Limetec VPU 542 – specifications
Built: 2006–2010 · Series: Other models
Data for the version built 2006–2010 · Data origin: Official register · sources
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Limetec – other models: the collector page for heavy semi-trailers outside the named series, VPU and VPK types, 2,120 to 14,400 kg kerb weight, 18,000 to 54,000 kg gross weight
This page gathers 47 Limetec models that the register could not assign to a named series. The type list consists entirely of multi-axle semi-trailers with codes such as VPU, VPK, VPA and PPU, followed by number combinations pointing to axle count and payload class, for example VPU-4-36 or VPK-4-38.
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The register lists 47 versions here with a kerb weight of 2,120 to 14,400 kg and a gross weight of 18,000 to 54,000 kg. Widths range from 2,500 to 2,600 mm, lengths from 5,070 to 16,000 mm.
With a gross weight of up to 54 tonnes, the entire collector page sits in the O4 class for heavy semi-trailers, of the kind used in heavy-haulage and construction-machinery transport as well as international freight. Such semi-trailers are common among haulage firms and in abnormal-load transport, where high payload and long load areas are required.
When buying a used heavy semi-trailer, check the frame and axle assemblies for cracks, wear and play, and the braking system together with the air supply for leak-tightness and correct function. The kingpin, landing legs and lashing points should be checked; parts for axles, brakes and semi-trailer couplings are available from commercial-vehicle dealers. On the larger versions, it is also worth checking the condition of the air suspension and the brake-line connections to the towing vehicle.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Limetec (weitere Modelle)
Versions of this model in the register
Each row is a separate entry with its own data. The figures on this page belong to the row marked ●.
| Version | Built | kW | EU type approval | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VPU-542 | 2006 | — | — | Official register |
| VPU 542 | 2006-2010 | — | — | Official register |
| ● LIMETEC VPU 542 | 2006–2010 | — | — | Official register |
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 13,600 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,550 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 10,150 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 42,000 kgcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Limetec VPU 542 weigh?
The unladen weight is 10,150 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Limetec VPU 542?
42,000 kg.
What are the dimensions of the Limetec VPU 542?
13,600 mm × 2,550 mm.
When was the Limetec VPU 542 built?
Production years: 2006–2010.
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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Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · Data sources and cross-checks
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