Gross operating weight

o4goodnessake · 13 October 2011 20:18

I posted this picture elsewhere and was asked what the gross operating weight of the tractor unit was.

Your help would be welcome.

moose · 13 October 2011 20:22

44 t

chas · 13 October 2011 20:22

O4Goodnessake:
I posted this picture elsewhere and was asked what the gross operating weight of the tractor unit was.

Your help would be welcome.

Is it a trick question on the basis that the axle is lifted?

If it isn’t then maybe the DCPC really is needed, assuming your LGV C+E & therefore (allegedly) qualified to drive something similar.

toowise · 13 October 2011 20:23

3+3 axles …Probably 44000kg …depends if the owner has downrated it but I would doubt it.

redbob · 13 October 2011 20:25

Moose:
44 t

This unless it’s a trick

o4goodnessake · 13 October 2011 20:28

No tricks.
A genuine question from a guy in New Zealand.

toowise · 13 October 2011 20:31

O4Goodnessake:
No tricks.
A genuine question from a guy in New Zealand.

Aah that explains it

redbob · 13 October 2011 20:41

O4Goodnessake:
No tricks.
A genuine question from a guy in New Zealand.

Fair enough mate.

Another bit of advice, they go really slow on the motorway!

o4goodnessake · 13 October 2011 20:47

redbob:

O4Goodnessake:
No tricks.
A genuine question from a guy in New Zealand.

Fair enough mate.

Another bit of advice, they go really slow on the motorway!

Probably saving fuel?

o4goodnessake · 13 October 2011 20:48

Thanks for your help.

annitram · 13 October 2011 21:35

O4Goodnessake:
I posted this picture elsewhere and was asked what the gross operating weight of the tractor unit was.

Your help would be welcome.

The Gross operating weight of the rig is 44tonne but the gross weight of the tractor would only be about 22tonne as it is fitted with a “Lite-Lift” mid-lift axle which while being a weight saving device has a lower permitted weight than a standard mid-lift.

wheel_nut · 14 October 2011 00:18

annitram:

O4Goodnessake:
I posted this picture elsewhere and was asked what the gross operating weight of the tractor unit was.

Your help would be welcome.

The Gross operating weight of the rig is 44tonne but the gross weight of the tractor would only be about 22tonne as it is fitted with a “Lite-Lift” mid-lift axle which while being a weight saving device has a lower permitted weight than a standard mid-lift.

The mini mid axles are normally designed and plated for about 4.6 tonne plus 11500kg plus 8100kg.

With a tri axle bogie giving you 24t then the vehicle is well within its capabilities for 44 tonne operation as shown