Knapen KAH 280
Built: 1989-1995 · Series: KAH
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Knapen KAH – moving-floor trailers from Deurne: the KAH range for self-unloading bulk transport, kerb weight 4,420 to 7,500 kg, gross weight up to 28,000 kg
Knapen Trailers builds moving-floor trailers in Deurne in the Netherlands that unload bulk goods without tipping and without external conveying equipment: a hydraulically driven floor pushes the load rearward out of the body while driving or standing still. The KAH range denotes this design and includes KAH 201, 215, 216 and 280 as well as the original spelling K.A.H. 216 in several sizes.
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The register lists 5 versions with kerb weights from 4,420 to 7,500 kg and gross vehicle weights from 20,000 to 28,000 kg. Widths run from 2,500 to 2,600 mm; the length recorded for one model is around 9,650 mm.
Moving-floor trailers such as the KAH range are mainly used for recyclable materials, wood chips, agricultural bulk goods and similar light to medium-weight loose cargo, where a tipper trailer would be impractical because of loading height or stability. Alongside Fliegl and Kraker, Knapen is one of the better-known manufacturers of this design in north-west Europe.
When buying used, the condition of the moving floor matters most: guide rails, sliding slats and the floor's hydraulic cylinders should be checked for wear and leaks, along with the drive chain tension. Add the usual points of frame, axles, brakes and side-wall condition; spare parts for the moving floor mostly come from Knapen itself.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Knapen KAH, Knapen Trailers (manufacturer)
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,560 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 592 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 6,580 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 28,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Top speed | 100 km/hcorrect |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Knapen KAH 280 weigh?
The unladen weight is 6,580 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Knapen KAH 280?
28,000 kg.
Up to what speed is the Knapen KAH 280 approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
When was the Knapen KAH 280 built?
Production years: 1989-1995.
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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