Vehicle Weights and Dimensions Guide

Vehicle Weight
and
Dimension Limits
in Manitoba

February 12, 2021

In the event of any discrepancy between this Weights and Dimensions Guide and the
Highway Traffic Act (HTA) or the Vehicle Weights and Dimensions on Classes of Highways Regulation
(MR 155/2018), the HTA and MR 155/2018 will take precedence.

Updates to this Guide will be available on

Manitoba Infrastructure’s website for motor carriers at: www.gov.mb.ca/mit/mcd/
Vehicle Weights and Dimensions Limits in Manitoba

Contents

Terms Used in this Guide i

Units of Measure Used in this Guide vi
Auxiliary Devices vii
Conversions: Imperial/Metric vii
Wide-base Single Tire Chart viii
LEGAL CONFIGURATIONS IN MANITOBA 1

SINGLE STEER TRUCK TRACTOR/TRAILER COMBINATION ................................. 2

TRIDEM DRIVE TRUCK TRACTOR/TRAILER COMBINATION ................................ 5

A-TRAIN .............................................................................................. 8

B-TRAIN ............................................................................................ 13

C-TRAIN ............................................................................................ 17

STRAIGHT TRUCK ................................................................................. 22

TRIDEM DRIVE STRAIGHT TRUCK ............................................................. 23

TANDEM STEER/TRIDEM DRIVE STRAIGHT TRUCK ....................................... 24

TANDEM STEER/TANDEM DRIVE STRAIGHT TRUCK ...................................... 26

STRAIGHT TRUCK AND PONY TRAILER ....................................................... 27

STRAIGHT TRUCK AND FULL TRAILER ........................................................ 29

INTERCITY BUS AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES............................................. 31

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 Terms Used in this Guide

Aerodynamic device: Means auxiliary equipment that is designed and used to improve
the aerodynamic performance of a vehicle and is mounted at the rear of a truck, trailer
or semi-trailer;

A-Train: A combination of vehicles composed of a truck tractor, a lead semi-trailer

followed by an A-dolly and either a semi-trailer or a full trailer.

Auxiliary equipment: Means equipment that is permanently mounted at the front, at

the rear, or on the side of a vehicle, and is not designed nor intended to be used to
increase the vehicle’s load-carrying capacity.

Axle Group: A tandem axle or tridem axle. (See tandem axle and tridem axle definitions,
below.)

Axle Spread: The distance between the centers of the axles in an axle group.

Axle Unit: A single axle, or a tandem or tridem axle group.

B-Train: A combination of vehicles composed of a truck tractor and a lead semi-trailer,

followed by another semi-trailer, attached to a fifth wheel coupler mounted on the rear
of the first semi-trailer.

Box Length: Applies to the distance from the front of the load-carrying area to the rear
of the load-carrying area, and the load. Auxiliary equipment is not included in this
measurement.

Class A1: Applies to one of the three highway classifications – RTAC, A1 and B1.

Class B1: Applies to one of the three highway classifications – RTAC, A1 and B1.

Converter Dolly: A dolly equipped with one or two axles and designed to connect to a
tow bar on the rear of the truck or trailer in front. An A-dolly has a single drawbar with a
centered coupling, and a C-dolly has two separate couplings side-by-side.

C-Train: A combination of vehicles composed of a truck tractor and a semi-trailer,

followed by another semi-trailer, attached to the first semi-trailer by the means of a C-
dolly.

Dimension A: The measurement from the centre of the last axle on the lead semi trailer
to the centre of the first axle on the converter dolly or second trailer.

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Drawbar: Is a solid coupling between a hauling vehicle and its hauled load. It is the
structural part of a full trailer, pony trailer or trailer converter dolly used for the purpose
of coupling with a hitching device or fifth wheel coupler.

Drawbar Length: Applies to distance measured from the hitching device of the towing
vehicle to:

 the front of the load carrying portion of a pony trailer, or

 the centre of the front axle unit of the full trailer, or
 the centre of the lower fifth wheel coupler locking device of a trailer converter dolly
on an A-train or C-train.

Drive Axle: An axle that is connected to the power source of a motor vehicle and sends
the power to the wheels.

Fifth Wheel Coupler: A coupling device securely attached to the chassis of a vehicle
which will accept a semi-trailer kingpin inserted through the device and will lock the
kingpin in position to allow rotation.

Full Trailer: A trailer without motive power that is designed to be towed by another
vehicle and is designed so that all of its weight and load is carried on its own axles.

Gross Axle Weight: The gross weight carried by an axle unit and transferred to the road
by the wheels of that axle.

Gross Vehicle Weight or GVW: Means the total weight of a vehicle or combination of
vehicles, including its load, transmitted to the road by its axles.

Hitch Offset: The distance from the turn centre to the articulation point of the hitching
device or fifth wheel coupler used to tow the following vehicle.

Interaxle Spacing: The distance between two axle units, determined by measuring from
the centre of the last axle in the first axle group to the centre of the first axle of the next
axle group.

