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D- Ramp / Hill Force
Load distribution
A- Permissible front axle weight
B- Permissible maximum weight
C- Permissible rear axle weight
D- Driving characteristic change limit
6.2.1. Load Security
The international Highways Regulations
specify the maximum loading capacities
of tractors, trucks, trailers, semi-trailers
along with how and how much of the ton-
nage and dimensions of these loads are
to be secured.
For instance, here, the distribution of the
load amount that can be carried by a 6x2
truck per its axle, to the vehicle’s weight
center according to its horizontal and
vertical distance.
Load Distribution
A- Permissible front axle weight
B- Permissible maximum weight
C- Permissible rear axle weight
D- Driving characteristic change limit
6.3. Load Distribution and Load
Limits of Tractor Semi-trailer
Combination
•
Ensure that you made a proper load
distribution in compliance with all
laws, rules, and regulations.
•
In the loading process, take the
loading limits, total weight, and axle
load capacities into the account.
•
Ensure that you have performed the
loading in compliance with the laws
and regulations of all countries
where you drive the vehicle.
The axle loads of the tractor/semi-trailer
combination may vary in a broad range
in relation to the various loading condi-
tions. Comply with the permissible axle
loads specified in the operation manual
or the axle manufacturer's manual.
Whenever you are in doubt, have your
loads checked at a proper weighing
station.
*Axle load: This is the load conveyed
by an axle or an axle group.
6.4. Lashing Profiles
You may mount lashing profiles between
the lashing rails and fix your cargo
quickly. These profiles must be used only
for fixing the cargo.
The transported cargo must
be fixed from the front and the
back side with these profiles
without gaps between the car-
go and profiles.
6.5. Load Security Certification
The vehicle superstructure may have
been produced in accordance with the
DIN EN12642 legislation. This legislation
indi-cates that in case of a possible acci-
dent if the load carried inside the vehicle
hits the panels, no permanent damage
will occur to the panels.
