Piccini TA 12-21
Built: 1989 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 1989
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Piccini TA 12-21: an EU class O4 trailer with a gross vehicle weight of 33,000 kg, an unladen weight of 26,020 kg and a payload of 6,980 kg, built in 1989
With a gross vehicle weight of 33,000 kg, the Piccini TA 12-21 falls into EU trailer class O4, the heavy trailers and semi-trailers above 10 tonnes. Vehicles in this class run in long-haul and heavy-duty transport behind suitably approved towing vehicles and are built for sustained loads rather than occasional use.
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The 1989 TA 12-21 has an unladen weight of 26,020 kg and, at a gross vehicle weight of 33,000 kg, reaches a payload of 6,980 kg. At 1,198 mm, and with six wheels, the register value is too short to be the trailer's own wheelbase — it is the spacing between axles within an axle group, as found on tandem or tridem arrangements.
Trailers in this weight class run with air brakes as standard, since EU rules no longer permit an overrun brake above 10 tonnes. Towing vehicle and trailer form a single braking unit matched to the combined train weight; such a combination is driven with a category CE licence.
Anyone buying a trailer of this age should check the frame for rust and past accident damage, especially around the axle mountings. Brake lines, brake cylinders and the connection to the towing vehicle need a function check, and the tyres should be judged on age rather than tread alone. Lighting, number-plate mount and underrun guard should also be complete and undamaged.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells TA 12-21
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Wheelbase | 1,198 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 26,020 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 33,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 6correct |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 100 km/hcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Piccini TA 12-21 weigh?
The unladen weight is 26,020 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Piccini TA 12-21?
33,000 kg.
Up to what speed is the Piccini TA 12-21 approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
When was the Piccini TA 12-21 built?
Production years: 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.
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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.
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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