Kingpin Setback: The horizontal distance from the vertical axis through the centre of
the kingpin to any point on the semi-trailer ahead of the kingpin including any load. This
measurement excludes any auxiliary equipment attached to the front of the semi-trailer
that is not designed for the transport of goods.

Lift Axle: An axle controlled by a device designed for raising or lowering a single axle
unit or for varying the load on an axle unit.

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Maximum Weights: All maximum 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.

Overall Height: The vertical distance between the surface of the road and the highest
point on a vehicle or combination of vehicles, including load.

Overall Length: The distance from the foremost point of a vehicle or combination of
vehicles to the rearmost point of the vehicle or combination of vehicles, including load.
Auxiliary equipment is not included in this measurement.

Overall Width: The widest dimension of a vehicle or combination of vehicles, including

load and auxiliary equipment.

Pony Trailer: A vehicle without motive power that is equipped with a rigid drawbar and
is designed to be towed by another vehicle and is designed to carry all or most of its
gross vehicle weight on its axles.

RTAC: (Acronym for “Road Transportation Association of Canada, now known as

Transportation Association of Canada or “TAC”.)

 RTAC is one of the weight loading classifications on Manitoba’s Highways. RTAC

highways are allowed more weight than A1 and B1 classified highways.

Rear Effective Overhang: The distance from the turn centre of the last axle unit to the
rearmost point including load on the truck, trailer or semi-trailer.

Semi-Trailer: A trailer designed so that a substantial part of its weight and load rests on
and is carried by the truck tractor, another semi-trailer or a trailer converter dolly which
it is attached by a fifth wheel coupler.

Single Axle: One axle or two consecutive axles having an axle spread of less than 1.0 m.

Steering Axle: The articulated axle or axle group of a vehicle that is controlled by the
driver in managing the direction travelled by the vehicle, or an articulated axle on a
trailer or semi-trailer where the direction of travel of the trailer is controlled by the
towing unit.

Tandem Axle: Two or more equally spaced consecutive axles, having an axle spread of
not less than 1.0 m but not more than 1.85 m, that are designed to automatically
distribute the load.

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Track Width: The distance from the outside face of the outermost tire on one end of an
axle to the outside face of the outermost tire on the axle’s opposite end, measured at
any point above the lowest point of the rim.

Trailer Converter Dolly: A vehicle without motive power that is designed to be used to
convert a semi-trailer to a full trailer, and has one or more axles, the lower half of a fifth
wheel coupler, and a drawbar assembly.

Tridem Axle: Three equally spaced consecutive axles, having an axle spread of not less
than 2.4 m but not more than 3.7 m, which are designed to automatically distribute the
load.

Tridem Drive Axle Group: A tridem axle group in which all three axles are connected to
a power source that transmits tractive power to all wheels on those axles.

Trailer Length:

 on a pony trailer, applies to the distance measured from the articulation point of the
hitching device to the rear of the pony trailer or any load carried on the trailer,
whichever is the greater distance from the front of the pony trailer, or
 on a full trailer, is the distance measured from the front of the trailer, excluding any
auxiliary equipment attached to the front of the full trailer to the rear of the full
trailer or any load carried on the trailer whichever is the greater distance from the
front of the full trailer, or
 on a semi-trailer, is the distance measured from the front of the semi-trailer,
excluding any auxiliary equipment attached to the front of the semi-trailer that is not
designed for the transportation of goods, to the rear of the semi-trailer or any load
carried on it, whichever is the greater distance from the front of the semi-trailer.

Truck Tractor: A motor vehicle having a net weight of more than 4000 kg, and equipped
with the lower half of a fifth wheel coupler designed to be used to pull a semi-trailer by
coupling to the kingpin attached to the semi-trailer.

Wheelbase: As it applies to
 a full trailer, is the distance from the centre of the trailer’s turntable to the trailer’s
turn centre,
 a pony trailer, is the distance from the centre of the trailer’s hitching device to the
trailer’s turn centre,
 a semi-trailer, is the distance from the centre of the trailer’s kingpin to the trailer’s
turn centre,
 a truck, truck tractor, bus or motor home, is the distance from the centre of the
vehicle’s steering axle unit to the vehicle’s turn centre.
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Wide-Base Single Tire: A non-steering tire that has a width of 445 mm or greater and
meets the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Tire Safety Regulations, 1995 (Canada).

Width of Tire: Means the width of the tire as customarily measured and rated by
manufacturers of motor vehicles and tires (the amount of space across the tread pattern
from sidewall to sidewall).

Wildlife bumper: A heavy duty bumper or device designed to reduce the impact of
wildlife collisions that is mounted on the front of a truck or truck tractor.

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 Units of Measure Used in this Guide

For descriptions of the measures used above, please see “Terms Used in this Guide.”

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 Auxiliary Devices

For descriptions of wildlife bumpers and aerodynamic devices, please see “Terms Used in this
Guide.”

