GVW

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

roadtransport.com/roadlegal/ … ating.html

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 :wink:

dumb question time, whats a spread axle trailer? Im guessin the axles on the trailer are further apart than usually seen on trailers?