DAF NTW 16-24/1B
Built: 1977 · Series: NTW
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DAF NTW – historic trailers from Eindhoven: 16-24 and 16-25 range, 5.9 to 16.3 t unladen weight, 18 to 25 t gross weight, around 10 to 10.8 m length
DAF, the Dutch commercial-vehicle maker from Eindhoven, built its own trailers alongside its well-known trucks in earlier decades. This page covers the historic NTW range with the NTW 16-24, NTW 16-24/1B, NTW 16-24/1NL, NTW 16-25N and NTW 16/25/1NL versions. As a trailer with its own drawbar, the vehicle runs on its own axles at both ends behind the towing vehicle and, unlike a semi-trailer, does not put a vertical load on the tow hitch.
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The register lists here 5 versions with unladen weights from 5,900 to 16,300 kg, gross weights from 18,000 to 25,000 kg, lengths from 10,020 to 10,750 mm and widths from 2,500 to 2,550 mm.
With gross weights up to 25 tonnes, the NTW counts among the medium-heavy trailers of classic long-distance haulage that operators ran behind tractor units as swap trailers or centre-axle trailers. The DAF name in this market segment stands chiefly for the tractor units, while the company's own trailer production is now history. Such historic trailers are in demand today chiefly among collectors and commercial-vehicle enthusiasts, less so in active haulage operation.
On a used trailer of this kind, check for rust on the frame and drawbar, the condition of axles, brakes and tyres, the operation of the lighting and brake connections, and a complete inspection history; spare parts for this historic range are only available through specialist commercial-vehicle workshops. Tyre tread depth and age, and the condition of the jockey wheel and safety chain, also belong in a pre-purchase check.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: DAF NTW, Zulassungsdaten RDW (Niederlande)
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,550 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 502 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 6,860 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 DAF NTW 16-24/1B weigh?
The unladen weight is 6,860 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the DAF NTW 16-24/1B?
18,000 kg.
Up to what speed is the DAF NTW 16-24/1B approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
When was the DAF NTW 16-24/1B built?
Production years: 1977.
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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