Conversions: Imperial/Metric

Metric to Imperial Imperial to Metric

1 kg = 2.2046 pounds 1 pound = 0.4536 kg
1 m = 3.2808 feet 1 foot = 0.3048 m = 304.8 mm
1 m = 39.37 inches 1 inch = 0.0254 m = 25.4 mm

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 Wide-base Single Tire Chart

Weight for axle groups other than steer axles

Maximum Wide Base Single Tire

RTAC Class A1 Class B1
Weight

Maximum per tire N/A 3,850 kg 3,850 kg

Single Axle Maximum 9,100 kg 7,700 kg 7,700 kg
Tandem Axle Unit
Tandem Axle Maximum 17,000 kg 15,200 kg 13,800 kg
Tridem Semi-trailer Axle Unit
Axle spread 2.4 m to less than 3.0 m 21,000 kg 20,000 kg 19,000 kg
Axle spread 3.0 m to less than 3.6 m 23,000 kg1 22,000 kg 19,000 kg
Axle spread 3.6 m to 3.7 m 24,000 kg 22,000 kg 19,000 kg
Tridem Drive Axle Unit
Axle spread 2.4 m to less than 2.7 m 21,000 kg 20,000 kg 19,000 kg
Axle spread 2.7 m to 2.8 m 22,000 kg 20,000 kg 19,000 kg
Tridem Drive Axle Unit (on a vehicle with a tandem steer axle group)
Axle spread 2.4 m to less than 2.7m* 21,000 kg 20,000 kg 19,000 kg
Axle spread 2.7 m to less than 3.0 m** 22,000 kg 20,000 kg 19,000 kg
Axle spread 3.0 m to 3.1 m*** 22,000 kg 20,000 kg 19,000 kg
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A trailer tridem axle group with an axle spread of 3.0 m or more but less than 3.6 m is allowed 24000 kg
on routes with a designated maximum GVW of 63500 kg.

* Requires a minimum wheelbase of 7.7 m

** Requires a minimum wheelbase of 7.8 m
*** Requires a minimum wheelbase of 7.9 m

Note: Refer to Section 11 of M.R. 155/2018 for track width on semi trailers, pony trailers and full trailers
equipped with wide-base single tires.

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Vehicle Weight and Dimension Limits in Manitoba

LEGAL CONFIGURATIONS IN MANITOBA

In the event of any discrepancy between this Weights and Dimensions Guide and the
Highway Traffic Act (HTA) or the Vehicle Weights and Dimensions on Classes of Highways
Regulation (MR 155/2018), the HTA and MR 155/2018 will take precedence.

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Vehicle Weight and Dimension Limits in Manitoba

SINGLE STEER TRUCK TRACTOR/TRAILER COMBINATION

DIMENSION LIMIT
Overall Length Maximum 23.0 m
Overall Width Maximum 2.6 m
Overall Height Maximum 4.15 m
Tractor
Wheelbase Maximum 7.2 m*
Tandem Axle Spread Minimum 1.0 m/Maximum 1.85 m
Semi Trailer
Box Length Maximum 16.2 m
Wheelbase1 Minimum 6.25 m/Maximum 12.5 m*
Single, Tandem or Tridem Axle Group Minimum 6.25 m/Maximum 12.5 m*
Kingpin Setback Maximum 2.0 m radius
Rear Effective Overhang Maximum 35% of wheelbase
Tandem Axle Spread Minimum 1.0 m/Maximum 1.85 m
Tridem Axle Spread Minimum 2.4 m/Maximum 3.7 m
Track Width2 Minimum 2.5 m/Maximum 2.6 m
Interaxle Spacing
Steering Axle to Drive Axle Minimum 3.0 m
Tandem Axle to Tandem Axle Minimum 5.0 m
Tandem Axle to Tridem Axle Minimum 5.5 m

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SINGLE STEER TRUCK TRACTOR/TRAILER COMBINATION (continued)

MAXIMUM WEIGHT RTAC Class A1 Class B1

Tractor
Steering Axle 6000 kg 6000 kg 6000 kg
Single Axle (dual tires) 3 9100 kg 9100 kg 8200 kg
Tandem Axle:
Axle Spread 1.0 m - 1.85 m 17000 kg 16000 kg 14500 kg
Semi Trailer
Single Axle (dual tires) 9100 kg 9100 kg 8200 kg
Tandem Axle:
Axle Spread 1.0 m - 1.85 m 17000 kg 16000 kg 14500 kg
Tridem Axle:
Axle Spread 2.4 m to less than 3.0 m 21000 kg 21000 kg 20000 kg
Axle Spread 3.0 m to less than 3.6 m 23000 kg4 23000 kg 20000 kg
Axle Spread 3.6 m to 3.7 m 24000 kg 23000 kg 20000 kg
Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight Limits (Combination)
3 Axles 24200 kg 24200 kg 22400 kg
4 Axles 32100 kg 31100 kg 28700 kg
5 Axles 40000 kg 38000 kg 35000 kg
6 Axle with Tridem Semi Trailer:
Axle Spread 2.4 m to less than 3.0 m 44000 kg 43000 kg 40500 kg
Axle Spread 3.0 m to less than 3.6 m 46000 kg 45000 kg 40500 kg
Axle Spread 3.6 m to 3.7 m 47000 kg 45000 kg 40500 kg
1In the case of a truck tractor coupled to a semi trailer equipped with a single axle, the wheelbase of the semi

trailer is not controlled.

