Ruthmann STEIGE TB 290
Built: 2020 · Series: Other models
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Ruthmann Steiger TB 290 – German aerial work platform on a truck chassis from 2020: four-cylinder diesel of 2,143 cc, 3,500 kg gross vehicle weight, top speed of 145 km/h, 7,850 mm long
Ruthmann is a German maker of aerial work platforms based in Gescher, fitting bodies of this kind onto various commercial-vehicle chassis. The TB 290 of the Steiger line is one such chassis-mounted aerial platform from 2020.
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The four-cylinder diesel engine has a displacement of 2,143 cc. At 7,850 mm long, 2,300 mm wide and with a 3,670 mm wheelbase, the vehicle weighs 3,322 kg unladen, with a gross vehicle weight of 3,500 kg, right at the boundary of the N1 class. Top speed is 145 km/h.
Chassis-mounted aerial platforms such as the TB 290 are used for work at height, for example in tree care, façade work or maintaining street lighting, combining the mobility of a van with the working basket of a stationary lift. The gross vehicle weight set precisely at the 3.5-tonne mark shows how tightly such bodies are calculated to remain drivable on a category B licence.
When buying such a specialised vehicle, the condition of the hydraulic lifting mechanism, the inspection plate and documentation of the recurring lift inspections, and the condition of the underlying chassis beneath the body all matter most. As payload is very limited on a gross weight calculated this tightly, it is worth checking before purchase how much genuine additional load remains possible alongside the body itself, since even a full toolbox can eat into that margin.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Ruthmann Steiger TB 290
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,143 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 7,850 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,300 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 3,670 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 3,322 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 145 km/hcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Ruthmann STEIGE TB 290 weigh?
The unladen weight is 3,322 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Ruthmann STEIGE TB 290?
3,500 kg.
What engine does the Ruthmann STEIGE TB 290 have?
4 cylinders, 2,143 cm³ displacement.
How fast does the Ruthmann STEIGE TB 290 go?
Top speed is 145 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Ruthmann STEIGE TB 290?
7,850 mm × 2,300 mm.
When was the Ruthmann STEIGE TB 290 built?
Production years: 2020.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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