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Westrick VAH10 - trailer of EU class O3: 10,000 kg gross weight, 3,860 kg unladen weight, 8,410x2,540 mm, built 2011, 4 wheels.
With a gross weight of 10,000 kg, the VAH10 from Westrick belongs to the EU trailer class O3 (3,500 kg to 10,000 kg gross weight), the medium trailers towed behind trucks and tractor units. Year of manufacture 2011. Trailers in this class need a compressed-air brake system.
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With an unladen weight of 3,860 kg, that leaves a payload of 6,140 kg. The dimensions are 8,410 mm in length and 2,540 mm in width. The wheelbase is 4,450 mm. The trailer runs on 4 wheels.
Fifth-wheel or drawbar load and the design of the coupling decide which tractor unit suits a trailer like this. That places the trailer, in commercial use, between light car trailers and heavy semi-trailers.
On a viewing, the brake cylinders, lines and the air system's tightness are among the first points to check. Paperwork and the validity of the roadworthiness test belong to every viewing. The brake system and brake lines deserve particular attention, as this is an area often neglected in everyday use. With several axles, a test drive is a good chance to compare braking effect between axles. The suspension and any dampers should be checked for leaks and correct ride height. On the frame and at the drawbar mounting points it is worth checking for rust and old weld repairs. Wheel bearings and steering knuckles should be checked for play and uneven running noise.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Westrick VAH10
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