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1 Heavy Vehicle Mass Limits JULY 2010 This fact sheet outlines the maximum mass allowed for various vehicle, trailer and combination types when travelling in New South Wales. Rigid Trucks General Access Vehicle GML t t t CML N/A N/A t GML t t t CML t t t GML 10 (1) 9 19t (1) 10 (1) t (1) 10 (1) 20 30t (1) CML N/A 10 (1) 17 27t (1) 10 (1) 21 31t (1) (1) Twin-Steer axle group with load-sharing suspension can operate an extra one tonne (ie 11t). The extra one tonne allowed on the twin steer axle group increases the total gross mass of the combination by one tonne. Concessional Mass Limit Notice 2006 Locked Bag 928 North Sydney NSW 2059 DX10516 T then press 0 E Intelligent_Access_Program@rta.nsw.gov.au The information in this brochure is intended as a guide only and is subject to change at any time without notice. It does not replace the relevant legislation. June 2010 RTA/Pub

2 Trailers General Access (2)(3)(4) / Restricted Access Vehicle (2)(4)(5)(6) Pig Trailer Others Pig Trailer Others Pig Trailer Others GML 6t 6t 8.5t 9t 10t 11t Pig Trailer Others Pig Trailer Others Pig Trailer Others GML 13t 13t 15t 16.5t 15t 15t Pig Trailer Others Pig Trailer Others Pig Trailer Others GML 15t 15t 18t 20t N/A 20t Pig Trailer Others Pig Trailer Others Pig Trailer Others GML N/A 18t N/A 25.5t N/A 33t (2) The total length of a combination does not exceed 19 metres. (3) The total mass of a combination does not exceed 42.5 tonnes. (4) The loaded mass of a dog trailer or pig trailer must not exceed the loaded mass of the towing vehicle. (5) Truck and Dog trailer mass limits over 42.5 tonnes and up to 50 tonnes are available under General Class 3 Truck and Dog Trailer Combination Notice, (6) CML and HML are not applicable to both Truck & Dog and Truck & Pig combinations. Note: Pig trailer means a trailer with one axle group or single axle near the middle of its load-carrying surface, and connected to the towing vehicle by a drawbar. RTA HIGHER MASS LIMITS FACT SHEET 2

3 Semi Trailers General Access / Restricted Access Vehicle GML t t CML N/A t GML t t CML t t HML N/A t IAP B-Doubles (19 metres) General Access Vehicle (7) GML t (7) CML t (7) HML N/A (7) General B-Doubles Permit Notice Note: B-Doubles that are not longer than 19 metres AND have a GCM up to 50 tonnes may operate on all roads, except where prohibited by a load limit sign. RTA HIGHER MASS LIMITS FACT SHEET 3

4 B-Doubles (19 metres) Restricted Access Vehicle (7) GML t (7) CML t (7) HML t IAP (7) (7) General B-Doubles Permit Notice B-Doubles (23 metres) Restricted Access Vehicle (7) GML t (7) CML t (7) HML t IAP (7) (7) General B-Doubles Permit Notice RTA HIGHER MASS LIMITS FACT SHEET 4

5 B-Doubles (25/26 metres) Restricted Access Vehicle (7)(8) GML (7) (8) 62.5t CML (7) (8) 64.5t HML t IAP (7) (8) (7) General B-Doubles Permit Notice (8) 26 metre B-Double Exemption Notice Road Trains (up to 36.5m) Restricted Access Vehicle (9) GML t (9) CML t (9) HML t IAP (9) (9) General Notice for the Operation of Road Trains RTA HIGHER MASS LIMITS FACT SHEET 5

6 B-Triple (up to 36.5m) IAP (9)(10) GML t IAP (9) CML t IAP (9) HML t IAP (9) (9) General Notice for the Operation of Road Trains (10) Refer to RTA Road Train Modernisation Program: B-Triple & AB-Triple Operating Conditions for further information. AB-Triple (up to 36.5m) IAP (9)(10) GML t IAP (9) CML t IAP (9) HML t IAP (9) (9) General Notice for the Operation of Road Trains (10) Refer to RTA Road Train Modernisation Program: B-Triple & AB-Triple Operating Conditions for further information. RTA HIGHER MASS LIMITS FACT SHEET 6

7 Quad Axles IAP (11) GML t IAP CML N/A HML t IAP (11) Refer to RTA NSW Quad-Axle Semi-Trailer Pilot Scheme for further information. Summary mass limits for single axles and axle groups General Mass Concessional Mass Higher Mass Limit (GML) Limit (CML) Limit (HML) Description of single axle or axle group (tonnes) (tonnes) (tonnes) STEER AXLE Single steer axle Twin steer axle Twin steer axle with load-sharing suspension system NON-STEER AXLE GROUPS Single axles and Single axle groups fitted with single tyres - with a section width of less than 375mm with a section width of 375mm - 450mm with a section width of at least 450mm Single axles and Single axle groups fitted with dual tyres Tandem axle group fitted with single tyres - with a section width of less than 375mm with a section width of 375mm - 450mm with a section width of at least 450mm Tandem axle group fitted with single tyres on one axle and dual tyres on the other Tandem axle group fitted with dual tyres Tri-axle group with either single tyres with section width of at least 375mm, dual tyres, or a combination of those tyres Quad-axle group fitted with dual tyres 20.0 N/A 27.0 RTA HIGHER MASS LIMITS FACT SHEET 7

8 Notes The gross mass of a vehicle or vehicle combination must not exceed the lowest of: The sum of the axle and axle groups mass; The total gross mass of the combination; The sum of the manufacturer s mass limits for the Prime Mover (GVM) and the semi-trailers (Gross Trailer Mass); or The Gross Combination Mass (GCM) limit specified by the prime mover manufacturer. All requirements and conditions are to be observed when a vehicle is operating under Permit Notice. Under Gazette Notices published in NSW, prime movers with a GVM of 15 tonnes or more meeting Front Under-run Protection Systems, cabin strength and ADR80/01 (engine emissions standards) can operate at 6.5 tonnes on the steer axle. The extra 500kg allowed on the steer axle increases the total gross mass of the combination by 500kg. Vehicles wishing to operate at CML must meet all the requirements listed in the "Concessional Mass Limits Notice Subject to the following CML Limits: A maximum one (1) tonne increase for a vehicle or vehicle combination with an allowable gross mass not exceeding 55 tonnes. A maximum two (2) tonnes increase for a vehicle or vehicle combination with an allowable gross mass exceeding 55 tonnes. For more information about mass, dimension and axle spacing, refer to RTA document Heavy Vehicle Mass, Loading and Access available on under Heavy Vehicles For all permit notices, visit in the Rules & Regulations section under Heavy Vehicles. For more information on the Intelligent Access Program visit or RTA HIGHER MASS LIMITS FACT SHEET 8

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