13.8m Dry Box Van (Baú Seco) — Dimensions & Cargo Specifications
Interior dimensions, max GCM, CONTRAN 210 axle limits, and pallet capacity for the standard Brazilian 13.8m dry box semi-trailer
Interior length
13.80m
Interior width
2.50m
Interior height
2.90m
Max payload
~28,000 kg
Volume
~100 m³
Linear meters
13.80 LDM
Max GCM (BR)
48,500 kg
PBR pallets
26 positions
Baú Seco 13.8m (BR) vs Box Trailer 13.6m (EU)
| Variant | Interior (L×W×H) | Volume | Max payload | Max GCM | Regulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baú Seco BR | 13.80m × 2.50m × 2.90m | 100 m³ | ~28,000 kg | 48,500 kg | CONTRAN 210/2006 |
| Box Trailer EU | 13.62m × 2.46m × 2.70m | 90 m³ | ~24,000 kg | 44,000 kg | Directive 96/53/EC |
Interior (L×W×H)
13.80m × 2.50m × 2.90m
Volume
100 m³
Max payload
~28,000 kg
Max GCM
48,500 kg
Regulation
CONTRAN 210/2006
Interior (L×W×H)
13.62m × 2.46m × 2.70m
Volume
90 m³
Max payload
~24,000 kg
Max GCM
44,000 kg
Regulation
Directive 96/53/EC
Explore the 13.8m Baú Seco in 3D
Interactive 3D model of the full-size 13.8m Brazilian dry box van semi-trailer — drag to rotate, scroll to zoom
Pallet capacity, weight limits, and CONTRAN rules
Pallet capacity
PBR and Euro pallet positions in the 13.8m × 2.5m floor
Typical for Brazilian steel-floor box vans. Verify with your carrier's spec sheet.
Weight limits (CONTRAN 210)
Brazilian axle group limits for a 2-axle tractor + 3-axle semi-trailer
Axle & CoG rules: Keep the longitudinal centre of gravity at 35–45% of cargo length from the front to distribute load within tridem (≤25,500 kg) and tandem drive (≤17,000 kg) limits.
CONTRAN 210 dimension limits
Brazil allows wider (2.60m) and taller (4.40m) trailers than EU. Max combination length is 18.60m. Loads exceeding these limits require an AET permit from DNIT or state DER.
13.8m Baú Seco — Frequently Asked Questions
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