TB-08-S01
LPG Tanker Semi-trailer
Starting from $17,400
Pressure vessel and valve system matched to LPG medium, design pressure and dangerous-goods rules
At a glance
- Reference Payload
- 24,800 kg
- Tank Geometric Volume
- 57,000 L
- Technical Gross Trailer Mass
- 40,000 kg
- Design Temperature Range
- -40 to +50 °C
- Overall Length
- 13,000 mm
- Number of Axles
- 3 axles
Best suited to
propane, butane and compatible LPG
How it differs
Difference from a cryogenic tanker: ambient-temperature pressurised service rather than vacuum-insulated cryogenic service, so structures and safety systems are not interchangeable
Reference specification
Pre-inquiry reference values taken from our standard sample of this product. A figure shown as a range moves with the configuration named beside it. Your contractual figures are the ones on the drawing and bill of materials issued after inquiry.
Dimensions
| Parameter | Reference value | Varies with |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Length | 13,000 mm | Fixed |
| Overall Width | 2,550 mm | Fixed |
| Overall Height | 3,990 mm | Fixed |
Tank Dimensions
| Parameter | Reference value | Varies with |
|---|---|---|
| Tank Diameter | 2,450 mm | Fixed |
Coupling Dimensions
| Parameter | Reference value | Varies with |
|---|---|---|
| Fifth-wheel Height | 1,300 mm | Fixed |
Mass & Capacity
| Parameter | Reference value | Varies with |
|---|---|---|
| Reference Payload | 24,800 kg | Fixed |
| Reference Tare Weight | 15,200 kg | Fixed |
| Technical Gross Trailer Mass | 40,000 kg | Fixed |
| Tank Geometric Volume | 57,000 L | Fixed |
| Number of Compartments | 1 compartment | Fixed |
Pressure & Temperature
| Parameter | Reference value | Varies with |
|---|---|---|
| Design Pressure | 17.7 bar | Fixed |
| Test Pressure | 21 bar | Fixed |
| Design Temperature Range | -40 to +50 °C | Fixed |
Running Gear
| Parameter | Reference value | Varies with |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Axles | 3 axles | Fixed |
| Technical Capacity per Axle | 13,000 kg | Fixed |
| Reference Axle Brand | FUWA / BPW or equivalentBrand is a supply-chain reference. | Fixed |
| Suspension | Heavy-duty mechanical leaf spring | Fixed |
| Brake Type | Drum brakes | Fixed |
| ABS / EBS | ABS 4S/2M | Fixed |
| Tyre Size | 12R22.5 | Fixed |
| Number of Tyres | 12 tyres | Fixed |
| Axle Spacing | 1,310 mm | Fixed |
Coupling & Support
| Parameter | Reference value | Varies with |
|---|---|---|
| Kingpin Size | 3.5 in bolt-in | Fixed |
| Landing Gear | Two-speed, 28 t lifting / 50 t static | Fixed |
Electrical System
| Parameter | Reference value | Varies with |
|---|---|---|
| System Voltage | 24 V | Fixed |
| Lighting | LED lamps, destination-approved | Fixed |
Structure & Materials
| Parameter | Reference value | Varies with |
|---|---|---|
| Body / Vessel Material | P355/P460 pressure-vessel steel cylindrical tank | Fixed |
| Tank Material Grade | P355NH/P460NL2 or A516 Gr.70 | Fixed |
| Tank Shell Thickness | 12 mm | Fixed |
Loading, Unloading & Operation
| Parameter | Reference value | Varies with |
|---|---|---|
| Discharge Outlet / Line | DN50 liquid and DN50 vapour connections | Fixed |
| Pump System | LPG vane pump, hydraulic/PTO drive optional | Fixed |
Safety & Compliance
| Parameter | Reference value | Varies with |
|---|---|---|
| Design / Approval Reference | ADR / EN 12493 / TPED; ASME package optional | Fixed |
| Reference Compatible Cargo | LPG (propane/butane mixtures) | Fixed |
| Tank Code / Dangerous-goods Class | Class 2, P18BN/P21BN reference | Fixed |
| Pressure Safety System | Dual relief valves, pressure gauge and emergency vent line | Fixed |
| Emergency Shut-off & Overfill | Emergency shut-off on liquid/vapour lines plus static earthing | Fixed |
Specialist Systems
| Parameter | Reference value | Varies with |
|---|---|---|
| Rated Filling Ratio | 85 % | Fixed |
Specifying for your region
The same product is built differently for different markets. These are the running-gear and compliance points that decide the build, by destination.
- Africa
- Dust sealing, reinforced suspension, hot-climate hoses, larger tool/spare package. 3×13 t axles; heavy mechanical suspension; Drum + ABS 4S/2M; 12R22.5 / 315/80 R22.5Compliance: Design code, pressure, temperature, filling ratio and valid pressure-vessel approval; Country-specific homologation, axle/load and left/right-hand traffic review
- Middle East
- 50°C-class heat package, UV-resistant wiring/seals, sand protection and high-capacity cooling. 3×13 t axles; mechanical or air suspension; Drum + ABS; EBS for regulated/hazardous applications; 12R22.5 / 385/65 R22.5Compliance: Design code, pressure, temperature, filling ratio and valid pressure-vessel approval; Country/GCC approval, 45 t combination and axle-spacing checks; dangerous-goods review
- Latin America
- Mixed-road reinforcement, corrosion package for coastal routes, local tyre/parts availability. 3×13 t axles; mechanical or air suspension; Drum + ABS; 295/80 R22.5 / 12R22.5Compliance: Design code, pressure, temperature, filling ratio and valid pressure-vessel approval; Country-specific type approval; Brazil CONTRAN baseline shown only and amendments must be verified
- Non-EU Eastern Europe
- -30°C cold-start/seal package, corrosion protection and winter electrical package. 3×9 t axles; air suspension; Disc/drum + EBS with roll stability; 385/65 R22.5Compliance: Design code, pressure, temperature, filling ratio and valid pressure-vessel approval; EAC/ECE/ADR/ATP or national approval as applicable; check border and route rules
What you can verify before ordering
The plant is ours
Ask for a live walk-through of the welding line, the blasting chamber and the paint booth on the day you call. A trading company cannot do this on request.
Engineers answer, not a sales desk
Configuration questions are answered by the engineering team. If an answer needs a calculation, you get the calculation.
Vessels are certified by third parties
Pressure tests are witnessed and the certificate carries the chassis number of the unit, so it can be matched to the trailer that arrives.
Drawings are kept on file
The approved general arrangement drawing is archived against your chassis number for the life of the unit, which is what makes a spare part orderable years later.
Export paperwork is in house
Invoice, origin certificate, chassis number list and test certificates are issued by our own export desk, so a correction takes hours rather than a week.
Repeat batches stay identical
A follow-on order is built from the drawing you already approved, so parts interchange across your fleet instead of nearly fitting.
Other variants in this category
Same platform, different body or duty. Worth comparing before you settle on one.
Send your drawing or your load case
A sales engineer confirms the specification for this product against your route, axle-load limits and destination regulations, then returns a drawing and a delivered price.