2Semi trailers manufactured prior to July 1, 1988 that have not had their axle units totally replaced may have a

track width of less than 2.5 m. Refer to Section 11 of M.R. 155/2018 for track width on semi trailers, pony
trailers and full trailers equipped with wide-base single tires.
3Semi trailers equipped with two single axle units with an interaxle spacing of 1.86 m to 3.70 m inclusive

cannot exceed the maximum allowable gross axle weight for a single axle unit.

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4A trailer tridem axle group with an axle spread of 3.0 m or more but less than 3.6 m is allowed 24000 kg on
routes with a designated maximum GVW of 63500 kg.
*For truck tractor wheelbase exceeding 6.2 m to not more than 7.2 m refer to maximum semi-trailer
wheelbase chart

Tractor Max Trailer Tractor Max Trailer

Wheelbase (m) Wheelbase (m) Wheelbase (m) Wheelbase (m)
Up to 6.2 12.50 over 6.7 to 6.8 12.13
over 6.2 to 6.3 12.47 over 6.8 to 6.9 12.07
over 6.3 to 6.4 12.40 over 6.9 to 7.0 12.00
over 6.4 to 6.5 12.33 over 7.0 to 7.1 11.93
over 6.5 to 6.6 12.27 over 7.1 to 7.2 11.87
over 6.6 to 6.7 12.20

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TRIDEM DRIVE TRUCK TRACTOR/TRAILER COMBINATION

DIMENSION LIMIT
Overall Length Maximum 23.5 m
Overall Width Maximum 2.6 m
Overall Height Maximum 4.15 m
Tractor
Wheelbase Minimum 6.6 m/Maximum 7.2 m
Tridem Drive Axle Spread4 Minimum 2.4 m/Maximum 2.8 m
Tridem Drive Axle Track Width Minimum 2.5 m/Maximum 2.6 m
Semi Trailer5
Box Length Maximum 16.2 m
Wheelbase Single, Tandem or Tridem1 Minimum 6.25 m/Maximum 12.27 m
Kingpin Setback Maximum 2.0 m radius
Rear Effective Overhang Maximum 35% of wheelbase
Tandem Axle Spread Minimum 1.0 m/Maximum 1.85 m
Tridem Axle Spread Minimum 2.4 m/Maximum 3.7 m
Track Width2 Minimum 2.5 m/Maximum 2.6 m
Interaxle Spacing
Steering Axle to Drive Axle Minimum 3.0 m
Tridem Axle to Tandem Axle Minimum 5.5 m
Tridem Axle to Tridem Axle Minimum 6.0 m

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Tridem Drive Truck Tractor/TRAILER COMBINATION (continued)

MAXIMUM WEIGHT RTAC Class A1 Class B1

Tractor
Steering Axle6 7300 kg 7300 kg 7300 kg
Tridem Drive Axle (tractor)
Drive Axle Spread 2.4 m to less than 2.7 m 21000 kg 21000 kg 20000 kg
Drive Axle Spread 2.7 m - 2.8 m 22000 kg 21000 kg 20000 kg
Semi Trailer
Single Axle (dual tires)3 9100 kg 9100 kg 8200 kg
Tandem Axle:
Axle Spread 1.0 m - 1.85 m 17000 kg 16000 kg 14500 kg
Tridem Axle
Axle Spread 2.4 m to less than 3.0 m 21000 kg 21000 kg 20000 kg
Axle Spread 3.0 m to less than 3.6 m 23000 kg 7 23000 kg 20000 kg
Axle Spread 3.6 m to 3.7 m 24000 kg 23000 kg 20000 kg
Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight Limits (Combination)
5 Axles 38400 kg 37400 kg 35500 kg
6 Axles 46300 kg 44300 kg 41800 kg
7 Axles 53300 kg 51300 kg 47300 kg
1In the case of a truck tractor coupled to a semi trailer equipped with a single axle, the wheelbase of the semi

trailer is Not controlled.

2Semi trailers manufactured prior to July 1, 1988 that have not had their axle units totally replaced may have a

track width of less than 2.5 m. Refer to Section 11 of M.R. 155/2018 for track width on semi trailers, pony
trailers and full trailers equipped with wide-base single tires.
3Semi trailers equipped with two single axle units with an interaxle spacing of 1.86 m to 3.70 m inclusive

cannot exceed the maximum allowable gross axle weight for a single axle unit.
4All three axles in tridem group must drive (no pusher, tag or lift axles allowed). Drive axle locking devices

must be unlocked while operating on a highway.

