Contar SD 1016 D – specifications

The register lists here 6 versions with unladen weights from 4,760 to 14,460 kg at a gross weight of 12,000 to 39,000 kg, a length of around 8,600 mm and widths from 2,500 to 2,600 mm. With a gross weight consistently above 10 t, the whole range falls into vehicle class O4.

The 12 to 39 t gross weight span covers both medium-heavy and heavy haulage tasks, such as carrying construction machinery, bulk goods or general cargo behind a truck. The higher model numbers within the range denote the heavier versions, which despite a similar length carry a markedly higher unladen weight and hence a sturdier build. Fleet operators often run several weight classes of the same range in parallel, to cover both light transport jobs and very heavy loads with a single, uniform trailer technology.

Buying used at this class, the points that matter are the condition of the chassis and axles, the function of the braking system, wear on the deck or ramps, and corrosion on load-bearing parts. The axle load should be checked against the registration document before purchase, along with tyre condition and the validity of the periodic roadworthiness test.