Draco DSS 230 – specifications
Built: 2000-2001 · Series: DSS
Data for the version built 2000-2001 · Data origin: Official register · sources
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Draco DSS – Dutch semi-trailers: 224 to 345 range, 5.6 to 13.7 t unladen weight, 24.6 to 45 t gross weight, widths up to 2.75 m
Draco is a Dutch manufacturer of semi-trailers. This page covers the DSS range with the DSS 224, DSS 230, DSS 232, DSS 330 and DSS 345 versions, whose numbers distinguish the variants within the range. As is usual with semi-trailers, the tractor unit alone provides the drive and part of the braking effort, while the trailer supplies the axles, brakes, tyres and load area.
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The register lists here 5 versions with unladen weights from 5,600 to 13,730 kg, gross weights from 24,600 to 45,000 kg, a length around 11,380 mm and widths from 2,550 to 2,750 mm.
With gross weights up to 45 tonnes, the DSS counts among the heavier semi-trailers of European freight transport, used by hauliers for general cargo, machinery and other compact loads behind tractor units. Alongside bigger names such as Broshuis and Nooteboom, Draco is a smaller, specialised manufacturer in Dutch trailer building. In Dutch trailer building, such smaller brands chiefly serve regional hauliers who value close customer relationships and fast service.
On a used trailer, check for rust on the frame and chassis rails, the condition of axles, brakes and tyres, the operation of the kingpin and connections, and a complete inspection history; spare parts for this smaller brand usually run through specialist commercial-vehicle workshops. Tyre tread depth and age, and the condition of the wheel chocks and warning equipment, also belong in a pre-purchase check.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Draco DSS, Zulassungsdaten RDW (Niederlande)
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,550 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 8,500 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 30,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Top speed | 100 km/hcorrect |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Draco DSS 230 weigh?
The unladen weight is 8,500 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Draco DSS 230?
30,000 kg.
Up to what speed is the Draco DSS 230 approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
When was the Draco DSS 230 built?
Production years: 2000-2001.
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 6 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) · Data sources and cross-checks
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