I’m currently getting all the info, rules and regs in my head before i take my class 1. Theres just this one question thats buggin me.
A 6 axle artic has max 44t GVW. 3 axle unit and 3 axle trailer.
A 5 axle artic has max GVW of 40t. Is that 3 axle unit, 2axle trailer or 2 axle unit, 3 axle trailer or don’t it matter?
96/53/EC authorises trucks on international journeys at 40 tonnes GVW on five axles (a two-axle tractor towing a three-axle trailer) provided the drive axle weight does not exceed 11,500kg
Doh!! roger that mate my eyes must’ve glazed over reading the various requirements, cheers
Am I right in saying you can run at almost 40t with a spread axle trailer and a two axle unit?
2 x 10t on trailer, 11.5t Drive axle and whatever the steering axle limit is?
Steve-o:
Am I right in saying you can run at almost 40t with a spread axle trailer and a two axle unit?2 x 10t on trailer, 11.5t Drive axle and whatever the steering axle limit is?
No you can run at 38 tonne
wheelyb:
I’m currently getting all the info, rules and regs in my head before i take my class 1. Theres just this one question thats buggin me.
A 6 axle artic has max 44t GVW. 3 axle unit and 3 axle trailer.It may only be plated for 41000kg as well
A 5 axle artic has max GVW of 40t. Is that 3 axle unit, 2axle trailer or 2 axle unit, 3 axle trailer or don’t it matter?
No it don’t matter, 5 axles is maximum 40tonne
Wheel Nut:
Steve-o:
Am I right in saying you can run at almost 40t with a spread axle trailer and a two axle unit?2 x 10t on trailer, 11.5t Drive axle and whatever the steering axle limit is?
No you can run at 38 tonne
Well 38t is “almost” 40t so I’m kinda right 
dumb question time, whats a spread axle trailer? Im guessin the axles on the trailer are further apart than usually seen on trailers?