5Semi trailer may be equipped with a single, tandem or tridem axle.
6Minimum 27% of drive axle weight at all times - maximum 7300 kg.

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7A trailer tridem axle group with an axle spread of 3.0 m or more but less than 3.6 m is allowed 24000 kg on
routes with a designated maximum GVW of 63500 kg.
*For tridem drive truck tractor wheelbase exceeding 6.6 m to not more than 7.2 m refer to maximum semi-
trailer wheelbase chart below

Tractor Max Trailer Tractor Max Trailer

Wheelbase (m) Wheelbase (m) Wheelbase (m) Wheelbase (m)
6.6 12.27 over 6.9 to 7.0 12.00
over 6.6 to 6.7 12.20 over 7.0 to 7.1 11.93
over 6.7 to 6.8 12.13 over 7.1 to 7.2 11.87
over 6.8 to 6.9 12.07

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A-TRAIN

DIMENSION LIMIT
Overall Length Maximum 25.0 m
Overall Width Maximum 2.6 m
Overall Height Maximum 4.15 m
Box Length Maximum 20.0 m
Tractor
Wheelbase - single or tandem drive Maximum 7.2 m
Wheelbase – tridem drive Minimum 6.6 m/Maximum 7.2 m
Tandem Axle Spread Minimum 1.0 m/Maximum 1.85 m
Interaxle Spacing Minimum 3.0 m
Lead Semi Trailer1
Wheelbase Minimum 6.25 m
Kingpin Setback Maximum 2.0 m radius
Tandem Axle Spread Minimum 1.0 m/Maximum 1.85 m
Hitch Offset Maximum 1.8 m
Track Width2 Minimum 2.5 m/Maximum 2.6 m
Rear Effective Overhang Maximum 35% of trailer wheelbase
Second Semi Trailer or Full Trailer
Wheelbase Minimum 6.25 m
Tandem Axle Spread Minimum 1.0 m/Maximum 1.85 m
Track Width Minimum 2.5 m/Maximum 2.6 m
Rear Effective Overhang Maximum 35% of trailer wheelbase
Interaxle Spacings
Steering Axle to Drive Axle Minimum 3.0 m
Single Axle to Single or Tandem Axle3 Minimum 3.0 m
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Single Axle to Tridem Axle3 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 6.0 m
Dimension “A” - (from the centre of last axle on the lead Not controlled
Semi Trailer to the centre of the first axle on the converter
dolly or second trailer)

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A-train with Tandem Drive Axle (continued)

MAXIMUM WEIGHT RTAC Class A1 Class B1

Tractor
Steering Axle 6000 kg 6000 kg 6000 kg
Tandem Axle:
Axle Spread 1.0 m - 1.85 m 17000 kg 16000 kg 14500 kg
Semi Trailer
Single Axle (dual tires) 9100 kg 9100 kg 8200 kg
Tandem Axle:
Axle Spread 1.0 m - 1.85 m 17000 kg 16000 kg 14500 kg
Tridem Axle:
Axle Spread 2.4 m to less than 3.0 m 21000 kg 21000 kg 20000 kg
Axle Spread 3.0 m to less than 3.6 m 23000 kg 7 23000 kg 20000 kg
Axle Spread 3.6 m to 3.7 m 24000 kg 23000 kg 20000 kg
Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight Limits (Combination) 4

5 Axles 42400 kg 42400 kg 38800 kg

6 Axles 50300 kg 49300 kg 45100 kg
7 Axles 53500 kg 53500 kg 47630 kg
8 Axles 53500 kg 53500 kg 47630 kg
Weight Restriction 1: Sum of axle If Dimension “A” is less than 3 metres, the weight of the axle(s)
weights of lead semi trailer plus weight on the lead semi trailer plus the weight of the converter dolly
of converter dolly axle axle(s) is limited to a maximum of 17000 kg for a two axle group
or a maximum of 23000 kg for a three axle group.
Weight Restriction 2: Sum of axle The weight of the second trailer must not exceed the weight of
weights of full trailer or second semi the drive axle(s) plus the weight of the axle(s) on the first semi
trailer trailer.

