Varmo 23R185
Built: 1975 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 1975
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Varmo – other models: the collective page of the heavy trailers 23R185, 23R211 and further versions, 4,180 to 28,400 kg unladen weight, 18,000 to 38,000 kg gross weight
This page gathers the trailers of the Varmo brand the register could not assign to a named range. Alongside types such as 23R185, 23R211 and the designation Varmo itself are versions with long combinations of letters and numbers such as AW/0.75-18-18L and OZ/12.5-27-38 D/I, whose meaning cannot be firmly established from the register. As with many heavy-trailer makers, the programme is drawn from registration data, in which each model is listed individually with its technical values.
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The register lists here 10 versions with unladen weights from 4,180 to 28,400 kg, gross weights from 18,000 to 38,000 kg, lengths from 9,880 to 13,880 mm and widths from 2,500 to 2,600 mm.
With gross weights of up to 38,000 kg and lengths of up to 13,880 mm, the versions sit in the semi-trailer and heavy-trailer class used in road haulage behind tractor units or heavier truck tow vehicles. For operation in road haulage, besides the gross weight, axle loads and the tow vehicle's rating for the relevant fifth-wheel load are also decisive.
On a used example at this size, the condition of axles, brakes and air suspension, rust on frame and side rails along the full length, the state of the kingpin or drawbar eye and coupling, and tyres and rims all count in particular. Parts run through commercial-vehicle workshops and independent trailer operators. On versions with air suspension, the bellows and valves are also worth checking before the first drive.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Varmo (weitere Modelle)
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 12,100 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,500 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 8,000 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 6,350 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 32,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Top speed | 100 km/hcorrect |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Varmo 23R185 weigh?
The unladen weight is 6,350 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Varmo 23R185?
32,000 kg.
Up to what speed is the Varmo 23R185 approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Varmo 23R185?
12,100 mm × 2,500 mm.
When was the Varmo 23R185 built?
Production years: 1975.
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 8 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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