Dapa S-8/8/8 – specifications
Built: 1990 · Series: Other models
Data for the version built 1990 · Data origin: Official register · sources
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Dapa – other models: the collective page of trailers outside the named ranges, P and E type codes, unladen weights from 4,000 to 12,450 kg, gross weights from 19,000 to 36,700 kg, lengths up to 13,900 mm
This page gathers the Dapa trailers the register could not assign to a named range. The type designations are mainly letter-number codes such as P24, P30, P34 or E10/10, supplemented by shorter free-text names. With gross weights up to 36,700 kg and lengths up to 13,900 mm, the focus lies on semi-trailers and long tandem- to tridem-axle trailers of classes O3 and O4.
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The register lists here 9 versions with unladen weights from 4,000 to 12,450 kg, gross weights from 19,000 to 36,700 kg, lengths from 7,100 to 13,900 mm and widths from 2,500 to 2,600 mm.
Trailers of this size serve long-haul and heavy transport, where long load beds and high payloads are required; the uniform width around 2,500 mm matches the maximum common in Europe for semi-trailers and tridem-axle trailers.
On used examples, the condition of the frame and side members, the axles and brake system, the function of the overrun brake and rust on the chassis and sides all count; on the long versions it is also worth checking the torsional stiffness of the frame. Axles and brake components on trailers of this class usually come from specialist suppliers, so spare parts are available independent of the manufacturer. Tyres and lighting are also worth checking, as they are regularly replaced on trailers of this class. A test drive should also cover braking behaviour under load.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Dapa (weitere Modelle)
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 13,900 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,600 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 6,900 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 35,500 kgcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Dapa S-8/8/8 weigh?
The unladen weight is 6,900 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Dapa S-8/8/8?
35,500 kg.
What are the dimensions of the Dapa S-8/8/8?
13,900 mm × 2,600 mm.
When was the Dapa S-8/8/8 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 5 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: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · Data sources and cross-checks
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