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Krebs PAE 9.0: an O3-class EU trailer with a 5,000 kg gross weight, 2,500 kg kerb weight, four wheels and a length of 9.01 m matching its type designation.
At a gross weight of 5,000 kg, the Krebs PAE 9.0 falls into the EU O3 trailer class, covering trailers from 3,500 kg to 10 tonnes and sitting between light car trailers and heavy semi-trailers. The type designation "9.0" matches the 9.01 m length, pointing to this maker's practice of carrying length straight into the model name.
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With a kerb weight of 2,500 kg, the payload is also exactly 2,500 kg, precisely half of the gross weight. Four wheels indicate two single-tyred axles, a common layout for this weight class and length, keeping unsprung mass moderate and easing tyre replacement compared with dual-tyred heavier axles. Its width of 2.55 m makes full use of the European standard width.
O3-class trailers above 3,500 kg require an air brake system and are towed under a category C1E or CE licence, depending on the combined weight of towing vehicle and trailer. A nine-metre length on two axles makes such trailers versatile, suited to building materials, agricultural equipment or medium-density unit loads.
Buying a used two-axle trailer of this length, it is worth checking the centre of the chassis, which flexes more under uneven loading than shorter designs. It is also worth checking the brake system, axle bearings and the condition of the four tyres along with the spare wheel mount, as well as the load lashing points and floor wear, all of which show how carefully the trailer was loaded and maintained over its working life.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells PAE 9.0
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