Sommer AW18T TYP3
Built: 2013 · Series: AW18T
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Sommer AW18T – German semi-trailers from the Osnabrück area: the AW18T range, very light unladen weight around 3.2 t at a gross weight up to 20 t, lengths around 9.2 m
Sommer Fahrzeugbau is a German trailer manufacturer based in the Osnabrück area. The AW18T range bundles several closely related versions – the AW18T, AW18T 235 400, AW18T 265 260S Type 9, plus Types 3 and 12 – whose 18T suffix matches a gross weight in the region of 18 to 20 tonnes. The individual type numbers mark different body or equipment variants of the same basic chassis.
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The register lists 5 versions with unladen weights from 3,145 to 3,300 kg at a gross weight of 18,000 to 20,000 kg. Lengths range from 9,170 to 9,330 mm, widths from 2,370 to 2,550 mm – a very low unladen weight relative to gross weight, typical of light tipping or flatbed bodies.
With payloads of around 15 to 17 tonnes at a comparatively low unladen weight, the AW18T range suits the economical transport of bulk, building or agricultural bulk goods in northern Germany. Sommer competes here with other mid-sized German trailer builders in the tipper and flatbed segment.
When buying used, the frame and axle suspension need checking for cracks and corrosion, along with the tipping ram or sideboards, air suspension, braking system with ABS/EBS, and the kingpin and landing gear. The condition of the load floor and its resistance to moisture are further checks; spare parts run through Sommer's distribution network in northern Germany.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Sommer AW18T
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,370 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 507 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 3,145 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 18,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Top speed | 100 km/hcorrect |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Sommer AW18T TYP3 weigh?
The unladen weight is 3,145 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Sommer AW18T TYP3?
18,000 kg.
Up to what speed is the Sommer AW18T TYP3 approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
When was the Sommer AW18T TYP3 built?
Production years: 2013.
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.
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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