Jyki V42-T0

The register lists 5 versions with kerb weights from 7,400 to 8,850 kg, gross vehicle weights from 36,000 to 42,000 kg, lengths from 10,200 to 12,550 mm and widths from 2,550 to 2,600 mm.

With a gross vehicle weight of up to 42 tonnes, the V42-T0 ranks among the heavy trailers of Finnish timber haulage, towed behind powerful tractor units or lorries in forestry and sawmill traffic; the length of over ten metres allows the transport of long logs. Such combinations run in Finland on both forest roads and public roads between the logging site, sawmill and port, where the high gross weight limits of the Finnish road network make long, heavy trailers economical.

When buying used, check the condition of the stakes and load bed, the operation of the braking system and air suspension, corrosion on the frame and axle mounts, and tyre condition; on such heavy combinations, the coupling and load-securing points also need checking. On stake trailers in particular, it is worth looking for deformation of the stakes from point loading when loading round timber, as well as the condition of hydraulic connections where a crane or brake valves are fitted. Spare parts for Finnish specialist trailers of this kind usually come directly from the manufacturer or from workshops specialising in forestry vehicles.