Kempf SKM43/3
Built: 2017-2023 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 2017
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Kempf – other models: the collective page for heavy trailers outside the named series, type codes PAAT, SKM and THK, gross weight from 18 to 51 tonnes at a width around 2.5 m
This page collects Kempf trailers that the register could not assign to a named series. The models carry short technical codes such as PAAT, PAT, SKM, SKD, SK, THK, THKD, TPA, SP, SPM and SPT, followed by a number marking the payload or axle-load class in tonnes, for example PAAT 27 or SKM 43/3, where the figure after the slash is the number of axles.
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The register lists 41 versions with unladen weights from 3,260 to 11,080 kg and gross weights from 18,000 to 51,000 kg. Lengths run from 5,350 to 14,000 mm, widths sit in the narrow range of 2,510 to 2,550 mm, close to the legal road width.
With gross weights from 18 to 51 tonnes and an almost uniform width at the statutory limit, the Kempf models count among the heavy trailers for carrying construction machinery, vehicles and bulk goods behind semi-tractors or heavy trucks. The fine grading of axle-load classes lets the vehicle be matched precisely to the permitted gross weight and axle load of the given combination.
On a used heavy trailer of this class, check above all the frame and welds for cracks, the condition of axles, suspension and brake system, and wear on the kingpin or coupling. On tipping versions, also check the hydraulic cylinders and seals. Parts for axles, brakes and hydraulics are available through the truck and trailer trade.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Kempf (weitere Modelle)
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 12,400 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,550 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 8,650 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 9,820 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 43,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 6correct |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 100 km/hcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Kempf SKM43/3 weigh?
The unladen weight is 9,820 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Kempf SKM43/3?
43,000 kg.
Up to what speed is the Kempf SKM43/3 approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Kempf SKM43/3?
12,400 mm × 2,550 mm.
When was the Kempf SKM43/3 built?
Production years: 2017-2023.
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 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.
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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