Koivu VP3LK880
Built: 1983 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 1983
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Koivu – further models: Finnish semi-trailers and heavy trailers of the VP type series outside the named series, gross weight 18,000 to 34,000 kg, lengths up to 13,060 mm
This page gathers the trailers of the Finnish brand Koivu that the register could not assign to a named series. The type names consistently use the prefix VP with an axle count (2L, 3L, 3AK) and a running model number, as is customary in Finnish trailer registration data.
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The register lists 14 versions here with unladen weights from 3,750 to 10,000 kg, gross weights from 18,000 to 34,000 kg, lengths from 7,450 to 13,060 mm and widths from 2,430 to 2,600 mm.
With gross weights up to 34 tonnes, the Koivu trailers belong to the semi-trailers and heavy trailers for freight transport, used in Finland behind articulated tractors for general cargo and long loads. With gross weights well above 10 tonnes, all versions fall into EU vehicle category O4 for trailers and semi-trailers, which may only be towed by suitably approved tractor units.
When buying used, check the frame and chassis rails for cracks and deflection, the axles, braking system and overrun brake device, and the condition of the tarpaulin or side panels; on the multi-axle models, also check the axle steering. Spare parts for axles and brakes are available through the independent commercial-vehicle trade in Northern Europe. Underrun protection, mudguards and the condition of the brake and lighting connection lines are also worth checking, along with tyre age via the DOT date code.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Koivu (weitere Modelle), Zulassungsdaten Traficom (Finnland)
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 10,700 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,600 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 10,000 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 34,000 kgcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Koivu VP3LK880 weigh?
The unladen weight is 10,000 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Koivu VP3LK880?
34,000 kg.
What are the dimensions of the Koivu VP3LK880?
10,700 mm × 2,600 mm.
When was the Koivu VP3LK880 built?
Production years: 1983.
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 5 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: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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