Esve AWK 27/3L – specifications
Built: 2004-2018 · Series: AWK
Data for the version built 2004-2018 · Data origin: Official register · sources
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Esve AWK – trailer range from the Dutch manufacturer: single- to multi-axle versions, 3.5 to 24 tonnes gross weight, lengths from 3.5 to 13.9 m
Esve is a Dutch manufacturer of commercial trailers whose AWK range spans compact single-axle units to long multi-axle trailers. The type designation combines AWK with a figure for the size and often a suffix for the number of axles, such as 2L or 3L for two or three axles, while special versions such as the AWK 3000 Syntos carry their own trade name. The single-axle unit at the bottom of the range could even run unbraked up to 750 kg; as the axle count rises, the braking system moves from the overrun brake to air brakes with ABS or EBS, and the towing vehicle needs, depending on combination weight, a category BE, C1E or CE licence.
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The register lists here 20 versions with unladen weights from 1,120 to 7,240 kg and gross weights from 3,500 to 24,000 kg. Lengths range from 3,460 to 13,850 mm, widths from 1,530 to 3,000 mm.
The span from 3.5 to 24 tonnes gross weight shows the AWK range covers both light trailers towed behind a car and multi-axle trailers for professional use behind an articulated tractor or lorry. With a single range, Esve covers a large share of the Dutch and central European market for platform and transport trailers, from construction to agriculture.
When buying used, check the condition of the frame and load bed, the function of the overrun brake or, on the heavier versions, the air brake system, and wear on axles, suspension and steering knuckles. Spares for axles, brakes and lighting are available through the general trailer trade. On the single-axle versions, the coupling load rests on just one axle, while the 2L and 3L versions spread it across a tandem or tridem axle group; on older chassis, besides the axles and suspension, the weld seams at the axle mounting are also worth checking for rust-through.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Esve AWK
Versions of this model in the register
Each row is a separate entry with its own data. The figures on this page belong to the row marked ●.
| Version | Built | kW | EU type approval | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ● AWK 27/3L | 2004-2018 | — | — | Official register |
| AWK 27/3L | 2004–2018 | — | — | Official register |
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 3,000 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Coupling-to-axle distance | 546 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 6,780 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 24,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Top speed | 100 km/hcorrect |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Esve AWK 27/3L weigh?
The unladen weight is 6,780 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Esve AWK 27/3L?
24,000 kg.
Up to what speed is the Esve AWK 27/3L approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
When was the Esve AWK 27/3L built?
Production years: 2004-2018.
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 7 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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AWK 21/2L
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · Data sources and cross-checks
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