Van Hool S-212/30
Built: 1988-1988 · Series: Trailers over 10 t (Class O4)
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Van Hool trailers over 10 t (Class O4) – the Belgian bus and commercial-vehicle builder from Koningshooikt with its own trailer production: 426 versions with curtainsider and tanker bodies, gross weights up to 50 t
Class O4 groups, according to registration data from the Netherlands and Finland, all trailers with a permissible gross weight over 10 tonnes. Van Hool of Koningshooikt near Lier is best known as a Belgian bus and coach builder (founded in 1947 by Bernard Van Hool), but for decades also ran its own division for commercial-vehicle bodies and semi-trailers, mostly curtainsiders and tankers. The company underwent a financial restructuring in 2024 in which parts of the business were sold; how the trailer production is organised today cannot be inferred from the register data alone.
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The register lists 426 versions with unladen weights of 2,320 to 37,740 kg and permissible gross weights of 15,000 to 50,000 kg. Lengths are recorded for 303 of the 426 models, ranging from 1,624 to 14,130 mm, and width for all 426 from 260 to 2,700 mm.
As a trailer builder alongside its core bus and coach business, Van Hool was present in Belgium and the Benelux countries, but remained a smaller player in the European semi-trailer market against the leaders Schmitz Cargobull and Krone.
On used trailers, what counts is the condition of the axles (BPW/SAF) and EBS braking system, air suspension, frame corrosion, the kingpin and landing legs; on tankers, additionally the tightness and inspection certificates of the tank; on curtainsiders, the condition of the curtain and roof bows; given the maker's restructuring that began in 2024, it is also worth asking about current parts and service supply.
Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle Van Hool Anhänger über 10 t (Klasse O4), Van Hool (Hersteller)
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,500 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 865 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 7,640 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 Van Hool S-212/30 weigh?
The unladen weight is 7,640 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Van Hool S-212/30?
30,000 kg.
Up to what speed is the Van Hool S-212/30 approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
When was the Van Hool S-212/30 built?
Production years: 1988.
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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