Kaupe Other models

The register lists here 134 versions with unladen weights from 2,100 to 14,250 kg, gross vehicle weights from 7,200 to 45,000 kg, lengths from 5.05 to 16.65 m and widths from 2.34 to 2.60 m.

The span up to 45 t gross vehicle weight and lengths of over 16 m point to heavy semi-trailers and trailers for timber and bulk-material transport, of the kind used in forestry and industrial haulage. Use ranges from regional sawmills to cross-border haulage between the Nordic and Baltic forests, where round timber and bulk material are moved in large quantities.

When buying used, what counts is the condition of the frame and stakes for cracks and deformation, the condition of the axles, brake system and wheel bearings given the high payloads, the kingpin or drawbar eye for wear, and on semi-trailers fitted with a crane or stake frame, their function and wear. A documented service history covering axle, brake and hydraulic checks is a good sign on trailers that have worked for decades.