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Unladen weight is 5,600 kg, giving a payload of 16,400 kg – well over three quarters of the gross weight. Length stands at 9,500 mm and width at 2,600 mm, at the upper limit permitted for vehicle width in Europe, so the loading area makes full use of the road space allowed for a single trailer.

Air brakes are required in this weight class; a mechanical overrun brake is no longer permitted above roughly 3.5 tonnes gross weight. The tow vehicle is a lorry or tractor unit requiring category C or CE; the full 2,600 mm width calls for corresponding care when manoeuvring and overtaking, and mirrors and cameras need to cover the width properly.

On a used trailer of this class, what counts is the condition of the brake system and linings, the tightness of the air lines, rust at the frame and axle mounts, and the remaining tread depth of the tyres. On curtain-sided bodies, the bows and the curtain itself should be checked, along with the lighting system and the connections to the tow vehicle. A service history for the brake valves is worth asking for on a trailer of this weight. A recent brake test certificate is worth checking for as well.