26 Questions
What is the maximum length of a modular hydraulic trailer with pneumatic and mechanical capabilities?
19.00 M
What is the maximum wheelbase of a tractor?
6.3 M
What is the maximum length of a puller with a hydraulic trailer?
29.0 M
What is the maximum overall height for a closed body or ISO container?
4.52 M
What is the maximum length of a road train?
25.25 M
What is the maximum wheelbase of a tractor-trailer combination?
18.75 M
What is the maximum overall height for a regular body or normal trailer?
4.0 M
How many axles can a puller with a hydraulic trailer have?
10 axles
What does the number 28 in the nomenclature 2828C represent?
GVW in tons
What is the brand name associated with the model number BLAZO X 28?
BharatBenz
What does the 'C' in the nomenclature 2828C represent?
Construct type
What is the GVW of the Pro 6035 series?
60 tons
What does the model code 'A' in the VIN number abbreviation represent?
2010 model year
What is the power output of the OM906 LA model?
170 kW
What is the GVW of the 3518 model?
35 tons
What is the significance of the 'K' in the nomenclature 3518.K?
Construct type
What is the maximum Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) for Rigid variants according to MoRTH notification?
48T
What type of suspension is used in a dual tyre axle with an extra 1-ton load permitted?
Pneumatic suspension
What is the maximum Gross Combination Weight (GCW) for Tractor variants according to MoRTH notification?
55T
What is the configuration of a truck with 6 wheels and 4 drive wheels?
6X4
What is the maximum weight permitted for a single tyre axle?
11.5T
What is the term used to describe a tandem axle where the distance between two axles is more than 1.8m?
Independent Axle
What is the maximum Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) for a rigid axle with dual tyre lift axle and pneumatic suspension?
49T
What is the term used to describe a tractor with a trailer or bulker?
Tractor-Bulker
What is the weight of the vehicle when it is unloaded, as per the given diagram?
Kerb Weight
What is the term used to describe the maximum weight of the vehicle, including the payload and the weight of the vehicle itself?
Gross Vehicle Weight
Study Notes
Truck Dimensions
- Maximum length of a tractor-trailer: 18.75 M (61.52 Ft)
- Maximum length of a modular hydraulic trailer: 19.00 M (62.34 Ft)
- Maximum length of a puller + hydraulic trailer: 29.0 M (95.14 Ft)
- Maximum length of a road train: 25.25 M (82.84 Ft)
Truck Height
- Maximum overall height for regular body/normal trailers: 4.0 M (13.12 Ft)
- Maximum overall height for closed body/ISO & regular containers: 4.52 M (14.76 Ft)
- Maximum overall height for livestock carrier: specified in Basic Automotive Technology
Truck Manufacturers and Product Nomenclature
- BharatBenz Academy: product nomenclature includes GVW (T) and Power Construct
- Examples of product nomenclature: 2828C, 3518.K, 3518, Pro 6035, BLAZO X 28
VIN Number Abbreviation
- Model Code: OM906 LA 170kW, A - 2010
- Configuration: 6X4, 6 wheel hubs/ends, 4 drive wheel ends
Axle Configuration and Power Distribution
- 8X2 and 8X4 axle configurations
- Power distribution: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8
Wheel Base
- Wheel base (WB) of tractor: 6.3 Mts (18 Ft)
- Wheel base (WB) of trailer: 12.45 Mts (18 Ft)
Weights
- GVW: Gross Vehicle Weight
- GCW: Gross Combination Weight
- ULW: Unladen Weight
- Payload: Permissible Load
- Kerb weight: Unladen Weight
- FBT Vehicle: Full Body Truck
Revised MoRTH Axle Load Norms
- Single tyre axle: 7 TON
- Dual tyre axle: 11.5 TON, 12.5 TON (with pneumatic suspension)
- Tandem axle: 21 TON, if space between two axles is >1.8m
- Tridem axle: 27 TON, if space between 1st and 3rd axle is >3m
- Max GVW slab for RIGID variants: 48T
- Max GCW for TRACTOR variants: 55T
Rigid Axle Weights (Max): GVW
- 18.5T, 28T, 35T, 41T, 42T, 47.5T
- Single tyre axle: 7T, 11.5T, 21T
- Dual tyre axle: 12.5T, 21T, 7T, 7T
- Dual tyre lift axle (pneumatic suspension): 12.5T, 21T, 7T, 7T, 1-ton extra load permitted
- Max GVW – Rigid: 49T
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