Tbz
Built: 2012-2012 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 2012
Tbz TBZ: an EU class O3 trailer from 2012 with a 4,638 kg gross weight, a 6.60 m length, a 2.20 m width, just above the O2 threshold
The TBZ from Tbz is a trailer built in 2012. With a gross weight of 4,638 kg it sits just above the 3.5-tonne threshold and falls into EU trailer class O3, the trailers between 3.5 and 10 tonnes. At 6.60 metres long and 2.20 metres wide, the TBZ is a mid-sized example of this class. This puts the TBZ just inside the next weight class up, with all the technical consequences that has for the brake system.
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An unladen weight of 1,460 kg leaves a payload of 3,178 kg against the 4,638 kg gross weight, a good two-thirds of the gross weight. Such a comparatively light chassis with this payload suits bulky goods rather than concentrated heavy loads. This puts the TBZ toward the lighter end of trailers that need air brakes rather than the simpler overrun system used on lighter O2 trailers.
Trailers just above the 3.5-tonne threshold normally carry air brakes from class O3 upward instead of the overrun brakes typical of O2, and need a towing vehicle rated for a higher trailer weight than lighter trailers require. They are used in commercial transport of building materials, equipment or vehicles.
On a trailer just above the O2 threshold, check first whether the brake system is genuinely air-operated rather than an overrun type. Also check the brake lines for leaks, the condition of the load bed for wear, and look for rust on the chassis rails. Also check the drawbar and its bearing, which tend to see more stress on trailers sitting close to a class boundary.
Sources: Kennwerte des Modells Tbz TBZ
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 6,600 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,200 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 4,870 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,460 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 4,638 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 2correct |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 100 km/hcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Tbz TBZ weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,460 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Tbz TBZ?
4,638 kg.
Up to what speed is the Tbz TBZ approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Tbz TBZ?
6,600 mm × 2,200 mm.
When was the Tbz TBZ built?
Production years: 2012.
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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