48ft Semi (US) dimensions

Units

The inner size of a 48ft Semi (US) is 14550mm x 2560mm x 2790mm (LxWxH) which gives a total loading volume of 104 m3. The trailer has a door that's 2560mm x 2790mm (WxH).

A 48ft Semi (US) has a default maximum payload of 18141kg. Depending on your use case or specific trailer this might vary and is easy to change.

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Inner Dimensions

LengthWidthHeight
14550 mm2560 mm2790 mm

Approx. Weights

Payload
18141 kg

Door

HeightWidth
2790 mm2560 mm

Axles

Kingpin PositionRear Axle
1699 mm13106 mm

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