Faymonville STBZ

The register lists eight versions with unladen weights from 6,500 to 30,785 kg, gross weights from 28,000 to 146,750 kg, lengths from 13,400 to 27,947.5 mm and widths from 2,500 to 3,050 mm.

Lowbed semi-trailers of this size carry construction machinery, industrial plant and large components whose height needs a lowered deck; the span up to almost 147 tonnes gross weight shows the STBZ range extending into combined modular transport for heavy loads. Faymonville is one of the best-known European manufacturers in this heavy-haulage market.

When buying a used example, what matters is the condition of the reinforced frame, the hydraulics for lifting axles, steering axles and lowering decks, the axles, brakes and tyres, and corrosion at heavily loaded welds. Spare parts for Faymonville trailers usually come directly from the manufacturer and from specialist heavy-haulage workshops. It is also worth checking the inspection history and any frame repairs following transports of unusual loads.