Dietrich Hilse TAG218
Built: 1997 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 1997
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Dietrich Hilse – other models: the BAL 218 B, Drei Achse and TAG218 semi-trailers, unladen weight 3.2 to 5.5 tonnes, gross weight 18 to 28 tonnes
This page gathers the semi-trailers and trailers listed in the register under the name Dietrich Hilse that could not be assigned to a range of their own – from the BAL 218 B through the version simply named Drei Achse to the TAG218. With gross weights of 18 to 28 tonnes, the models fall into EU vehicle class O4, the band of heavy multi-axle trailers.
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The register lists here 4 versions with unladen weights from 3,240 to 5,460 kg, gross weights from 18,000 to 28,000 kg, lengths from 5,000 to 9,710 mm and widths from 2,480 to 2,520 mm.
Vehicles of this weight class serve the transport of building materials, machinery or general cargo in heavy goods traffic and are towed by lorries with the appropriate trailer load rating. The version listed as Drei Achse already gives the axle count in its name, as required at gross weights above 18 tonnes for the statutory axle-load distribution.
On a used example, the condition of the chassis and side members, axles and brake system with ABS or EBS, suspension (air or leaf), drawbar eye or drawbar and tyres and rims all count. On older builds, also check the maintenance history and the condition of the sides or tarpaulins; spare parts for axles, brakes and suspension come from the relevant commercial-vehicle suppliers.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Dietrich Hilse (weitere Modelle)
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,000 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,500 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 4,000 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 3,240 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 18,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Top speed | 100 km/hcorrect |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Dietrich Hilse TAG218 weigh?
The unladen weight is 3,240 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Dietrich Hilse TAG218?
18,000 kg.
Up to what speed is the Dietrich Hilse TAG218 approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Dietrich Hilse TAG218?
5,000 mm × 2,500 mm.
When was the Dietrich Hilse TAG218 built?
Production years: 1997.
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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