Standards for trucks and trailers
"The dimensions of trailers and trucks are governed by standards that may vary from country to country and region to region. In Europe and most CIS countries, standards set by EU directives and national regulations apply. Here are the main standards and dimensions for trailers and light goods vehicles: "
Maximum dimensions (EU and CIS countries):
Length:
– Single truck: 12 m.
Road train (truck + trailer): 18,75 м.
– Road train with semi-trailer: 16.5 m.
Width:
– 2.55 m (for refrigerated trucks – 2.6 m).
Height:
– 4 m.
Maximum weight:
– Single truck: 18-26 tons (depending on the number of axles).
– Road train: 40-44 tons (depending on the country).
Types of trailers and their dimensions:
Semi-trailers (for tractors):
– Length: 13.6 m (standard), 16.5 m (extended).
– Width: 2.55 m.
– Height: 2.6-2.7 m (internal).
– Volume: 82-100 m³ (depending on the model).
Rigid frame trailers:
– Length: 7-12 m.
– Width: 2,55 m.
– Height: 2,5-2,7 m.
– Volume: 30-80 m³.
Refrigerated trailers:
– Length: 13,6 m.
– Width: 2.6 m.
– Height: 2,6 m.
– Volume: 82-86 m³.
Tilt trailers:
– Length: 13,6 m.
– Width: 2,55 m.
– Height: 2,5-2,7 m.
– Volume: 82-100 m³.
Platforms (for oversized cargo):
– Length: 6-14 m.
– Width: 2,5-3 m.
– Height: 0,5-1 m (without cargo).
Small tonnage transport (trucks up to 3.5 tons)
Vans (box type body):
– Length: 3-6 m.
– Width: 1,8-2,5 m.
– Height: 1,8-2,5 m.
– Volume: 5-15 m³.
Minibuses with cargo
– Length: 4–6 m.
– Width: 1.8–2 m.
– Height: 1.8–2 m.
– Volume: 6–12 m³.
Pickups:
– Body length: 1.5–2.5 m.
– Width: 1.5–1.8 m.
– Side height: 0.4–0.6 m.
Standards for small vehicles:
Maximum weight:
– 3.5 tons.
Maximum dimensions:
– Length: 6 m.
– Width: 2.1 m.
– Height: 2.5 m.
Useful tips
1. When choosing a trailer or truck, consider the type of cargo and its dimensions.
2. For international transportation, follow the standards of the countries through which the route passes.
3. Use special platforms or open top trailers for oversized cargo