Iveco DAILY M.Y. 2012, Body Builder Instructions

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
1-15
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Printed 603.95.241 Base - 02/2012
Dimensions and masses
1.15.3 Observing the permitted weights
All limits given in IVECO documentation must be respected. It is essential that the maximum weight on the front axle is not
exceeded, under any load condition, so as to ensure the correct steering and braking characteristics regardless of the road surface
conditions.
Special attention must be paid to vehicles with loads concentrated on the rear protrusion (e.g. cranes, tail lift, trailers) and to vehicles
with short wheelbase and high CG.
Correct transverse division of loads must be ensured when positioning auxiliary units and the
superstructure. A variation of ± 4% of nominal load is permitted for each wheel (50% of the
corresponding axle load, e.g.: permitted load on axle 3000 kg, 1440 to 1560 kg load permitted for each
wheel) respecting what is permitted by the tyres, without compromising the vehicle’s braking
characteristics and stability.
Unless specifically stated otherwise for individual vehicles, the weight on the front axle must be
considered to have a minimum value of 28% of the actual weight of the vehicle (whether with
uniformly distributed loads or with loads concentrated on the rear overhang or derived from a
possible trailer).
NOTE
Variations in the permissible weight
Special dispensations for maximum allowable masses may be given for special uses; nevertheless, precise usage limitations and
in some cases compulsory reinforcements to the vehicle have been established for these cases.
If these dispensations should exceed legal limits they must be Authorised by the Relevant Authorities.
When requesting authorisation, the following must be indicated:
- vehicle type, wheelbase, identification number, designated use;
- unladen weight on the axles (e.g. vehicles equipped with crane) including positions for the centre of gravity of the payload;
- proposals concerning the reinforcement of the vehicle components where necessary.
The reduction of permissible vehicle weight (downrating) may require work on some components such as the suspension and brakes
and may require new weight calibration for the braking corrector; in these cases the necessary indications can be supplied.