Barthau Anhängerbau GmbH

What Barthau Anhängerbau GmbH does

Barthau Anhängerbau GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of light-to-medium trailers, founded in 1966 and headquartered in Untermünkheim-Brachbach. Over its nearly 60-year history the company has produced more than 127,500 trailers and remains under founder/owner-management (E. Barthau). Its product range covers unbraked and braked trailers from 400 kg up to 3.5 tonnes, spanning box trailers, high-loaders, tippers, construction-equipment carriers, and vehicle transporters.

The company's core technical differentiator is the proprietary TopZurr® load-securing system, trademarked in multiple variants (21, 22, 24), which is integrated across the product portfolio. Manufacturing is single-site and the offering is positioned for three end-user segments: private/individual buyers, commercial/trade professionals, and leisure/tourism users. Go-to-market relies on an authorized dealer network across Germany, complemented by a direct rental service operated by Barthau itself.

Revenue is generated through unit sales via dealers, direct rentals, and ancillary parts/accessories. No public financials, headcount, or production volumes are disclosed, and there is no indication of external funding, institutional investors, or M&A activity. The company shows signs of incremental expansion — sequential product launches, active dealer recruitment, and pan-European inquiry handling — but operates as a focused niche manufacturer rather than a scaled player.

Name

Barthau Anhängerbau GmbH

Legal name

Barthau Anhängerbau GmbH

Website

https://barthau.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Barthau Anhängerbau GmbH is a German trailer manufacturer founded in 1966, producing 400 kg to 3.5 tonne trailers featuring the proprietary TopZurr® load-securing system, sold via a German dealer network and direct rental to private, commercial, and leisure customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trailer Manufacturing

NAICS

Truck Trailer Manufacturing (336212), Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (3362)

SIC

Truck Trailers (3715)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Trailer & Heavy Transport Equipment Providers (SPMT, Lowboy, Multi-Axle) (TLADAGAM)

Keywords

• Trailer manufacturing
• Cargo trailers
• Load securing systems
• Vehicle transporters
• Construction equipment trailers

Headquarters

HQ city

Untermünkheim-Brachbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Trailer Sales: Barthau manufactures and sells trailers directly to end customers through their dealer network. Trailers range from 400 kg to 3.5 tons permissible gross weight, with various models including box trailers, tippers, construction equipment trailers, and vehicle transporters. Individual configuration options allow customization with various accessories.
2. Accessories and Spare Parts: Barthau offers a large accessories program including loading ramps, support wheels, tie-down straps, covers, and customization options. Spare parts are available through their parts sales department.
3. Trailer Rental: Barthau operates a rental service offering various trailer types including WC trailers, refrigerated trailers, and PKW trailers for short-term use.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Barthau Anhängerbau GmbH designs and manufactures a broad range of cargo trailers from 400 kg to 3.5 tons permissible gross weight, including box trailers, high-loaders, self-tipping trailers, construction equipment trailers, and vehicle transporters. Each trailer is built with the proprietary patented TopZurr® load securing system, which integrates recessed cam fittings into the frame to maximize usable cargo space. The company supplements sales with accessories, spare parts, and a direct trailer rental service, distributing exclusively through an authorized dealer network across Germany.

Product overview

Barthau Anhängerbau GmbH is a German trailer manufacturer producing a diverse portfolio of cargo trailers since 1966. The product lineup includes box trailers (Kofferanhänger types CH and CT), ECO top-loaders (Typ ET), driveable high-loaders (Types TP and TK), tipper trailers (Types DK, RT, RH), construction machine trailers, and vehicle transporters (Types AH, AS, MZ, QM, QMS). The company differentiates through its proprietary patented TopZurr® load securing systems (TopZurr® 21 and TopZurr® 24), which enable direct force introduction into the trailer frame without stressing sidewalls. Trailers range from 400kg to 3,500kg permitted total weight. The company also offers trailer rental services (WC trailers, refrigerated trailers, PKW trailers) and spare parts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TopZurr®: Patent-protected load securing system used across Barthau trailer product lines.

