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Esve AHW 20L-20L

Built: 1999-2009 · Series: AHW

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The Esve AHW 20L-20L is a model in the AHW series. Production: 1999-2009. The unladen weight is 33,440 kg. The wheelbase measures 955 mm. Top speed is 100 km/h. The gross vehicle weight is 40,000 kg. The machine runs on 8 wheels. The AHW series covers 64 models. Unladen weight within it ranges from 1,500 to 59,040 kg; the AHW 20L-20L sits in the middle of that range with 33,440 kg. Its immediate neighbours are the AHW 10-20 below it with 28,960 kg and the AHW 20L-10L-20LHLS above it with 40,460 kg. Gross vehicle weight within it ranges from 3,500 to 60,000 kg; here the AHW 20L-20L sits in the upper part of that range with 40,000 kg. 583 Esve models across 15 series are on record.

Esve AHW - Dutch low-loader and special semi-trailers: 64 versions, kerb weight 1,500 to 59,040 kg, gross weights up to 60 t

Esve is a Dutch manufacturer of low-loader and special semi-trailers for heavy haulage. The range name AHW comes from the Dutch term aanhangwagen (trailer) and here covers all versions of this line, from compact trailers to semi-trailers for the heaviest construction machinery.

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The register lists 64 versions with kerb weights from 1,500 to 59,040 kg, gross weights from 3,500 to 60,000 kg, widths from 1,860 to 2,730 mm and lengths from 1,555 to 14,950 mm.

With gross weights up to 60 tonnes, the AHW range is among the heaviest segments of European trailer building and targets hauliers and rental firms moving excavators, cranes or other construction machinery between sites; in this segment Esve competes with specialised Dutch and German low-loader makers, whose semi-trailers differ mainly in axle count, loading height and the way the platform is lowered.

When buying a used heavy low-loader, check above all the condition of the frame and loading ramps, the function of the hydraulic lowering mechanism and ramps, the state of axles, steering axles and brakes, and corrosion at load-bearing welds; on smaller AHW trailers, the coupling head, tyres and frame condition take priority. Spares for special bodies are usually only available through the manufacturer, so it is worth asking about parts supply for the specific model before buying.

Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Esve AHW

Technical data

Dimensions and weights

Wheelbase955 mmcorrect
Unladen weight33,440 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight40,000 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Wheels8correct
Top speed100 km/hcorrect

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Esve AHW 20L-20L weigh?

The unladen weight is 33,440 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Esve AHW 20L-20L?

40,000 kg.

Up to what speed is the Esve AHW 20L-20L approved?

Approved up to 100 km/h.

When was the Esve AHW 20L-20L built?

Production years: 1999-2009.

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.

A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.

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