Inset SM3HNAF
Built: 1996-1997 · Series: Other models
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Inset SM3HNAF – EU class O4 trailer: 38,000 kg gross vehicle weight, 32,010 kg payload, 13.18 m length, 9.30 m wheelbase, built in 1996–1997.
With a gross weight of 38,000 kg, the Inset SM3HNAF falls into EU trailer class O4, the heavy trailers and semi-trailers above 10 tonnes. Vehicles in this class take on loads in commercial goods transport that a single truck can no longer carry economically, running as a trailer behind a separate towing vehicle. They are used in long-distance haulage, construction traffic and the transport of machinery and bulk goods, where payload determines the economics of each run.
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With an unladen weight of 5,990 kg, payload comes to 32,010 kg. At 13.18 m long, 2.50 m wide and with a 9.30 m wheelbase, the trailer sits on a long chassis designed for a high payload relative to its own weight.
From class O3 upwards, trailers of this size are generally 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 air brake system must be checked annually for function and leak-tightness as part of the periodic roadworthiness test.
When buying a used unit, start by checking the frame: cracks or additional weld seams on the main rails are grounds for rejection. Check the brake system for leaks and even action across all axles, listen to the axle bearings for play, check the tyres for even wear, and inspect the drawbar and its coupling eye for wear, cracks and properly executed repairs. Wheel chocks and their holder are part of the basic equipment and should be complete.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Inset SM3HNAF, Zulassungsdaten RDW (Niederlande)
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 13,180 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,500 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 9,300 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 5,990 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 38,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Top speed | 100 km/hcorrect |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Inset SM3HNAF weigh?
The unladen weight is 5,990 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Inset SM3HNAF?
38,000 kg.
Up to what speed is the Inset SM3HNAF approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Inset SM3HNAF?
13,180 mm × 2,500 mm.
When was the Inset SM3HNAF built?
Production years: 1996-1997.
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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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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