Schweriner CS 40
Built: 1996-1996 · Series: CS
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Schweriner CS 40 G: CS-series trailer with a gross weight of 36,500 kg, EU category O4, built 1998 to 2003, for heavy freight on long-haul routes
A gross vehicle weight of 36,500 kg places the CS 40 G in EU trailer category O4, the group of heavy trailers and semi-trailers above ten tonnes. Vehicles of this size run behind semi-tractors or heavy truck combinations on long-haul routes and are built for long, rugged load beds rather than manoeuvrability.
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At a length of 12,625 mm and a width of 2,500 mm, the CS 40 G sits at the edge of the road dimensions allowed without a special permit. An unladen weight of 4,200 kg leaves a payload of 32,300 kg: almost eight kilograms of cargo for every kilogram of the vehicle's own weight, a ratio only a frame and axles designed for high axle loads can carry.
Category O4 requires air brakes, not the simple overrun brakes of light trailers. A trailer of this class is towed by vehicles holding driving licence category CE, in practice semi-tractors or heavy trucks with a matching towing capacity and coupling load.
Buying a used trailer this heavy, the frame comes first: cracks at welds and cross-members at this axle load result from material fatigue, not accidents. The air brake system needs checking for leaks and response time, the axle bearings for play, and the tyres must match the registered axle load, not just the rim size. A look at the service history for any repaired cracks in the frame is worthwhile too, given the loads this class of trailer carries on a daily basis.
Sources: Kennwerte des Modells CS 40 G
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 12,500 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,500 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 5,000 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 39,500 kgcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Schweriner CS 40 weigh?
The unladen weight is 5,000 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Schweriner CS 40?
39,500 kg.
What are the dimensions of the Schweriner CS 40?
12,500 mm × 2,500 mm.
When was the Schweriner CS 40 built?
Production years: 1996.
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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