Netam Fruehauf VPR 12-18
Built: 1985-1989 · Series: VPR
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Netam Fruehauf VPR – semi-trailers from the maker in Rotterdam: the 12-18 to 12-27 versions, gross weights of 30 to 39 t, unladen weights of 7.65 to 11.35 t
Netam Fruehauf builds semi-trailers for goods transport in Rotterdam. This page gathers the VPR range, from the 12-18 version to the 12-24, 12-27 and 12-27A types. A semi-trailer of this type rests on the tractor unit via the fifth-wheel coupling and carries part of its weight through the towing vehicle.
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The register lists here 6 versions with unladen weights from 7,650 to 11,350 kg against gross weights from 30,000 to 39,000 kg. Lengths range from 13,120 to 14,000 mm, widths from 2,500 to 2,600 mm.
With unladen weights from 7.65 tonnes and lengths up to 14 metres, the VPR range is among the heavier and larger semi-trailers in the Netam Fruehauf programme and is built for long-haul transport of general cargo, pallets and building materials. Semi-trailers of this kind are often used in drop-and-swap operations, where a single tractor unit serves several semi-trailers over the course of a day.
When buying used, the fifth-wheel plate and kingpin for wear, axles, suspension and brakes, the frame for distortion and corrosion, and the condition of the deck and body all matter; a complete inspection history is especially important on older semi-trailers of this range. It is also worth checking lighting, electrical connectors and tyre tread depth. Spare parts run through the Dutch semi-trailer trade.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Netam Fruehauf VPR, Zulassungsdaten RDW (Niederlande)
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,500 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 884 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 8,220 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 30,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Top speed | 100 km/hcorrect |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Netam Fruehauf VPR 12-18 weigh?
The unladen weight is 8,220 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Netam Fruehauf VPR 12-18?
30,000 kg.
Up to what speed is the Netam Fruehauf VPR 12-18 approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
When was the Netam Fruehauf VPR 12-18 built?
Production years: 1985-1989.
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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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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