Bulthuis TI 18B
Built: 1990 · Series: TI
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Bulthuis TI – the Dutch heavy tipping semi-trailer series: numerous body and axle variants, 3.79 to 18.64 t kerb weight, up to 48 t gross combination weight
Bulthuis is a Dutch manufacturer of heavy tipping vehicles based in the province of Groningen, specialising in semi-trailers and trailers for agriculture, earthmoving and recycling. The TI series forms the core tipping semi-trailer programme; the two-digit numbers (TI 6, TI 10, TI 17, TI 24, TI 27, TI 28, TI 30) denote ascending payload or volume classes, while trailing letters (A, C, D, E, F, G, K, R, V) mark different body, side-panel or tipping-direction variants within the same base type.
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The register lists 56 versions with kerb weights from 3.79 to 18.64 t and a gross combination weight from 5 to 48 t. Lengths range from 9.75 to 14.05 m and widths from 2.40 to 2.60 m – dimensions typical of three-axle tipping semi-trailers in the heavy-duty segment.
Tipping semi-trailers of this series haul soil, gravel, recycling material and bulk farm produce and are used mainly in construction and agricultural logistics; Bulthuis competes here with other Dutch and Belgian makers of tipping semi-trailers.
When buying used, check the condition of the tipping hydraulics (telescopic rams, hoses, seals), frame and side panels (wear from bulk loads), axles, brakes and the fifth-wheel coupling; hydraulic and running-gear spares are widely stocked by Dutch commercial-vehicle workshops.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Bulthuis TI, Zulassungsdaten RDW (Niederlande)
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 13,840 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,600 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 8,850 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 18,640 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 35,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Top speed | 100 km/hcorrect |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Bulthuis TI 18B weigh?
The unladen weight is 18,640 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Bulthuis TI 18B?
35,000 kg.
Up to what speed is the Bulthuis TI 18B approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Bulthuis TI 18B?
13,840 mm × 2,600 mm.
When was the Bulthuis TI 18B built?
Production years: 1990.
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.
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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