Helpo 4TL
Built: 1987 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 1987
Helpo Trailers – other models: the collective page for single- and tandem-axle trailers outside the named series, type names by tonnage from 1.2 to 3.5 t, 370 to 2,610 kg unladen weight, up to 4,000 kg gross weight
This page gathers trailers from the Helpo brand that the register could not assign to a named series. Type names such as 1.2 T-1, 2.7T or ZW 3.5 Ton state the payload or tonnage class of the model directly; the suffix T-1 often denotes the axle count or a variant within a weight class. Body types range from an open flatbed through a tarpaulin cover to a fully enclosed box.
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The register lists 25 versions with an unladen weight of 370 to 2,610 kg and a gross weight of 1,040 to 4,000 kg. Widths range from 1,750 to 2,550 mm and lengths from 4,250 to 9,350 mm.
Trailers across this range cover payloads from a small single-axle model for garden and building-site transport up to a tandem-axle model for heavier loads. Light versions with a gross weight up to 750 kg can be towed unbraked in many European countries, while the heavier models require their own overrun brake. They compete with numerous European trailer builders offering comparable series classified by tonnage.
When buying used, check the frame and load bed for corrosion and distortion, the overrun brake coupling and linkage for smooth operation, and the tyres for age and tread depth. On tippers, also check the hydraulic cylinder and seals; on enclosed bodies, check doors, seals and the floor for moisture damage. Spare parts for axles, the overrun coupling and lighting are available through the general trailer parts trade.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Helpo (weitere Modelle)
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,350 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,550 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,250 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 4,000 kgcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Helpo 4TL weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,250 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Helpo 4TL?
4,000 kg.
What are the dimensions of the Helpo 4TL?
5,350 mm × 2,550 mm.
When was the Helpo 4TL built?
Production years: 1987.
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.
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This page carries 5 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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