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A-train with Tridem Drive Axle (continued)

MAXIMUM WEIGHT RTAC Class A1 Class B1

Tractor
Steering Axle5 7300 kg 7300 kg 7300 kg
Wheelbase Minimum 6.6 m/Maximum 7.2 m
Tridem Drive Axle Spread Minimum 2.4 m/Maximum 2.8 m
Tridem Drive Axle Track Width Minimum 2.5m/Maximum 2.6m
Tridem Drive Axle (tractor) 6

Drive Axle Spread 2.4 m to less than 2.7 m 21000 kg 21000 kg 20000 kg
Drive Axle Spread 2.7 m - 2.8 m 22000 kg 21000 kg 20000 kg
Semi Trailer
Single Axle (dual tires) 9100 kg 9100 kg 8200 kg
Tandem Axle
Axle Spread 1.0 m - 1.85 m 17000 kg 16000 kg 14500 kg
Tridem Axle
Axle Spread 2.4 m to less than 3.0 m 21000 kg 21000 kg 20000 kg
Axle Spread 3.0 m to less than 3.6 m 23000 kg7 23000 kg 20000 kg
Axle Spread 3.6 m to 3.7 m 24000 kg 23000 kg 20000 kg
Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight Limits (Combination)
7 Axles 53500 kg 53500 kg 47630 kg
8 Axles 53500 kg 53500 kg 47630 kg
1 Semi trailers equipped with two single axle units with an interaxle spacing of 1.86 m to 3.70 m inclusive

cannot exceed the maximum allowable gross axle weight for a single axle unit.
2Semi trailers manufactured prior to July 1, 1988 that have not had their axle units totally replaced may have a

track width of less than 2.5 m. Refer to Section 11 of M.R. 155/2018 for track width on semi trailers, pony
trailers and full trailers equipped with wide-base single tires.
3This minimum applies to the interaxle spacing between the axle unit on a semi trailer and the adjacent axle

unit on a trailer converter dolly. Spacing less than 3.0 m is allowed provided: the sum of the weights of a single
axle semi trailer and the converter dolly does not exceed the maximum allowable gross axle weight of a
tandem axle unit; the sum of the weights of a tandem axle semi trailer and the converter dolly does not
exceed the maximum allowable gross axle weight of a tridem axle unit with an axle spread of 3.0 m to less
than 3.6 m. The use of a trailer converter dolly equipped with a tandem or tridem axle is not permitted.
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4A-Trains with trailer equipment manufactured prior to July 1, 1988 are allowed a maximum allowable gross
vehicle weight of 56,500 kg.
5Minimum 27% of drive axle weight at all times - maximum 7300 kg.
6All three axles in tridem group must drive (no pusher, tag or lift axles allowed). Drive axle locking devices

must be unlocked while operating on a highway.

7A trailer tridem axle group with an axle spread of 3.0 m or more but less than 3.6 m is allowed 24000 kg on

routes with a designated maximum GVW of 63500 kg.

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B-train

DIMENSION LIMIT
Overall Length1 Maximum 27.5 m
Overall Width Maximum 2.6 m
Overall Height Maximum 4.15 m
Box Length Maximum 20.0 m
Tractor
Wheelbase – single or tandem drive Maximum 6.2 m
Wheelbase – tridem drive Minimum 6.6 m/Maximum 7.2 m
Tandem Axle Spread Minimum 1.0 m/Maximum 1.85 m
Lead Semi Trailer
Wheelbase Minimum 6.25 m
Kingpin Setback Maximum 2.0 m radius
Tandem Axle Spread Minimum 1.0 m/Maximum 1.85 m
Tridem Axle Spread Minimum 2.4 m/Maximum 3.1 m
Track Width2 Minimum 2.5 m/Maximum 2.6 m
Fifth Wheel Position No more than 0.3 m behind the centre of the rearmost
axle on the Semi Trailer
Second Semi Trailer
Wheelbase Minimum 6.25 m
Kingpin Setback Maximum 2.0 m radius
Tandem Axle Spread Minimum 1.0 m/Maximum 1.85 m
Tridem Axle Spread Minimum 2.4 m/Maximum 3.1 m
Track Width Minimum 2.5 m/Maximum 2.6 m
Sum of Semi Trailer Wheelbases Maximum 17.0 m*

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Interaxle Spacings
Steering Axle to Drive 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 6.0 m
*For truck tractor wheelbase exceeding 6.2 m to not more than 6.8 m refer to maximum semi-trailer
wheelbase chart

Tractor Max Trailer

Wheelbase (m) Wheelbase (m)
Up to 6.2 17.00

over 6.2 to 6.3 16.53

over 6.3 to 6.4 16.44

over 6.41 to 6.5 16.36

over 6.5 to 6.6 16.27

over 6.6 to 6.7 16.19

over 6.7 to 6.8 16.10

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B-train with Tandem Drive Axle (continued)

MAXIMUM WEIGHT RTAC A1 B1

Tractor
Steering Axle 6000 kg 6000 kg 6000 kg
Single Axle (dual tires) 9100 kg 9100 kg 8200 kg
Tandem Axle:
Axle Spread 1.0 m - 1.85 m 17000 kg 16000 kg 14500 kg
Semi Trailer
Single Axle (dual tires)3 9100 kg 9100 kg 8200 kg
Tandem Axle
Axle Spread 1.0 m - 1.85 m 17000 kg 16000 kg 14500 kg
Tridem Axle
Axle Spread 2.4 m to less than 3.0 m 21000 kg 21000 kg 20000 kg
Axle Spread 3.0 m to less than 3.6 m 23000 kg4 23000 kg 20000 kg
Axle Spread 3.6 m to 3.7 m 24000 kg 23000 kg 20000 kg
Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight Limits (Combination)
5 Axles 41200 kg 40200 kg 36900 kg
6 Axles 49100 kg 47100 kg 43200 kg
7 Axles 57000 kg 54000 kg 47630 kg
8 Axles 62500 kg4 56500 kg 47630 kg
More than 8 Axles 62500 kg4 56500 kg 47630 kg

