Steelbro SB 33
Built: 2000 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 2000
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Steelbro – other models: the collective page of sideloader semi-trailers outside the named ranges, from SB 33 to SB380G, 9.7 to 11.3 t unladen weight, 42.5 to 43.5 t gross weight
This page gathers the semi-trailers of the Steelbro brand that the register could not assign to a named range. The model name SB33 Sidelifter shows the design: a side-loading semi-trailer with its own lifting arm to pick up and set down containers from the side without a crane or forklift. The hydraulic arms of such semi-trailers lift containers from both sides, allowing them to be set down even on unpaved ground.
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The register lists here 3 versions with unladen weights from 9,660 to 11,300 kg, gross weights from 42,500 to 43,500 kg, lengths from 9,030 to 13,800 mm and widths from 2,500 to 2,550 mm – dimensions for container-capable semi-trailers.
Sideloaders of this design take on loading and unloading at container transport sites without handling equipment and so mainly run in the pre- and on-carriage between ports, terminals and depots. Shipping lines and hauliers deploy sideloaders to load and unload containers flexibly even without fixed handling infrastructure.
Buying used, check especially the condition of the hydraulic rams and lifting arms, wear on the guide rails and container locks, plus rust on the frame and chassis rails, the condition of axles, brakes and the overrun brake device, and tyres. Parts for the hydraulics, axles and brakes run through the manufacturer and the general commercial-trailer parts trade. A service book and inspection history give additional insight into maintenance condition and accident-free use.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Steelbro (weitere Modelle)
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 13,650 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,550 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 9,150 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 10,440 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 43,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Top speed | 100 km/hcorrect |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Steelbro SB 33 weigh?
The unladen weight is 10,440 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Steelbro SB 33?
43,000 kg.
Up to what speed is the Steelbro SB 33 approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Steelbro SB 33?
13,650 mm × 2,550 mm.
When was the Steelbro SB 33 built?
Production years: 2000.
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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This page carries 8 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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