Kempf SKM 45/3
Built: 2007 · Series: SKM
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Kempf SKM – tipper semi-trailers from the German maker in steel and aluminium construction: agricultural and construction haulage, unladen weight 5,100 to 11,200 kg, gross weight up to 45,000 kg
Kempf is a German tipper manufacturer whose vehicles serve both agricultural and construction/recycling transport, with core markets in Germany and Eastern Europe. The SKM range comprises tipper semi-trailers in steel or aluminium construction with two to three axles, including models with a tipping-body volume of around 50 m³. As class O4 trailers they require air brakes with ABS or EBS and are subject to recurring roadworthiness testing; the semi-trailer tractor requires a category CE licence.
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The register lists 14 versions here with unladen weights from 5,100 to 11,200 kg and gross weights from 24,000 to 45,000 kg; lengths run from 8,650 to 14,040 mm, widths from 2,500 to 2,550 mm.
With its aluminium and steel construction, the SKM range covers both light grain and bulk-goods transport in agriculture and heavy construction and earth-moving transport, positioning Kempf as a supplier for a broad customer base between farming and the building trade.
On used SKM semi-trailers, check the condition of the tipping body – dents and cracks especially on aluminium –, the function of the tipping cylinder and tailgate, the brakes and axles, and on lift-axle versions their lifting mechanism; since the range exists in both steel and aluminium variants, the material also affects payload and corrosion behaviour. On the three-axle versions, a tridem axle group spreads the load more evenly than on the two-axle variants, which reduces tyre wear especially with frequent loading and unloading in the field.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Kempf SKM
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 12,500 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,550 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 9,300 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 8,530 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 Kempf SKM 45/3 weigh?
The unladen weight is 8,530 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Kempf SKM 45/3?
45,000 kg.
Up to what speed is the Kempf SKM 45/3 approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Kempf SKM 45/3?
12,500 mm × 2,550 mm.
When was the Kempf SKM 45/3 built?
Production years: 2007.
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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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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