Groenewegen RO 12 27 PC
Built: 1998 · Series: RO
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Groenewegen RO – semi-trailer series in the register: from the RO 10 10 PCB to the RO 12 27 PC, unladen weight 8.6 to 11.4 t, gross weight up to 39 t
Groenewegen was a Dutch manufacturer of semi-trailers and commercial vehicle bodies. The RO series runs from the RO 10 10 PCB to the RO 12 27 PC; the type designations come from Dutch vehicle registration data (RDW) and follow a technical rather than a promotional system. With the RO series, Groenewegen mainly supplied construction and recycling firms that relied on robust standard trailers for everyday building-site work.
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The register lists here 6 versions with unladen weights from 8,640 to 11,380 kg, gross weights from 20,000 to 39,000 kg, a length of 10,850 mm and widths from 2,550 to 2,600 mm.
With gross weights up to 39 tonnes, the RO trailers belong to the heavy segment and were built for hauling construction machinery, steel or bulk goods, common in the Dutch and Belgian construction industry. Competing with larger names such as Nooteboom or Faymonville, Groenewegen's RO series remained a supplier for regional bulk haulage; used examples are found mainly in Dutch and Belgian construction today.
Checkpoints when buying used are the frame and cross members for cracks and rust, the condition of axles, brakes and suspension, the kingpin and landing legs, and the lighting system; the registration history shows earlier conversions or axle load adjustments. It is also worth comparing the axle load figures on the data plate against the current registration, as later axle conversions are not uncommon in this class.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Groenewegen RO, Zulassungsdaten RDW (Niederlande)
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,600 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 881 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 10,920 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 39,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Top speed | 100 km/hcorrect |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Groenewegen RO 12 27 PC weigh?
The unladen weight is 10,920 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Groenewegen RO 12 27 PC?
39,000 kg.
Up to what speed is the Groenewegen RO 12 27 PC approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
When was the Groenewegen RO 12 27 PC built?
Production years: 1998.
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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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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