Draco MZS218
Built: 2005-2026 · Series: Trailers over 10 t (Class O4)
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Draco trailers over 10 t (Class O4) – B.V. D.R.A.C.O. Fabriek van Wegtransport from the Netherlands: 217 versions with D.A./D.T. type codes, unladen weights 2,720 to 28,900 kg, gross weights up to 56 t
Class O4 groups together, according to registration data from the Netherlands and Finland, all trailers with a permissible gross weight over 10 tonnes. The manufacturer itself is named in the register, in one of its model entries, as "B.V. D.R.A.C.O. Fabriek van Wegtransport" – a Dutch factory for road-transport equipment whose name is written as the abbreviation D.R.A.C.O. The type codes visibly follow a system of letter codes for axle count and body (D.A., D.T., D.T.3, D.T.E.A.) plus two to four dimensions, for example D.T.3A.1200-2400; exactly what the individual combinations denote cannot be determined with certainty from the register alone.
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The register lists 217 versions with unladen weights from 2,720 to 28,900 kg and permissible gross weights from 11,000 to 56,000 kg. Lengths are recorded for 126 of the 217 vehicles and range from 1,500 to 14,050 mm, width for all 217 versions from 2,340 to 2,800 mm.
With its explicit self-description as a road-transport factory, Draco fits into the Dutch tradition of smaller, specialised trailer builders who, alongside the large European industry names, serve niches in the heavy-haulage segment, from short dollies to long low-loader combinations.
For a used trailer of this type, check frame corrosion on chassis rails and cross members, the condition of axles and the EBS braking system, the function of the air suspension, and play and wear of the kingpin. For the shorter versions used as lead axles or dollies, add the drawbar eye and coupling; a complete inspection history matters, since parts for older Draco assemblies are usually only available through the Dutch commercial-vehicle trade.
Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle Draco Anhänger über 10 t (Klasse O4)
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 10,620 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,600 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 7,520 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 7,820 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 18,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 8correct |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 100 km/hcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Draco MZS218 weigh?
The unladen weight is 7,820 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Draco MZS218?
18,000 kg.
Up to what speed is the Draco MZS218 approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Draco MZS218?
10,620 mm × 2,600 mm.
When was the Draco MZS218 built?
Production years: 2005-2026.
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 9 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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