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Schmitz Kaiser S3302M: EU class O4 trailer with a gross weight of 18,000 kg, a length of 8,915 mm and a width of 2,490 mm, built 1994 to 1995.
With a gross weight of 18,000 kg, the S3302M falls into EU trailer class O4, the band of heavy trailers above 10 tonnes. Vehicles of this size are used for hauling building materials, machinery or general cargo beyond the capacity of a light trailer.
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Built between 1994 and 1995, the model carries a payload of around 13,000 kg against an unladen weight of 5,000 kg. At 8,915 mm long and 2,490 mm wide, the build is fairly compact for its weight class, pointing to a sturdy, short construction rather than a long volume body.
Class O4 trailers run on air brakes fed from the towing vehicle's brake line and require a category CE licence to tow. The ratio of compact length to high gross weight points to use with dense, heavy cargo such as bulk material, stone or machine parts rather than bulky volume freight.
Buying a used trailer of this age, the chassis and axle mounts should be checked especially carefully for cracks and corrosion given the high axle load. The air brake system, including lines and brake cylinders, should be tested for leaks, and wheel bearings and axle suspension deserve a close check for play and wear after roughly three decades of possible use. Given the age of the model, the availability of matching brake and axle parts is worth confirming with a trailer specialist before relying on the vehicle for regular heavy loads.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Schmitz Kaiser S3302M
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