Kts KT 12 27
Built: 1994-1995 · Series: Other models
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Kts KT 12 27: an O4-class EU trailer with a 39,000 kg gross weight, 9,800 kg kerb weight, a length of 13.87 m and a 9.30 m wheelbase.
At a gross weight of 39,000 kg, the Kts KT 12 27 falls into the EU O4 trailer class, the heavy trailers above 10 tonnes. At 13.87 m long, it ranks among the long builds typical of semi-trailers in long-haul transport, well beyond the length of an ordinary drawbar trailer.
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With a kerb weight of 9,800 kg, the payload comes to 29,200 kg, around three quarters of the gross weight. For a length of nearly 14 metres, that ratio is favourable and points to a chassis optimised for payload rather than kerb weight. A 9.30 m wheelbase and 2.59 m width fit a long, two- or multi-axle build carrying its load over a wide base.
As an O4-class vehicle, the KT 12 27 needs an air brake system and is towed under a category CE licence. The combination of great length and high payload suits dense bulk goods carried over a long deck, such as building materials, bulk material in containers, or long unit loads needing both floor space and carrying capacity in equal measure.
Buying a used long heavy trailer, the chassis in the middle section deserves particular attention, since it flexes most under uneven loading over the long span. It is also worth checking the air system along its full length, the axle bearings, and the coupling for wear from daily use, together with the condition of the floor where heavy pallets or containers are repeatedly set down.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells KT 12 27
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 13,870 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,590 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 9,300 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 9,800 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 39,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Top speed | 100 km/hcorrect |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Kts KT 12 27 weigh?
The unladen weight is 9,800 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Kts KT 12 27?
39,000 kg.
Up to what speed is the Kts KT 12 27 approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Kts KT 12 27?
13,870 mm × 2,590 mm.
When was the Kts KT 12 27 built?
Production years: 1994-1995.
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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