Verdonk VA TA APL
Built: 1998-1998 · Series: VA
More machines from model year 1998
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Verdonk VA – the range of Dutch tipper and platform trailers: VA designation, 0.8 to 2.6 t unladen weight, 3.5 to 6.9 t gross weight, up to 2.6 m width
Verdonk is a Dutch manufacturer of trailers for agriculture, construction and municipal services. The VA range bundles tippers and platform trailers in the mid-weight segment. The type designation combines VA with a four-digit number for the weight class and letter codes for axle count and build, such as VA 3500 SW for the single-axle and VA 3500 TA for the tandem-axle version, each with a running number for the exact variant.
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The register lists here 14 versions with unladen weights from 780 to 2,620 kg, gross weights from 3,500 to 6,900 kg and widths from 1,810 to 2,600 mm.
Trailers of this class are widespread in Dutch and German agriculture and in landscaping, where tippers for soil and bulk material are as sought after as platform trailers for machines and pallets; the span of the VA range thus covers everything from the light field trailer to the tandem-axle road tipper.
Up to 3.5 tonnes in class O2, a mechanical overrun brake with a ball coupling and a category B or BE licence suffice; above that, class O3 requires an air brake system and at least C1E. Single-axle trailers in the SW series need carefully set nose weight on the coupling, while tandem-axle units in the TA series spread the load more evenly across two axles.
On a used purchase, the condition of the tipping rams and hydraulic lines, rust on the sides, deck and frame, the function of the overrun brake, axles and wheel bearings, and lighting, plates and registration papers all count; parts and service run through Verdonk and its dealers.
Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle Verdonk VA
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,870 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 720 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 780 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Top speed | 100 km/hcorrect |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Verdonk VA TA APL weigh?
The unladen weight is 780 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Verdonk VA TA APL?
3,500 kg.
Up to what speed is the Verdonk VA TA APL approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
When was the Verdonk VA TA APL built?
Production years: 1998.
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.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Other models in this series
VA 3500 SW 1
VA 3500 SW 3
VA 3500 SW1
VA 3500 SW3
VA 3500 TA 1
VA 3500SW 1
VA 3500SW 3
VA DA OVL
VA HA SW
VA MA OPL
VA MA SW
VA MA SWZ
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Trailer in 3D section
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