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Deckal Van DT 115-10 – EU class O4 trailer: 20,000 kg gross vehicle weight, 6,000 kg unladen weight, 2 wheels, built 1974
Rated up to 20,000 kg gross vehicle weight, the Deckal Van DT 115-10 belongs to EU trailer class O4, the heavy trailers and semi-trailers above 10 tonnes operated with their own air brake system. Unlike most vehicles in this class, the DT 115-10 runs on only two wheels on a single axle.
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The DT 115-10 was built in 1974 and has an unladen weight of 6,000 kg; against a gross vehicle weight of 20,000 kg, that leaves a payload of 14,000 kg. The wheelbase is 641 mm, width 2,500 mm.
With only two wheels at a gross vehicle weight of up to 20,000 kg, this is an axle unit with a very high load per wheel, the kind used for shunting or coupling heavy loads rather than a vehicle with its own enclosed load space. The air brake has to deliver full braking performance for such a high gross weight despite having only one axle.
When buying used, such a single-axle air-braked trailer lives or dies on that one axle: the wheel bearings, tyres with tread depth and brake system carry the full load and need especially careful inspection, as do the lines and brake cylinders for corrosion and leaks. Check the frame and coupling for rust and cracks, and check the lighting and all electrical connections. With a build year of 1974, also expect a very limited spare-parts supply for the axle, coupling and brake components.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Deckal Van DT 115-10
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