Karfa Karsdorf GW 231
Built: 1995 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 1995
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Karfa Karsdorf – further models: centre-axle semi-trailers from Karsdorf in Saxony-Anhalt outside the named series, gross weight 13,540 to 24,000 kg, lengths 7,100 to 9,000 mm
This page gathers the trailers recorded in the register as Karfa Karsdorf – the second spelling for the trailer builder from Karsdorf in Saxony-Anhalt – that could not be assigned to a named series. Type names such as GW 231 and ZW 242, and KSA-35-S24, follow their own numbering for smaller semi-trailers and centre-axle trailers.
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The register lists 4 versions here with unladen weights from 2,930 to 6,900 kg, gross weights from 13,540 to 24,000 kg, lengths from 7,100 to 9,000 mm and widths from 2,450 to 2,550 mm.
With gross weights of roughly 13.5 to 24 tonnes, these trailers sit below the largest semi-trailers and were used in regional freight and building-material transport in central Germany. With gross weights well above 10 tonnes, all versions fall into EU vehicle category O4 for trailers and semi-trailers, which may only be towed by suitably approved tractor units.
When buying used, check the frame and axle suspension for corrosion and wear, the braking system and overrun brake device, the drawbar eye and lighting system, and the condition of side panels and load bed; spare parts for these older trailers are usually only available through the independent commercial-vehicle trade. Underrun protection, mudguards and the condition of the brake and lighting connection lines are also worth checking, along with tyre age via the DOT date code.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Karfa Karsdorf (weitere Modelle)
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 9,000 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,500 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 4,520 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 3,190 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 13,690 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Top speed | 100 km/hcorrect |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Karfa Karsdorf GW 231 weigh?
The unladen weight is 3,190 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Karfa Karsdorf GW 231?
13,690 kg.
Up to what speed is the Karfa Karsdorf GW 231 approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Karfa Karsdorf GW 231?
9,000 mm × 2,500 mm.
When was the Karfa Karsdorf GW 231 built?
Production years: 1995.
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 8 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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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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