone. Depending on gross weight, the braking system ranges from the overrun brake of the lighter class O2 trailers to air brakes with ABS or EBS on the heavy class O3 and O4 semi-trailers; the latter require a category CE licence.
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The register lists here 136 versions with unladen weights from 480 to 25,780 kg, gross weights from 2,700 to 48,000 kg, lengths from 6,250 to 15,255 mm and widths from 2,270 to 2,600 mm.
The span runs from light tandem-axle trailers to three-axle semi-trailers in the European standard size; Contar thus competes in the same segment as Pacton, Groenewegen, LAG or Renders.
When buying used, what counts is the condition of the frame and chassis rails (rust, weld cracks), axles and braking system (drum or disc, ABS/EBS), the condition of the curtain, sides or box body, the operation of the landing legs and kingpin, and complete inspection records; on tippers, additionally the hydraulic rams and the tightness of the tipping body. On the semi-trailers, a tandem or tridem axle group spreads the load across several axles, while the lighter trailers usually carry it on a single axle; the 2-inch kingpin is the common standard on the semi-trailers.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Contar
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 9,100 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,380 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 5,330 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 3,604 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 20,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Top speed | 100 km/hcorrect |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Contar PA 15 M weigh?
The unladen weight is 3,604 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Contar PA 15 M?
20,000 kg.
Up to what speed is the Contar PA 15 M approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Contar PA 15 M?
9,100 mm × 2,380 mm.
When was the Contar PA 15 M built?
Production years: 1979.
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 8 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
60C
A 0404 D
A 0606 LDS
A 0612 LDS
A 0612 LDT
A 0808 L
A 0808 LDS
A 0816 LD
A 0816 LDT
A 0909 LD
A 0909 LMD
A 0918 LC 2
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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