Esve AHWD 8-8
Built: 1987-2004 · Series: AHWD
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Esve AHWD – trailers from Winterswijk: 4L-4L to 10L-18L versions, 4.5 to 14.7 t unladen weight, 8 to 28 t gross weight, widths up to 2.6 m
Esve is a Dutch trailer manufacturer from Winterswijk. This page covers the AHWD range with the AHWD 4L-4L, AHWD 5-5, AHWD 8-8, AHWD 10-10, AHWD 10L-10L and AHWD 10L-18L versions, whose numbers distinguish the weight classes of each variant. As a trailer with its own drawbar, the vehicle runs on its own axles at both ends behind the towing vehicle and, unlike a semi-trailer, does not put a vertical load on the tow hitch.
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The register lists here 6 versions with unladen weights from 4,460 to 14,700 kg, gross weights from 8,000 to 28,000 kg, lengths from 11,570 to 14,000 mm and widths from 2,480 to 2,600 mm.
With gross weights from 8 to 28 tonnes, the AHWD range covers a wide span from light to heavy trailers for freight transport, used by hauliers and construction firms in the Netherlands behind trucks and tractor units. Esve thereby supplies chiefly regional construction firms and hauliers in the Achterhoek region and the adjoining border area with Germany.
On a used trailer, check for rust on the frame and drawbar, the condition of the overrun brake device, axles, brakes and tyres, and the operation of the lighting and brake connections; spare parts run through the Dutch trailer trade. Tyre tread depth and age, and the condition of the jockey wheel and safety chain, also belong in a pre-purchase check.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Esve AHWD, Esve (Winterswijk, Hersteller), Zulassungsdaten RDW (Niederlande)
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 11,570 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,600 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 8,300 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 11,040 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 16,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Top speed | 100 km/hcorrect |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Esve AHWD 8-8 weigh?
The unladen weight is 11,040 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Esve AHWD 8-8?
16,000 kg.
Up to what speed is the Esve AHWD 8-8 approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Esve AHWD 8-8?
11,570 mm × 2,600 mm.
When was the Esve AHWD 8-8 built?
Production years: 1987-2004.
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 2 recorded sources; 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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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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