Bulthuis TATA 06
Built: 2001-2007 · Series: TATA
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Bulthuis TATA – heavy-haulage semi-trailers from Noordwolde: unladen weight 7,060 to 12,180 kg, gross vehicle weight 40 to 48 tonnes, width uniform at 2,550 mm
Bulthuis traces back to a cooper's and wagon-making business that Freerk Bulthuis founded in 1852 in Noordwolde in the Netherlands; the third generation of the family began building semi-trailers and trailers in the 1930s. The TATA range runs from TATA 06 to TATA 32, with the model number rising through the range as weight increases. In 2004 the Bulthuis brothers sold the trailer-building division, and the company has since focused on trading truck and trailer parts.
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The register lists 10 versions of the TATA range with unladen weights from 7,060 to 12,180 kg and gross vehicle weights from 40,000 to 48,000 kg. Seven of the models also carry lengths from 10,520 to 12,300 mm, while width is uniform across all models at 2,550 mm, the maximum permitted for commercial vehicles under EU rules.
With gross weights up to 48 tonnes, TATA belongs to the class of heavy-haulage semi-trailers for the special transport of construction machinery, steel parts or other concentrated loads beyond a regular 40-tonne combination. Such semi-trailers are usually built with more than three axles and often with steerable trailing axles to spread the high axle load over sufficient contact area.
On a used semi-trailer of this class, the condition and play of the axles and steering axles, frame distortion and cracks in the heavily loaded welds, the braking system and suspension, and the kingpin all matter most. As such semi-trailers are mostly used in special transport, abnormal-load permits and the date of the last roadworthiness inspection belong in the check as well, along with the condition of the loading and lashing points.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Bulthuis TATA, Bulthuis (manufacturer)
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 10,520 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,550 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 7,510 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 9,320 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 47,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Top speed | 100 km/hcorrect |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Bulthuis TATA 06 weigh?
The unladen weight is 9,320 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Bulthuis TATA 06?
47,000 kg.
Up to what speed is the Bulthuis TATA 06 approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Bulthuis TATA 06?
10,520 mm × 2,550 mm.
When was the Bulthuis TATA 06 built?
Production years: 2001-2007.
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 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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