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ibson:
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0That setup would suit me down to the ground if it had a Hiab. I could probably get away with a good few less horses too. What would you recommend in terms of power for say 14 tonne plus the trailer? Can’t make out exactly the model on yours.
Found a very good pdf file on truck weights and combined weights online and it has helped get my head around it
Well that MAN TGS in the photo is a 440 euro 5 but sadly the add blue model due to a rear steer option on the truck, we went for plenty of horses as it can be running close to 44t and all round the south Wales valleys. I’m not 100% but it might be the biggest engine option for the TGS.
Our Scania is a 380 although we got it chipped to around 440 apparently… Although I think it outputs slightly less than that but still copes well and is usually running heavy too.
I think you want to be around the 300 range to be towing a drawbar and if it’s lacking a bit you have options to increase power.
We also built this custom short body that clips onto the Fith wheel of our Scania, I have seen a few people do it since with other hiab tractor units and even pull a drawbar trailer. We use ours for very small jobs and tight places, it’s very handy as we even made it with front twist locks and a rear pull out with lights and it can carry up to a 20ft container although I do [zb] myself with the overhang!
I only mention this option as you can pick up some trucks second hand with small hiab’s on the back maybe just enough for what you want.
Well I don’t know if this has been much help to you or if I have made it worse! there are so many options out there you just need to work out what’s best for you.
No your advice has been top class and thanks to everyone for their advice, its been much appreciated.