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Polarvan AKasettiTPV: heavy EU category O4 trailer rated at 42,000 kg gross weight, 12,840 mm length and 10,910 kg unladen weight for long-haul work
With a gross weight rating of 42,000 kg, the Polarvan AKasettiTPV falls into EU trailer category O4, the heavy trailers and semi-trailers above 10 tonnes that run behind tractor units or heavy rigid combinations on long-distance routes. The classification into this vehicle category follows the EU type-approval regulation (EU) 2018/858.
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At 12,840 mm long and 2,550 mm wide, the trailer sits right at the usual European road limit of 2,550 mm width. Against an unladen weight of 10,910 kg, this leaves a payload of 31,090 kg, the difference between the gross weight rating and the unladen weight. That leaves roughly 74 per cent of the gross weight rating available as payload.
Trailers in this weight bracket carry compressed-air brakes as standard rather than the simple overrun brake fitted to light trailers, together with ABS or EBS matched to the towing vehicle. Running such a combination calls for at least category CE on the towing vehicle's licence, since the combined weight is well beyond the limits of category C1E. The tyres and wheels fitted must be rated for the approved top speed and the registered axle load. Registration also depends on a valid approval certificate matching exactly the values stated here.
Buying a used trailer of this size is worth checking for leaks at the air-brake coupling heads and lines, the condition of the suspension and axle bearings, corrosion on the main chassis members and cross-beams, and whether the lighting and the electrical connector to the towing vehicle still work. The tyres should match the registered axle load and not be aged beyond their safe service life. A complete inspection and service record makes judging the trailer's condition considerably easier.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Polarvan AKasettiTPV
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