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Kässbohrer METAGE PRO: German 23,500 kg chassis for heavy transport, with a 10,677 cc six-cylinder engine, six wheels and a 5,500 mm wheelbase
Kässbohrer Transport Technik is a German manufacturer based in Ulm, specialising in semi-trailers and special transporters for heavy-duty work. The METAGE PRO belongs to this line: a six-wheel chassis for carrying especially heavy or bulky loads, as used in building-materials and heavy-goods transport.
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The six-cylinder engine of 10,677 cc drives a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of 23,500 kg and an unladen weight of 13,900 kg, leaving around 9,600 kg for the load. At 9,850 mm long, 2,550 mm wide and with a 5,500 mm wheelbase on six wheels, the chassis is built for long, heavy bodywork rather than a compact box. Top speed is 90 km/h.
At 23,500 kg the METAGE PRO sits in EU class N3, the trucks above 12 tonnes used in long-haul and heavy-goods transport. Within the EU such vehicles are limited to 90 km/h, which explains the recorded top speed. Air suspension on the rear axle is standard on vehicles built for long journeys, while pure construction-site vehicles are more often fitted with leaf springs.
For a used example at this weight, the condition of the axles and suspension matters most: cracks in the steering knuckles and air-spring bellows often only show up under load. It is worth checking the connections between chassis and bodywork, the air brake system with all its lines, and the frame for twisting or weld cracks, which can develop under sustained heavy loads.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Kässbohrer METAGE PRO
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