Nikula Other models

At a length of 11,450 mm and a width of 2,500 mm, the empty chassis weighs 9,600 kg, leaving a payload of 30,400 kg. This ratio of unladen weight to payload is typical of sturdy trailers for round timber, construction machinery or bulk material, as used in long-distance Nordic haulage. The trailer was registered in 1983.

Trailers in this class run on air brakes on all axles and need a towing vehicle with a high permitted trailer load. In Finnish long-distance haulage, tractor-and-trailer combinations like this have been used for decades to carry timber, building materials and industrial goods over long distances.

When buying such an old trailer, the frame matters most: fatigue cracks in the longitudinal beams and axle mounts after decades of heavy-load service are the most common fault. Also check the brake drums or discs, the tightness of the air lines, and corrosion on load-bearing parts, which should be examined carefully given the trailer's long service life. Given the trailer's age, it is also worth confirming that the lighting, reflectors and coupling head still meet current roadworthiness requirements before it returns to regular service.