Products and services

• Typ CH Kofferanhänger Box trailer (Koffer-Anhänger Hochlader) featuring TopZurr® 24 and multiplex construction with white GFK coating for weather and theft protection. Available as tandem axle with up to 3,500 kg permitted total weight.
• Typ CT Kofferanhänger Low-loader box trailer (Koffer-Anhänger Tieflader) with TopZurr® 24 load securing system, fully screwed aluminum frame, and multiplex floor. Available in single-axle, tandem, and heavy-duty configurations.
• Typ ET ECO-Toplader PKW trailer ECO-Toplader with TopZurr® 21, featuring four-sided foldable aluminum sidewalls and the lowest loading height with 8 or 10 inch wide tires. Suitable for cargo transport from 750 kg to 2,700 kg.
• Typ TK Befahrbarer Hochlader Driveable high-loader with low loading height, tilting, and TopZurr® 21. Features three-sided foldable sidewalls and an extra-long overridable rear flap for vehicles with low ground clearance.
• Typ TP Befahrbarer Hochlader Driveable high-loader with low loading height featuring TopZurr® 21 load securing system. Designed for easy loading of vehicles and equipment with low ground clearance.
• Typ RT Rückwärtskipper Rear tipper with TopZurr® 21, featuring foldable and removable sidewalls that convert the trailer to a platform configuration. Equipped with 10-inch wide tires for lowest loading height and a 3-stage hydraulic tipping cylinder.
• Typ QMS Absenkbarer Transporter Lowerable car transporter for SMART and small vehicles with TopZurr® 24. Features hydraulic lowering system, electro-pump with remote control, and a very low loading angle.
• Fahrzeugtransporter (Vehicle Transporter Range) Vehicle transporters for car transport, including self-tipping and hydraulic lowering models. Includes types AH, AS, MZ, QM, QMK, and QMS for various vehicle transport needs from motorcycles to small cars.
• Baumaschinenanhänger (Construction Equipment Trailer Range) Construction machine trailers for transporting mini excavators, rollers, and other construction equipment. Includes types ASB, BS, DK, GTA, GTB, MT, MZ, RH, and RT with various configurations for heavy equipment transport.
• Kippbare Anhänger (Tipping Trailer Range) Self-tipping trailers with tilting loading surface for convenient one-person loading. Includes rear tippers and three-sided tippers suitable for daily use with bulk materials.
• Trailer Rental Service Direct rental service offering various trailer types, including WC trailers, refrigerated trailers, and PKW trailers, for short-term use. Operated by Barthau alongside its dealer-led sales business.
• Accessories and Spare Parts Comprehensive accessories and spare parts program including loading ramps, support wheels, tie-down straps, covers, and customization options. Spare parts are available through the company's parts sales department.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 127,500 trailers manufactured and delivered since company founding in 1966

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Anssems B.V. Dutch trailer manufacturer producing cargo trailers, tippers, and vehicle transporters for the European market. Comparable product portfolio and target segments to Barthau, with broader European distribution.
• Humbaur GmbH: German trailer manufacturer producing a comprehensive range of cargo trailers, vehicle transporters, and construction equipment trailers. Directly comparable to Barthau in product type, target market (German/European), and sales model through dealer networks.
• Stema Metallbau GmbH: German manufacturer of car trailers, cargo trailers, and horse trailers. Direct competitor to Barthau in the German market with similar product focus and dealer-based distribution.
• Saris Trailers: Dutch trailer manufacturer producing cargo trailers, vehicle transporters, and platform trailers. Direct competitor in European markets with similar product architecture and dealer distribution.
• Eduard Rebell GmbH: German trailer manufacturer producing utility trailers, vehicle transporters, and platform trailers. Direct peer in the German market with overlapping product categories and dealer networks.
• Brenderup Trailer: European trailer manufacturer with broad range of unbraked and braked trailers. Comparable to Barthau in product offering and customer base across European markets.
• Hapert Aanhangwagens: Dutch trailer manufacturer specializing in transport solutions including cargo trailers and vehicle transporters. Comparable manufacturing scale and European market presence to Barthau.
• Böckmann Fahrzeugwerke GmbH: Established German trailer manufacturer specializing in horse trailers, cargo trailers, and vehicle transporters. Competes with Barthau in the same German/European market with similar product categories and dealer distribution.
• Unsinn Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH: German trailer manufacturer producing cargo trailers, vehicle transporters, and construction equipment trailers. Direct peer with comparable product range and German/European market focus.

Broad incumbents

• Wörmann GmbH: German manufacturer of automotive equipment including tire changers, wheel balancers, and related garage equipment. Adjacent player in the German automotive/transportation equipment market with broader product portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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