Thursday, July 22, 2010

Car Transporters - Weights Guide

CAR TRANSPORTERS / RECOVERY TRUCKS

A GUIDE TO OPERATING WEIGHTS


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If you are thinking about buying a recovery truck or car transporter to be used commercially for delivering cars this may help you decide which truck to purchase....


FIRST - The abbreiviations...


GVW - Gross Vehicle Weight - The total permitted weight of the vehicle when loaded.


ULW - Un Laden Weight - The weight of the vehicle empty.


GTW - Gross Train Weight - The total permitted weight of the vehicle and trailer when loaded, including the weight of the tow vehicle and trailer.


"O" Licence - The additional licence required to operate any vehicle commercially, for hire or reward, that weights 7500kg or more.


"TACHO" - The recording device that is required to be fitted and usedin any vehicle / vehicle

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