Eschershausen TSU48
Built: 2003 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 2003
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Eschershausen TSU48 – EU class O4 trailer: 45,000 kg gross vehicle weight, 11,880 kg unladen weight, 12.30 m long, built 2003
With a gross vehicle weight of 45,000 kg, the Eschershausen TSU48 falls into EU trailer class O4, the heavy trailers and semi-trailers above 10 tonnes hauled in heavy-haulage traffic with their own air brake system behind tractor units or heavy trucks. Vehicles of this weight class spread their load across several axles and need a correspondingly massive chassis.
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The TSU48 was built in 2003, is 12,300 mm long, 2,550 mm wide and has a wheelbase of 9,150 mm. It has an unladen weight of 11,880 kg; against a gross vehicle weight of 45,000 kg, that leaves a payload of 33,120 kg.
At 45 tonnes gross vehicle weight, the TSU48 sits at the upper end of class O4 and so in heavy-haulage and construction-site traffic, where bulky but compact loads such as construction machinery, steel components or bulk material move over short distances. The air brake system needs sound lines and working brake cylinders on every axle so that braking takes hold reliably along the whole length of the vehicle.
When buying used, a trailer this heavy calls for close inspection of the frame: check the main beams for cracks, deformation and earlier repair welds, and check the axles, axle bearings and suspension for wear. The brake system with its lines, cylinders and linings on every axle, tyres and tread depth, and the coupling to the towing vehicle also belong on the checklist. With a build year of 2003, also watch for corrosion on load-bearing parts after many years in service.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Eschershausen TSU48
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 12,300 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,550 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 9,150 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 11,880 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 45,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Top speed | 100 km/hcorrect |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Eschershausen TSU48 weigh?
The unladen weight is 11,880 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Eschershausen TSU48?
45,000 kg.
Up to what speed is the Eschershausen TSU48 approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Eschershausen TSU48?
12,300 mm × 2,550 mm.
When was the Eschershausen TSU48 built?
Production years: 2003.
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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