Weight Limits For Van

[Wxm 1,638]

i have a van that can legaly carry 900kg but if i got a trailer that can carry a ton could you fill both?? or are you still only able to carry the weight capacity of the van??

 

also whats the smallest van that could carry 2 ton legaly??

 

 

cheers

[Chid 6,844]

All depends on your licence , the weight of the van , towing capacity of the van ...

 

Smallest van for 2 ton carrying ... If you past your test after 97 you've no chance ...

[The one 8,595]

Aye its all down to your licence some of the guys at work are being sent out on assessment's as they cant drive the larger minibuses

[Wxm 1,638]

the 2 chaps that i've got to use passed their tests before 1988 and can both drive up to 7.5 tons,

[Chid 6,844]

If its for moving 2 ton max , you want a van plated at 4.5t gvw , iveco turbo daily , Renault masters and merc sprinters can all be plated up at that weight , or get a transit and trailer , but if what your moving is classed as goods you will need a tachograph in the van

[antg 1,822]

as said it depends on the train weight of the van. look at the logbook, im sure it has the weights on or maybe theres a little plate on the van. anything that goes over 3.5 tonne requires a tachograph.

[the_stig 6,614]

as said it depends on the train weight of the van. look at the logbook, im sure it has the weights on or maybe theres a little plate on the van. anything that goes over 3.5 tonne requires a tachograph.

heard the same I`ve got a long wheel base high top Renault master on top of the van load I want to pull a box trailer full ---- so is it on combind weight ?`

[haymin 2,465]

I got done a couple of weeks ago 400 wait over iv a transit tipper it's ment to take just a tone fs . If I got stopped the day before with type one in it I would have been totally f****d with the load being approx one and a half ton over . There should be a metal plate some place telling you what you can tow?

[Chid 6,844]

 

 

as said it depends on the train weight of the van. look at the logbook, im sure it has the weights on or maybe theres a little plate on the van. anything that goes over 3.5 tonne requires a tachograph.

heard the same I`ve got a long wheel base high top Renault master on top of the van load I want to pull a box trailer full ---- so is it on combind weight ?`

You only need a tacho if it's for hire/reward , in other words carrying stuff your going to get payed for ,

Stig for your van I wouldn't bother you'd be able to blag your way out of not needing one

, once a tacho is fitted it has to be used , checked every 2 year and have a 6yr calibration ,

[antg 1,822]

 

as said it depends on the train weight of the van. look at the logbook, im sure it has the weights on or maybe theres a little plate on the van. anything that goes over 3.5 tonne requires a tachograph.

heard the same I`ve got a long wheel base high top Renault master on top of the van load I want to pull a box trailer full ---- so is it on combind weight ?`

 

yes its the combined weight of van and trailer

[antg 1,822]

i wouldnt like to take the chance of pleading i didn't know. mostly the traffic police and commissioners won't let you off. big fines also get handed out for being over your weight limit. also once you go over the 3.5 tonne you into a different test class. over 3.5 is then a goods test and has to be tested at a ministry testing station.

its a minefield really but one things for sure if your stopped and taken to a weighbridge and found over they will summons you. trailers are also something to take into acount. a trailer must be braked if its gross is over a certain weight. carnt remember off the top of my head (750kg) gross i think but they will do you if over.