How much weight can a 7.5 tonne truck carry?
Max payload – 3000kg. Overall length – 8.42m. Height – 3.42m.
Do I need a tacho card to drive a 7.5 tonne?
Are there any exemptions to the tachograph rules? You do not need a tachograph if you are making a personal journey and driving a vehicle up to 7.5 tonnes (though you would need an appropriate licence to drive a vehicle that size).
Do I need a CPC card to drive a 7.5 tonne?
Can I drive a 7.5-tonne lorry without a CPC? All those who are driving a 7.5-tonne lorry professionally are required to complete the Driver CPC. However, driving a 7.5-tonne truck for personal use does not require Driver CPC, but it does still require C1 entitlement on your hgv licence.
How many pallets can you fit on a 7.5-tonne vehicle?
They can load 10 – 14 pallets (and many more cartons) up to a maximum cargo weight of 2,400kg.
What is the speed limit for 7.5-tonne lorries?
Speed Limits The speed limit for a 7.5-tonne vehicle on a motorway is 70 mph. It must also be noted, those 7.5-tonne vehicles are not permitted to use the outside lane where there are three or more lanes in use in the same direction.
Who is exempt from tachograph?
The main types of exempt vehicle are: vehicles that cannot go faster than 40 kilometres per hour, including vehicles that are restricted by a set speed limiter. emergency aid vehicles – vehicles used in the non-commercial transport of humanitarian aid for use in emergencies or rescue operations.
Do I need a CPC to drive a 7.5 ton lorry?
What weight can a Artic carry?
Multi-Axle Articulated Lorry This vehicle will have a maximum gross weight of up to 44 tonnes.
How many roll cages does an artic have?
When the cages are opened out you can fit 39 cages in a 40ft trailer. For a ridged truck this will vary depending on the size of the trailer, but generally, you will get a minimum of 70 Roll Pallets nested.
How fast can a HGV go on a motorway?
40mph to 50mph on single carriageways. 50mph to 60mph on dual carriageways.
Can I tow a trailer for work without a tachograph?
If you use a smaller vehicle (eg a 4×4) for towing, you’ll only need a tachograph if its total weight is more than 3.5 tonnes.