B-train

Last Modified: March 31, 2022

Part 1 - Dimension Limits

DIMENSION LIMIT
Overall Length Maximum 27.5 m
Overall Width Maximum 2.6 m
Overall Height Maximum 4.15 m
Box Length Maximum 20.0 m

Tractor:
Wheelbase Maximum 6.2 m

Lead Semitrailer
Wheelbase Minimum 6.25 m
Kingpin setback Maximum 2.0 m radius
Track width Minimum 2.5 m / Maximum 2.6 m
Effective rear overhang Maximum 35% of wheelbase
Maximum 0.3 m behind the centre
Fifth wheel position
of the rearmost axle of trailer.
Second Semitrailer
Wheelbase Minimum 6.25 m
Kingpin setback Maximum 2.0 m radius
Track width Minimum 2.5 m / Maximum 2.6 m
Effective rear overhang Maximum 35% of wheelbase

Axle Spreads
Tandem axle Minimum 1.2 m / Maximum 1.85 m
Tridem axle Minimum 2.4 m / Maximum 3.1 m

Interaxle Spacings
Single axle to single or tandem axle Minimum 3.0 m
Tandem axle to tandem axle Minimum 5.0 m
Tandem axle to tridem axle Minimum 5.5 m
Tridem axle to tridem axle Minimum 5.5 m

Note: The sum of the wheelbases of the two trailers cannot exceed 17.0 metres.

Classification: Public
 B-train
Last Modified: March 31, 2022

Part 2 - Weight Limits

WEIGHT LIMIT
Axle Weights:
Steering Axle Maximum 6000 kg

Carrying Axles:
Single Axle
Single tires Maximum 7300 kg
Wide base single tires Maximum 9100 kg
Dual tires Maximum 9100 kg
Tandem Axle:
Single tires Maximum 13,600 kg
Wide base single tires Maximum 17,000 kg
Dual tires Maximum 17,000 kg
Tridem Axle:
Single tires Maximum 19,000 kg
Dual and wide base single tires with axle spread Maximum 21,000 kg
2.4 m to less than 3.0 m
Dual and wide base single tires with axle spread Maximum 24,000 kg
3.0 m to 3.1 m

Gross Vehicle Weight Limits

All axle weights are subject to minimum tire size. The maximum weight per tire shall not exceed the
lesser of the tire manufacturer’s weight rating or the width of the tire stamped on the sidewall multiplied by
10 kg/mm.

Classification: Public