Rkps 3-13600-FT
Built: 1997 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 1997
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Rkps RKPS-3-13600-FT: heavy EU class O4 trailer with a gross weight of 36,000 kg, a length of 13,600 mm and an unladen weight of 5,520 kg, built in 1997
With a gross weight of 36,000 kg, the Rkps RKPS-3-13600-FT falls into EU trailer class O4, the heavy trailers above 10 tonnes. Trailers in this class ran on compressed-air brakes and were used in commercial long-haul transport behind heavy combinations to carry general or bulk cargo over long distances. The model designation with the number 13600 matches the trailer's length in millimetres.
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At a length of 13,600 mm and a width of 2,550 mm, the RKPS-3-13600-FT is among the long trailers in its class. An unladen weight of 5,520 kg against a payload of around 30,480 kg gives a ratio typical of long, lightly built heavy trailers, with payload well above four-fifths of the gross weight. The 1997 build year places the trailer in a generation before today's brake-assist systems, though already fitted with modern compressed-air brakes.
A towing combination with a trailer of this weight requires a category CE licence. With such a large difference between unladen and gross weight, even distribution of the load across the full length matters particularly for keeping axle loads within the permitted range. Long trailers of this build were often used to carry long goods such as pipes, structural parts or large quantities of pallets.
When buying a trailer from 1997 second-hand, the compressed-air brake system, including the brake cylinders and lines, belongs on a test bench. The frame should be checked along its full length for bending and corrosion damage, since long, lightly built structures are more sensitive to overload than short, massive trailers. Spare parts for axles and brake components for this common trailer type are usually readily available on the open commercial-vehicle parts market.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Rkps RKPS-3-13600-FT
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 13,600 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,550 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 5,520 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 36,000 kgcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Rkps 3-13600-FT weigh?
The unladen weight is 5,520 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Rkps 3-13600-FT?
36,000 kg.
What are the dimensions of the Rkps 3-13600-FT?
13,600 mm × 2,550 mm.
When was the Rkps 3-13600-FT built?
Production years: 1997.
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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