Draco D.H.78-39-420
Built: 1972 · Series: Other models
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Draco D.H.78-39-420 – a commercial vehicle with a four-cylinder engine, gross vehicle weight 4,280 kg, wheelbase 3,900 mm, four wheels
Draco D.H.78-39-420 is a commercial vehicle from 1972 with a gross vehicle weight of 4,280 kg, placing it just above the 3.5-tonne threshold in the N2 class. The wheelbase of 3,900 mm on four wheels matches the proportions of a two-axle vehicle of medium size.
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For this vehicle the register lists a four-cylinder engine. Kerb weight is 2,740 kg, gross vehicle weight 4,280 kg. The vehicle has four wheels, a wheelbase of 3,900 mm and a width of 2,200 mm.
The difference between kerb weight and gross vehicle weight is 1,540 kg, a clear payload margin typical of a vehicle with interchangeable bodies or varying loads. Because the gross vehicle weight is only just above the 3.5-tonne mark, a category C1 licence is already sufficient for this particular vehicle within class N2. The width of 2,200 mm matches the dimension typical of commercial vehicles from this period, without any oversized special body.
For a used example of this age, check in particular the frame and running gear for corrosion and wear, the clutch and gearbox of the four-cylinder engine, and the operation of the brakes. Given its age, it is also worth checking the frame for earlier repairs, the availability of spare parts for the drivetrain, and the condition of the brake and fuel lines, which often show corrosion on vehicles this old.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Draco D.H.78-39-420
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 4correct |
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Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,200 mmcorrect |
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| Wheelbase | 3,900 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,740 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 4,280 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Draco D.H.78-39-420 weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,740 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Draco D.H.78-39-420?
4,280 kg.
What engine does the Draco D.H.78-39-420 have?
4 cylinders.
When was the Draco D.H.78-39-420 built?
Production years: 1972.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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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.
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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