Wackenhut WSM20
Built: 1997 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 1997
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Wackenhut – other models: the collective page of trailers from the Nagold vehicle builder outside the named ranges, from ATP 8 and SFG 20 to WSM20, 2.6 to 7.8 t unladen weight, 8 to 40 t gross weight
This page gathers the Wackenhut trailers the register could not assign to a named range. Wackenhut is a vehicle builder from Nagold in Baden-Württemberg specialising in special bodies and trailers for commercial-vehicle use; type codes such as ATP, SFG, ST and WSM denote different body and axle configurations, with the accompanying numbers giving the build size or gross weight in tonnes.
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The register lists here 7 versions with unladen weights from 2,630 to 7,800 kg, gross weights from 8,000 to 40,000 kg, lengths from 7,150 to 13,850 mm and widths from 2,300 to 2,550 mm.
The span from class O3 to class O4 with a gross weight of up to 40 tonnes shows the typical profile of a special-body builder: alongside standard trailers the range also includes versions for particular loads, where frame and body are tailored to the respective payload.
On a used trailer of this class, the air-brake system with ABS or EBS matters, along with the condition of axles, suspension and brake drums or discs, the frame around the axle mounts for cracks, the coupling head or kingpin, and, on special bodies, the fixing of the body to the frame and the corrosion state of weld seams. Since special bodies are often built to order, it is also worth checking the technical documentation and any material certificates for the construction before the trailer moves to a new application.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Wackenhut (weitere Modelle)
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 13,850 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,550 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 10,140 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 7,790 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 30,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Top speed | 100 km/hcorrect |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Wackenhut WSM20 weigh?
The unladen weight is 7,790 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Wackenhut WSM20?
30,000 kg.
Up to what speed is the Wackenhut WSM20 approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Wackenhut WSM20?
13,850 mm × 2,550 mm.
When was the Wackenhut WSM20 built?
Production years: 1997.
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.
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