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Peddemors PT5000 – EU class O3 trailer with a 5,000 kg gross weight, 9,750 mm length, 2,100 mm width and 6,000 mm wheelbase
With a gross weight of 5,000 kg, the PT5000 sits in EU trailer class O3, the 3.5 to 10 tonne band that already requires an air brake system. The number in the model name matches the gross weight in kilograms, a common practice for trailer designations.
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At 9,750 mm long and a comparatively narrow 2,100 mm wide, the PT5000 has an unladen weight of 1,380 kg, giving a payload of around 3,620 kg. Such great length combined with a narrow width and low unladen weight points to a light, elongated load bed, the kind used for pipes, sections or boats.
In class O3, towing requires driving licence category BE or C1E depending on the tractor vehicle, once the combined train weight exceeds the relevant national limit. The 6,000 mm wheelbase spreads the load over the full length and keeps the trailer running straight even with an unevenly distributed, long load.
When buying used, check the air system for leaks, examine the load bed for sagging over its long span, and check the axles and suspension for play and rust. The side stakes or brackets that secure long, narrow loads also deserve a check for a firm fit.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Peddemors PT5000
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