Broshuis 3AOU 48
Built: 1996-1997 · Series: 3AOU
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Broshuis 3AOU – semi low-loader series from Kampen in the register: from the 3AOU to the 3AOU 48 1, unladen weight 8.2 to 15.6 t, gross weight up to 52.5 t
Broshuis, based in Kampen in the Netherlands, is a semi-trailer manufacturer specialising in extendable low-loaders for heavy haulage. The 3AOU series runs from the basic 3AOU to the 3AOU 48 1; the designations come from Dutch vehicle registration data (RDW). Broshuis supplies extendable low-loaders such as the 3AOU mainly to hauliers in heavy and construction-machinery transport who need a low loading height and variable length.
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The register lists here 5 versions with unladen weights from 8,240 to 15,580 kg, gross weights from 43,000 to 52,500 kg and widths from 2,500 to 2,600 mm.
As a semi low-loader with gross weights up to 52.5 tonnes, the 3AOU series is built for hauling construction machinery, steel structures and oversized loads, where a low loading height and pulling power for high axle loads matter. In the European low-loader segment, Broshuis competes with Faymonville and Nooteboom; the 3AOU series covers the medium-to-heavy market segment for extendable semi-trailers.
Checks when buying used include the frame and extendable centre sections for cracks and play, the condition of axles, brakes and suspension, the tightness of the hydraulics for ramps and extension, and the kingpin and lighting; the axle load history gives insight into earlier heavy transports. It is also worth checking the guide rails and locks of the extension mechanism for wear, along with the condition of the spare wheel mount.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Broshuis 3AOU, Broshuis (manufacturer), Zulassungsdaten RDW (Niederlande)
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,600 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 750 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 12,940 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 48,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Top speed | 100 km/hcorrect |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Broshuis 3AOU 48 weigh?
The unladen weight is 12,940 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Broshuis 3AOU 48?
48,000 kg.
Up to what speed is the Broshuis 3AOU 48 approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
When was the Broshuis 3AOU 48 built?
Production years: 1996-1997.
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 7 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) · How we check the data
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