Cuppers DA 6-12
Built: 1989 · Series: DA
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Cuppers DA – trailer series in the register: from the DA 6-6 I to the DA 10 18 LI, unladen weight 5.6 to 16.6 t, gross weight 12 to 28 t
Cuppers was a Dutch manufacturer of trailers and semi-trailers. The DA series runs from the DA 6-6 I to the DA 10 18 LI; the type designations come from Dutch vehicle registration data (RDW) and combine digits and letters without an explained system. With the DA series, Cuppers covered a wide span from light to heavy trailers, suggesting a smaller manufacturer that met customer requests flexibly rather than in large series.
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The register lists here 5 versions with unladen weights from 5,610 to 16,550 kg, gross weights from 12,000 to 28,000 kg, lengths from 10,900 to 14,320 mm and widths from 2,550 to 2,750 mm.
With gross weights from 12 to 28 tonnes and unladen weights up to 16.6 tonnes, the heavier DA versions are sturdy construction and machinery trailers, while the lighter models served general goods transport. In the broad, unspecialised market segment, Cuppers competed with versatile manufacturers such as Pacton or Van Eck; used DA trailers today mostly serve smaller hauliers and farmers.
Checks when buying used include the frame and load bed for rust and deformation, the condition of axles, brakes and suspension, the kingpin or towing eye, and lighting and underrun protection; given the wide weight span of the series, checking the individual data plate matters. It is also worth checking the drawbar for cracks and the brake and lighting connectors for corrosion.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Cuppers DA, Zulassungsdaten RDW (Niederlande)
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 14,320 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,750 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 8,300 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 16,550 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 18,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Top speed | 100 km/hcorrect |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Cuppers DA 6-12 weigh?
The unladen weight is 16,550 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Cuppers DA 6-12?
18,000 kg.
Up to what speed is the Cuppers DA 6-12 approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Cuppers DA 6-12?
14,320 mm × 2,750 mm.
When was the Cuppers DA 6-12 built?
Production years: 1989.
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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