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Schmidt Trailer Eifel SBT3500: EU class O2 trailer with a gross weight of 3,500 kg, a length of 8,500 mm and four wheels, built in 2010.
With a gross weight of 3,500 kg, the SBT3500 sits at the upper limit of EU trailer class O2, which runs up to 3,500 kg and is usually still fitted with an overrun brake rather than air brakes. Most trailers still towable on a category BE licence fall into this class.
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Built in 2010, the model weighs just 600 kg unladen, giving a payload of around 2,900 kg, a very high share for this weight class. At 8,500 mm long, 2,480 mm wide, with four wheels and a 5,830 mm wheelbase, this is a long, light tandem-axle trailer built for bulky but not extremely heavy loads.
The combination of low kerb weight and considerable length points to a lightweight design, for example for boats, machinery with a large footprint, or similar goods that need a lot of space but little weight capacity. Towing generally requires only a category BE licence in most European countries, provided the towing vehicle is approved for the coupling load.
Buying a used trailer of this build, it is worth checking the chassis for twisting and cracks, since thin-walled constructions react more sensitively to overloading than heavy trailers. The overrun mechanism, brake cables and wheel bearings on both axles should be checked for function, along with even tyre wear along the long wheelbase. A trailer this light also deserves a check of the floor boards and side rails for rot or fatigue, since they carry the load with very little structural reserve.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Schmidt Trailer Eifel SBT3500
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