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Limetec VPK 438

Built: 2004-2004 · Series: Other models

More machines from model year 2004

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The VPK 438 comes from Limetec. Production: 2004. The machine is 13,100 mm long and 2,550 mm wide. The unladen weight is 7,400 kg. The gross vehicle weight is 38,000 kg. Unladen weight across the Limetec range ranges from 2,120 to 14,400 kg; the VPK 438 sits in the middle of that range with 7,400 kg. Its immediate neighbours are the LIMETEC below it with 7,200 kg and the 3-AX above it with 7,420 kg. 51 Limetec models are on record. The model is listed under Trailers. 5 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Limetec – other models: the collector page for heavy semi-trailers outside the named series, VPU and VPK types, 2,120 to 14,400 kg kerb weight, 18,000 to 54,000 kg gross weight

This page gathers 47 Limetec models that the register could not assign to a named series. The type list consists entirely of multi-axle semi-trailers with codes such as VPU, VPK, VPA and PPU, followed by number combinations pointing to axle count and payload class, for example VPU-4-36 or VPK-4-38.

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The register lists 47 versions here with a kerb weight of 2,120 to 14,400 kg and a gross weight of 18,000 to 54,000 kg. Widths range from 2,500 to 2,600 mm, lengths from 5,070 to 16,000 mm.

With a gross weight of up to 54 tonnes, the entire collector page sits in the O4 class for heavy semi-trailers, of the kind used in heavy-haulage and construction-machinery transport as well as international freight. Such semi-trailers are common among haulage firms and in abnormal-load transport, where high payload and long load areas are required.

When buying a used heavy semi-trailer, check the frame and axle assemblies for cracks, wear and play, and the braking system together with the air supply for leak-tightness and correct function. The kingpin, landing legs and lashing points should be checked; parts for axles, brakes and semi-trailer couplings are available from commercial-vehicle dealers. On the larger versions, it is also worth checking the condition of the air suspension and the brake-line connections to the towing vehicle.

Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle Limetec (weitere Modelle)

Technical data

Dimensions and weights

Length13,100 mmcorrect
Width2,550 mmcorrect
Unladen weight7,400 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight38,000 kgcorrect

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Limetec VPK 438 weigh?

The unladen weight is 7,400 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Limetec VPK 438?

38,000 kg.

What are the dimensions of the Limetec VPK 438?

13,100 mm × 2,550 mm.

When was the Limetec VPK 438 built?

Production years: 2004.

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 5 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.

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