Schilter Other models
1 model in this series
Schilter SA 3400 135: EU class O4 semi-trailer with a gross weight of 39,000 kg, a length of 13,740 mm and an 8,950 mm axle spread, built in 1999.
With a gross weight of 39,000 kg, the SA 3400 135 reaches the loading limit typical of three-axle semi-trailers in Europe and falls into EU trailer class O4. A semi-trailer rests on the towing tractor's fifth wheel via its kingpin rather than carrying its own drawbar and front axle.
Read on 3 more paragraphs
Built in 1999, the model carries a payload of around 31,840 kg against an unladen weight of 7,160 kg. At 13,740 mm long, 2,550 mm wide and with an 8,950 mm spread between kingpin and rear axle group, the design matches the classic standard semi-trailer used in European long-haul haulage.
Class O4 semi-trailers generally run on air brakes controlled through the tractor's brake line and require a category CE licence to tow. The slim build at maximum width and long axle spread is suited to palletised freight or bulk goods, as commonly moved between plants and transhipment points in haulage traffic.
Buying a used semi-trailer of this age, the kingpin and its mounting deserve particular attention, since wear there directly affects road safety. Equally important are checking the air brake system for leaks, the axle suspension for play, and the chassis for corrosion and cracks after decades of long-haul service. The landing gear and its winding mechanism should also be tested under load, since a seized or bent leg leaves the trailer unusable off the fifth wheel.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Schilter SA 3400 135
Models
Trailer in 3D section
Turn the model, look inside and click an assembly — each one is explained.
