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Lako SDTU 238

Built: 2015 · Series: SDTU

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The photo shows the SDTU 338 from the same series. Source: https://www.kleinanzeigen.de/s-anzeige/2000kg-420x215x40cm-n

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The SDTU 238 comes from Lako. Production: 2015. The machine is 2,550 mm wide. The unladen weight is 11,280 kg. Top speed is 100 km/h. The gross vehicle weight is 38,000 kg. Unladen weight across the Lako range ranges from 460 to 39,720 kg; the SDTU 238 sits in the lower part of that range with 11,280 kg. Its immediate neighbours are the TK344 below it with 11,270 kg and the SDTV342 above it with 11,320 kg. 185 Lako models are on record.

Lako SDTU – semi-trailers from 23.2 to 46 tonnes gross weight: 7 versions, unladen weight 6,320–13,340 kg, widths up to 2,590 mm

The SDTU range gathers Lako semi-trailers in the register across several weight classes. The three-digit type designations from 223 to 346 mark individual versions within the range. Trailers and semi-trailers in this weight class fall under EU vehicle category O4 (trailers over 10 tonnes gross weight), the category of heavy semi-trailers and low-loaders for commercial freight and heavy transport.

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The register lists here 7 versions with unladen weights from 6,320 to 13,340 kg at a gross weight of 23,200 to 46,000 kg. Widths range from 2,500 to 2,590 mm.

The span from 23.2 to 46 tonnes gross weight runs from medium-duty to heavy semi-trailers for long-haul transport, covering different axle counts and load types within the same range. The consistently high gross weight from around 23 tonnes upward shows that the SDTU range is positioned exclusively in the heavy semi-trailer segment for general and consolidated cargo transport, without lighter versions for local distribution.

When buying a used trailer in this class, check above all the chassis and main beams for rust and cracks, the condition of axles, suspension and brakes, and the tightness of the floor and side panels. Spare parts for axles, brakes and lighting are available through the general trailer parts trade. It is also worth checking tyre age and tread depth, the function of the lighting system together with reflective markings, and proof of the periodic roadworthiness inspection.

Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Lako SDTU, Zulassungsdaten RDW (Niederlande)

Technical data

Dimensions and weights

Width2,550 mmcorrect
Unladen weight11,280 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight38,000 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Top speed100 km/hcorrect

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Lako SDTU 238 weigh?

The unladen weight is 11,280 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Lako SDTU 238?

38,000 kg.

Up to what speed is the Lako SDTU 238 approved?

Approved up to 100 km/h.

When was the Lako SDTU 238 built?

Production years: 2015.

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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