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B-train with Tridem Drive Axle (continued)

MAXIMUM WEIGHT RTAC Class A1 Class B1

Tractor
Steering Axle5 7300 kg 7300 kg 7300 kg
Tridem Drive Axle (tractor) 6

Drive Axle Spread 2.4 m to less than 2.7 m 21000 kg 21000 kg 20000 kg
Drive Axle Spread 2.7 m - 2.8 m 22000 kg 21000 kg 20000 kg
Semi Trailer
Single Axle (dual tires) 9100 kg 9100 kg 8200 kg
Tandem Axle
Axle Spread 1.0 m - 1.85 m 17000 kg 16000 kg 14500 kg
Tridem Axle
Axle Spread 2.4 m to less than 3.0 m 21000 kg 21000 kg 20000 kg
Axle Spread 3.0 m to less than 3.6 m 23000 kg 4 23000 kg 20000 kg
Axle Spread 3.6 m to 3.7 m 24000 kg 23000 kg 20000 kg
Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight Limits (Combination)
7 Axles 55400 kg 53400 kg 47630 kg
8 Axles 62500 kg 4 56500 kg 47630 kg
More than 8 Axles 62500 kg 4 56500 kg 47630 kg
1Overall length on a B-train includes any auxiliary device designed to reduce the impact of wildlife collisions.
2Semi trailers manufactured prior to July 1, 1988 that have not had their axle units totally replaced may have a

track width of less than 2.5 m. Refer to Section 11 of M.R. 155/2018 for track width on semi trailers, pony
trailers and full trailers equipped with wide-base single tires.
3Semi trailers equipped with two single axle units with an interaxle spacing of 1.86 m to 3.70 m inclusive

cannot exceed the maximum allowable gross axle weight for a single axle unit.
4A trailer tridem axle group with an axle spread of 3.0 m or more but less than 3.6 m is allowed 24000 kg on

routes with a designated maximum GVW of 63500 kg.

5Minimum 27% of drive axle weight at all times - maximum 7300 kg.
6All three axles in tridem group must drive (no pusher, tag or lift axles allowed). Drive axle locking devices

must be unlocked while operating on a highway.

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C-TRAIN

DIMENSION LIMIT
Overall Length Maximum 25.0m
Overall Width Maximum 2.6 m
Overall Height Maximum 4.15 m
Box Length Maximum 20.0 m
Tractor
Wheelbase – single or tandem drive Maximum 7.2 m
Wheelbase – tridem drive Minimum 6.6 m/Maximum 7.2 m
Tandem Axle Spread Minimum 1.0 m/Maximum 1.85 m
Lead Semi Trailer
Wheelbase Minimum 6.25 m
Kingpin Setback Maximum 2.0 m radius
Tandem Axle Spread Minimum 1.0 m/Maximum 1.85 m
Hitch Offset Maximum 1.8 m
Track Width1 Minimum 2.5 m/Maximum 2.6 m
Rear Effective Overhang Maximum 35% of trailer wheelbase
Second Semi Trailer or Full Trailer
Wheelbase Minimum 6.25 m
Tandem Axle Spread Minimum 1.0 m/Maximum 1.85 m
Track Width1 Minimum 2.5 m/Maximum 2.6 m
Drawbar Length Maximum 2.4 m

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Interaxle Spacings
Steering Axle to Drive Axle Minimum 3.0 m
Single Axle to Single or Tandem Axle2 Minimum 3.0 m
Single Axle to Tridem Axle2 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 6.0 m
Dimension "A" (from the centre of last axle on the lead Not controlled
Semi Trailer to centre of the first axle on the converter dolly
or second trailer)

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C-train with Tandem Drive Axle (continued)

