What are the interior dimensions of a 13.6m mega curtainsider?

A standard 13.6m mega curtainsider has interior dimensions of approximately 13,620 mm length × 2,480 mm width × 3,000 mm height, giving roughly 101 m³ of cargo volume — about 10 m³ more than a standard curtainsider.

How many pallets fit in a 13.6m mega curtainsider?

33 Euro pallets (800 × 1,200 mm) in a single floor layer — the same as a standard curtainsider. The 3,000 mm interior height allows double-stacking lighter pallets, up to 66 Euro pallet positions for stackable cargo.

What is the difference between a mega curtainsider and a standard curtainsider?

The key difference is interior height: 3,000 mm for the mega vs approximately 2,700 mm for a standard curtainsider. The mega curtainsider is taller overall and has a slightly higher tare (~8,200 kg vs ~7,800 kg). Loading access is the same — full side and rear.

What is the difference between a mega curtainsider and a mega trailer?

Both have the same 3,000 mm interior height and 13,620 mm floor length. The curtainsider has sliding curtains instead of rigid walls, enabling full side access for forklift loading and unloading. The mega trailer (box) has rigid walls and only rear access, but is ~200 kg lighter in tare.

What EU weight limits apply to a 13.6m mega curtainsider?

Standard EU Directive 96/53/EC limits: 40 t GVW for 5-axle combinations, 12 t steer axle, 11.5 t drive axle, 21 t bogie. Several EU countries allow up to 44 t for 6-axle combinations. Verify country-specific limits for your route.

What types of freight are best suited for a mega curtainsider?

Voluminous freight requiring side-loading: building materials, steel profiles, palletised goods loaded by forklift from the side, paper rolls, packaging materials, and any cargo that benefits from the extra 300 mm of height compared to a standard curtainsider.

Are there height restrictions for mega curtainsiders in Europe?

Yes — same as all mega trailers. The overall height (typically 4,000–4,100 mm loaded) can restrict passage on routes with low bridges or older infrastructure. Check route-specific restrictions, particularly in Eastern Europe, the UK (4.2 m general limit post-Brexit), and Scandinavia.

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13.6m Mega Curtainsider — Dimensions & Cargo Specifications

Interior dimensions, volume, pallet capacity, and EU weight limits for the 13.6m mega curtainsider — full side access with the height advantage of a mega trailer

Interior length

13.62m

Interior width

2.48m

Interior height

3.00m

Max payload

~22,000 kg

Volume

~101 m³

Loading metres

13.6 LDM

Euro pallets

33 positions

Loading access

Sides + rear

Mega Curtainsider vs Standard Curtainsider 13.6m — Comparison

Variant	Interior (L × W × H)	Volume	Max payload	Tare	Access
Mega Curtainsider	13.62m x 2.48m x 3.00m	101 m³	~22,000 kg	~8,200 kg	Sides + rear
Standard Curtainsider	13.62m x 2.48m x 2.70m	91 m³	~22,200 kg	~7,800 kg	Sides + rear

Mega Curtainsider

Interior (L × W × H)

13.62m x 2.48m x 3.00m

Volume

101 m³

Max payload

~22,000 kg

Tare

~8,200 kg

Standard Curtainsider

Interior (L × W × H)

13.62m x 2.48m x 2.70m

Volume

91 m³

Max payload

~22,200 kg

Tare

~7,800 kg

Note: The mega curtainsider combines the 3,000 mm interior height of a mega trailer with the full side-access of a curtainsider — making it the most versatile EU trailer for voluminous freight that requires forklift or side loading. Slightly heavier tare than a mega box trailer due to the curtain rail system.

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Loading Specifications

Pallet capacity, volume, and EU axle weight limits

Pallet capacity

13,620 × 2,480 mm floor — full side access, 3,000 mm interior height

Euro pallets (800 × 1,200 mm) 33 positions

Euro pallets — double-stacked up to 66 positions*

Industrial pallets (1,000 × 1,200 mm) 26 positions

Floor load limit 5,000 kg/m²

Typical for mega curtainsider floors. Verify with your carrier. *Double-stacking requires cargo and pallet strength to support.

EU weight limits

Standard 5-axle combination under EU Directive 96/53/EC

Max GVW (standard EU) 40,000 kg

Steer axle limit 12,000 kg

Drive axle limit 11,500 kg

Bogie axle limit 21,000 kg

Typical net payload ~22,000 kg

Country variation: Several EU member states allow up to 44 t GVW for 6-axle combinations. The mega curtainsider's slightly higher tare vs a mega box trailer reduces net payload by ~200 kg at equal GVW.

Ideal freight types

The mega curtainsider is the go-to for voluminous freight needing side loading: building materials, palletised goods, long profiles, and any cargo that benefits from forklift access without removing a full rear door. The extra height accommodates taller pallets or double-stacked light cargo.

Interior length 13.62m

Interior width 2.48m

Interior height 3.00m

Max GVW (EU) 40,000 kg

Steer axle limit 12,000 kg

Drive axle limit 11,500 kg

Bogie limit 21,000 kg

Typical payload ~22,000 kg

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