Special 1331 RS
Built: 1986 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 1986
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1331 RS: heavy N3-class lorry with a five-cylinder engine, eight wheels, a gross vehicle weight of 33,000 kg, a kerb weight of 12,100 kg and a wheelbase of 5,980 mm, built in 1986
The manufacturer is recorded only as "Special", a name that does not point to any identifiable vehicle builder. This text therefore describes the vehicle class the 1331 RS of 1986 represents: a heavy eight-wheel chassis with an unusual five-cylinder engine.
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The 1331 RS is driven by a five-cylinder engine and stands on eight wheels, with a wheelbase of 5,980 mm and a width of 2,500 mm. The vehicle weighs 12,100 kg empty, with a gross vehicle weight of 33,000 kg.
At a gross vehicle weight of 33,000 kg the 1331 RS falls clearly into EU class N3 above 12 t, for which a top speed of 90 km/h applies across the EU. Almost 20,900 kg separate kerb weight from gross weight: a margin this large is typical of a load carrier built for heavy, variable cargo such as bulk goods or building materials, unlike vehicles with a permanently mounted piece of equipment, which leave little room for payload. Eight wheels on a wheelbase of nearly 6 m is a common configuration for tipper or mixer chassis in this weight class.
Buying such a heavy eight-wheel chassis second-hand starts with checking the frame and axle mounts for cracks, since a gross vehicle weight of 33 t places heavy demands on the structure. The five-cylinder engine calls for a check of the injection system and turbocharger, the air brakes on all axles for a check of lines and drums, and given the 1986 build year, frame corrosion around the rear axle group deserves a look as well.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells 1331 RS
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 5correct |
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Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,500 mmcorrect |
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| Wheelbase | 5,980 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 12,100 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 33,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 8correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Special 1331 RS weigh?
The unladen weight is 12,100 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Special 1331 RS?
33,000 kg.
What engine does the Special 1331 RS have?
5 cylinders.
When was the Special 1331 RS built?
Production years: 1986.
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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