Kuiper K 1200 – specifications
Built: 1985–1998 · Series: Trailers up to 3.5 t (Class O2)
Data for the version built 1985–1998 · Data origin: Official register · sources
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Kuiper trailers up to 3.5 t – class O2: Dutch general-purpose trailers in the register, K and D type codes, weights from 220 to 3,420 kg
Kuiper is a Dutch trailer maker whose model names in the register are usually letter codes such as K, D or E followed by a number for payload or size, for example K 3000 or D3502VK. In the O2 vehicle class – trailers with a gross weight of 0.75 to 3.5 tonnes – the brand covers a wide field, from light trailers to heavy versions close to the weight limit.
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The register lists 154 versions with unladen weights from 220 to 3,420 kg and gross weights from 1,000 to 3,500 kg. Lengths are recorded for 42 models and range from 2,800 to 10,330 mm, widths from 1,410 to 2,660 mm.
With its wide span from light trailers to heavy versions near the 3.5-tonne limit, Kuiper serves a broad range of private and commercial users, from luggage trailers to haulers for heavy loads. The Netherlands is one of Europe's trailer-building hubs, home to numerous small and medium manufacturers that favour galvanised steel frames and sturdy payload structures; in this environment Kuiper competes with similarly positioned brands for price-conscious private and commercial buyers alike.
When buying used, check the condition of the floor and frame for rust, the overrun brake mechanism with its linkage, axles and suspension, the electrics and lighting, and tyre age. On the heavier versions near the weight limit, it is also worth checking welds and any signs of past overloading, as well as play in the tow ball coupling and the load capacity of the jockey wheels.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Kuiper Anhänger bis 3,5 t (Klasse O2)
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,970 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,380 mmcorrect |
| Coupling-to-axle distance | 3,230 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,120 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,300 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 2correct |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 100 km/hcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Kuiper K 1200 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,120 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Kuiper K 1200?
1,300 kg.
Up to what speed is the Kuiper K 1200 approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Kuiper K 1200?
3,970 mm × 2,380 mm.
When was the Kuiper K 1200 built?
Production years: 1985–1998.
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 9 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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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · Data sources and cross-checks
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