The Different Trucks And Trailers Used For Transportation

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There are many different types of vehicles that are used for transportation, the most common of these are trucks and their accompanying trailers.

Semi-trailer truck

Semi-trailer trucks comprises of a tractor vehicle and a semitrailer. The semi-trailer dimensions are approximately 13.6 x 2.45 x 2.7 m, with a maximum load capacity of 24,000 kg. They are best suited for palatalized cargo and can be loaded from the back, sides or top.

Tail-lift truck

As the name suggests, Tail-lift trucks are fitted with a lifting mechanism next to the rear doors. This is used to assist in loading cargo on and off of the trailer. The tail-lift mechanism can lift cargo weighing 500-2000 kg, depending on the model.  They are predominately used for distribution transport.

Jumbo trailer trucks

Jumbo trailer trucks, also known as mega trucks, are best suited for lightweight, voluminous goods. The trailer can hold up to 33 Euro pallets, or 26 UK pallets and have a load capacity of 24000 kg.