Alco OPLZ 45E
Built: 1995 · Series: OPLZ
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Alco OPLZ – semi-trailer range from OPLZ 35 to OPLZ 150: unladen weight 1,540 to 14,400 kg, gross vehicle weight 3,500 to 15,000 kg, lengths up to 12,650 mm
The OPLZ range bundles Alco semi-trailers of different size classes under one type designation. Model numbers rise from OPLZ 35 through OPLZ 45, OPLZ 50 and OPLZ 60 up to OPLZ 100 and OPLZ 150, with the higher figure consistently marking the heavier version within the range. Several sizes also carry the suffixes E and EL, as in OPLZ 35 E, OPLZ 45 EL or OPLZ 60 EL, each denoting a separate equipment variant of the same base size.
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The register lists 12 versions of the range with unladen weights from 1,540 to 14,400 kg and gross vehicle weights from 3,500 to 15,000 kg. Four of the models also carry lengths from 7,450 to 12,650 mm, while widths across the whole range run from 2,240 to 2,550 mm.
The spread of the range covers two different worlds of use: the lighter versions around 3.5 tonnes gross weight can be towed with an ordinary car-and-trailer licence, while the heaviest versions at 15 tonnes already require a lorry combination. OPLZ thus spans a wide field of use, from the light commercial trailer to the heavy semi-trailer.
On a used example, the lighter versions call for checking the drawbar, the overrun brake system and the frame and load floor for corrosion; the heavy semi-trailers additionally need the axles, suspension and kingpin examined. The E and EL variants should be checked for the completeness of their respective extra equipment, and registration papers together with the date of the last roadworthiness inspection belong in every check.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Alco OPLZ
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 8,070 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,250 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 5,200 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,660 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 4,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Top speed | 100 km/hcorrect |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Alco OPLZ 45E weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,660 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Alco OPLZ 45E?
4,500 kg.
Up to what speed is the Alco OPLZ 45E approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Alco OPLZ 45E?
8,070 mm × 2,250 mm.
When was the Alco OPLZ 45E built?
Production years: 1995.
What to check before buying
- Search the frame and welds at the axle mounts — that is where cracks start.
- Check the brakes and the last inspection in the papers.
- Work the gross weight against the towing vehicle before buying.
- Compare the chassis number with the papers.
- Look at the floor, cover or body from the inside — rust does not show from outside.
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This page carries 8 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Other models in this series
OPLZ 100
OPLZ 150 A
OPLZ 150 E
OPLZ 150 EL
OPLZ 35
OPLZ 35 E
OPLZ 45 E
OPLZ 45 EL
OPLZ 50
OPLZ 60 E
OPLZ 60 EL
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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