Cuppers JC5 – specifications
Built: 1973–1978 · Series: Other models
Data for the version built 1973–1978 · Data origin: Official register · sources
More machines from model year 1973
Cuppers - other models: Dutch AHW trailers outside the named series, 90 versions, gross weights up to 45 t, widths up to 2.72 m
Cuppers is a Dutch trailer manufacturer, recognisable in the register by the model designation AHW, the Dutch abbreviation for aanhangwagen (trailer). This collective page lists all Cuppers versions that could not be assigned to a separately named series, from small trailers to heavy low-loader semi-trailers of the JC and DO ranges.
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The register lists 90 versions with kerb weights from 220 to 23,360 kg, gross weights from 1,300 to 45,000 kg, widths from 1,750 to 2,720 mm and lengths from 1,560 to 14,950 mm.
The wide span from light trailers to 45-tonne low-loaders shows the broad field of a Dutch trailer builder between private use and professional heavy haulage; in the dense Dutch-Belgian trailer market, Cuppers competes with numerous makers of similar scale that serve the same agricultural and haulage customers through one-off and small-batch production rather than mass manufacturing.
When buying used, on the lighter models check the coupling head, tyres and frame corrosion; on the heavy low-loader semi-trailers also check the ramps, the tightness of the hydraulics, the state of axles and brakes, and corrosion at load-bearing welds. Spares for older models can often now only be sourced directly from the manufacturer, so it is worth checking parts availability before committing to a purchase.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Cuppers Anhänger (weitere Modelle)
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,140 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Coupling-to-axle distance | 700 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 700 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 2correct |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 100 km/hcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Cuppers JC5 weigh?
The unladen weight is 700 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Cuppers JC5?
2,000 kg.
Up to what speed is the Cuppers JC5 approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
When was the Cuppers JC5 built?
Production years: 1973–1978.
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.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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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
AHW 8-8
BA 10-10 L
CUPPERS
DO 12-27 GL
DO 12-27GL
DO 15-27 GL
DO 15-27 SL
DSA-10-10
DSA10-10L1
FO 12-27 SL
FO 12-30 SL
JC 10
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · Data sources and cross-checks
Trailer in 3D section
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