Hopkins BOX
Built: 2019 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 2019
Hopkins Box – EU category O4 box semi-trailer, built in 2019: 39,000 kg gross weight, 24,000 kg payload, 13.98 m length, 9.55 m axle spread.
With a gross weight of 39,000 kg, the Hopkins Box falls into EU trailer class O4, the heavy trailers and semi-trailers above 10 tonnes. The model name states the body type directly: a closed box, a fixed, weatherproof enclosure on the chassis, used in furniture, general cargo and parcel transport where the load needs protection from weather and from view.
Read on 3 more paragraphs
With an unladen weight of 15,000 kg, payload comes to 24,000 kg, around 62 per cent of the gross weight. At 13.98 m long, 2.55 m wide and with a 9.55 m axle spread, the six wheels are spread across three axles carrying the large box floor area under a fixed roof.
Trailers of this weight class are fitted with air brakes rather than the simple overrun brake used on light trailers. Towing it as a combination requires driving licence category C1E or CE in the EU, depending on the combined train weight. The closed body protects the cargo but makes the condition of the roof and walls its own inspection point, and the comparatively high unladen weight reflects the weight of the fixed body structure itself.
When buying a used trailer of this kind, check the roof and side walls: dented panels or softened rivet points point to moisture that has got in. Check the floor for sagging and rot, test the door seals and locks for smooth operation, check the air lines on all three axles for leaks, and listen to the axle bearings for play.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Hopkins Box, Zulassungsdaten RDW (Niederlande)
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 13,980 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,550 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 9,550 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 15,000 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 39,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 6correct |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 100 km/hcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Hopkins BOX weigh?
The unladen weight is 15,000 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Hopkins BOX?
39,000 kg.
Up to what speed is the Hopkins BOX approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Hopkins BOX?
13,980 mm × 2,550 mm.
When was the Hopkins BOX built?
Production years: 2019.
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.
We do not sell machines. We ask the dealers who carry this model and come back with price and lead time.
Request a quote →
We ask the suppliers and come back with price and lead time.
Request spare parts →
This page carries 9 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.
Missing a figure you were looking for? Report it →
Know this machine better? Have a photo, a manual, or know that a figure is wrong? Add it to the register →
Sources: [1]
Trailer in 3D section
Turn the model, look inside and click an assembly — each one is explained.