Meuser MEU8 – specifications
Built: 1998 · Series: Other models
Data for the version built 1998 · Data origin: Official register · sources
More machines from model year 1998
Not the right version? The data comes from vehicle registers holding many near-identical versions side by side. Photograph the data plate — we read make and type from it. Open the scanner e-mail address required
Meuser – other models: the collective page of trailers outside the named ranges, MEU8, MEU 10 and MEU 24, 3,260 to 5,880 kg unladen weight, 8,000 to 24,000 kg gross weight
This page gathers the Meuser trailers the register could not assign to a named range – with three listed versions this amounts to the whole known programme of the brand. The types MEU8, MEU 10 and MEU 24 apparently carry a size code in the number. From a gross weight of 10 tonnes, EU class O4 applies and mandates an air brake system, whereas the lighter O3 class still permits a simple overrun brake. As with many small trailer brands, the values are drawn from registration data, in which each model is listed individually with its technical figures.
Read on 3 more paragraphs
The register lists here 3 versions with unladen weights from 3,260 to 5,880 kg, gross weights from 8,000 to 24,000 kg, a length of 10,300 mm and a width of 2,550 mm.
With gross weights of 8 to 24 tonnes, the range spans from the heavy trailer class well into multi-axle semi- or tandem trailers for heavy-duty transport; the uniform width across widely differing weights points to a shared build platform with varying axle counts and payload ratings.
On a used example in this weight class, axle, brake system and frame condition matter, along with the function of brake valves and air lines, corrosion on load-bearing parts, and tyre and rim condition; on the heavier versions, wear on the kingpin plate and landing legs is also worth checking. Parts for such a small brand usually run through independent commercial-vehicle workshops rather than a maker's own network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Meuser, Zulassungsdaten (Register)
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 10,300 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,550 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 3,260 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 8,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Top speed | 100 km/hcorrect |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Meuser MEU8 weigh?
The unladen weight is 3,260 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Meuser MEU8?
8,000 kg.
Up to what speed is the Meuser MEU8 approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Meuser MEU8?
10,300 mm × 2,550 mm.
When was the Meuser MEU8 built?
Production years: 1998.
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.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
We do not sell machines. We ask the dealers who carry this model and come back with price and lead time.
Request a quote →
We ask the suppliers and come back with price and lead time.
Request spare parts →
This page carries 7 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.
Are you the manufacturer or a dealer of this machine? Check the data and add missing figures — we mark your correction as manufacturer or dealer information.
Check and complete the data →Missing a figure you were looking for? Report it →
Know this machine better? Have a photo, a manual, or know that a figure is wrong? Add it to the register →
Other models in this series
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · Data sources and cross-checks
Trailer in 3D section
Turn the model, look inside and click an assembly — each one is explained.