MAXIMUM WEIGHT RTAC Class A1 Class B1

Tractor
Steering Axle 6000 kg 6000 kg 6000 kg
Single Axle 9100 kg 9100 kg 8200 kg
Tandem Axle
Axle Spread 1.0 m - 1.85 m 17000 kg 16000 kg 14500 kg
Semi Trailer
Single Axle3 9100 kg 9100 kg 8200 kg
Tandem Axle
Axle Spread 1.0 m - 1.85 m 17000 kg 16000 kg 14500 kg
Tridem Axle
Axle Spread 2.4 m – less than 3.0 21000 kg 21000 kg 20000 kg
m Spread 3.0 m – less than 3.6
Axle 23000 kg 23000 kg 20000 kg
m Spread 3.6 m – 3.7 m
Axle 24000 kg 23000 kg 20000 kg
Sum of Lead Trailer & C-Dolly 23000 kg 23000 kg 22700 kg
Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight Limits (Combination)4
5 Axles 42400 kg 42400 kg 38800 kg
6 Axles 50300 kg 49300 kg 45100 kg
7 Axles 53500 kg 53500 kg 47630 kg
8 Axles 53500 kg 53500 kg 47630 kg
Weight Restriction 1: Sum of axle If Dimension “A” is less than 3 metres, the weight of the axle(s) on the
weights of lead semi trailer plus lead semi trailer plus the weight of the converter dolly axle(s) is limited
weight of converter dolly axle to a maximum of 17000 kg for a two axle group or a maximum of
23000 kg for a three axle group.
Weight Restriction 2: Sum of axle The weight of the second trailer must not exceed the weight of the
weights of full trailer or second drive axle(s) plus the weight of the axle(s) on the first semi trailer.
semi trailer

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C-train with Tridem Drive Axle (continued)

MAXIMUM WEIGHT RTAC Class A1 Class B1

Tractor:
Steering Axle5 7300 kg 7300 kg 7300 kg
Tridem Drive Axle (tractor)6
Drive Axle Spread 2.4 m to less than 2.7 21000 kg 21000 kg 20000 kg
m
Drive Axle Spread 2.7 m - 2.8 m 22000 kg 21000 kg 20000 kg
Semi Trailer
Single Axle (dual tires) 9100 kg 9100 kg 8200 kg
Tandem Axle:
Axle Spread 1.0 m - 1.85 m 17000 kg 16000 kg 14500 kg
Tridem Axle:
Axle Spread 2.4 m to less than 3.0 m 21000 kg 21000 kg 20000 kg
Axle Spread 3.0 m to less than 3.6 m 23000 kg 23000 kg 20000 kg
Axle Spread 3.6 m to 3.7 m 24000 kg 23000 kg 20000 kg
Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight Limits (Combination)
7 Axles 53500 kg 53500 kg 47630 kg
8 Axles 53500 kg 53500 kg 47630 kg
1Semi trailers manufactured prior to July 1, 1988 that have not had their axle units totally replaced may have a

track width of less than 2.5 m. Refer to Section 11 of M.R. 155/2018 for track width on semi trailers, pony
trailers and full trailers equipped with wide-base single tires.
2This minimum applies to the interaxle spacing between the axle unit on a semi trailer and the adjacent axle

unit on a trailer converter dolly. Spacing less than 3.0 m can be allowed, provided: the sum of the weights on a
single axle semi trailer and converter dolly does not exceed the maximum allowable gross axle weight of a
tandem axle unit; the sum of the weights of a tandem axle semi trailer and converter dolly does not exceed
the maximum allowable gross axle weight of a tridem axle unit with an axle spread of 3.0 m to less than 3.6 m.
3 Semi trailers equipped with two single axle units with an interaxle spacing of 1.86 m to 3.70 m inclusive

cannot exceed the maximum allowable gross axle weight for a single axle unit. The use of a trailer converter
dolly equipped with a tandem or tridem axle is not permitted.
4C-Trains with trailer equipment manufactured prior to July 1, 1988 are allowed a maximum allowable gross

vehicle weight of 56,500 kg. The gross vehicle weight shall not exceed 60,500 kg on an RTAC Route where a C-
train with a C-dolly: satisfies testing requirements determined by the National Research Council (Canada);
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displays, in a conspicuous place on both sides of the C-dolly, a label from the manufacturer certifying
satisfaction of those requirements.
5Minimum 27% of drive axle weight at all times - maximum 7300 kg.
6All three axles in tridem group must drive (no pusher, tag or lift axles allowed). Drive axle locking devices

must be unlocked while operating on a highway.

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STRAIGHT TRUCK

DIMENSION LIMIT
Overall Length Maximum 12.5 m
Overall Width Maximum 2.6 m
Overall Height Maximum 4.15 m
Box Length Not Controlled
Wheelbase Not controlled
Tandem Axle Spread Minimum 1.0 m/Maximum 1.85 m
Rear Effective Overhang Maximum 4.0 m
Interaxle Spacings
Steering Axle to Drive Axle Minimum 3.0 m

MAXIMUM WEIGHT RTAC Class A1 Class B1

Steering Axle 7300 kg 7300 kg 7300 kg
Single Axle (dual tires) 9100 kg 9100 kg 8200 kg
Tandem Axle:
Axle Spread 1.0 m - 1.85 m 17000 kg 16000 kg 14500 kg
Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight Limits (Combination)
2 Axles 16400 kg 16400 kg 15500 kg
3 Axles 24300 kg 23300 kg 21800 kg

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TRIDEM DRIVE STRAIGHT TRUCK

DIMENSION LIMIT
Overall Length Maximum 12.5 m
Overall Width Maximum 2.6 m
Overall Height Maximum 4.15 m
Box Length Not controlled
Wheelbase Minimum 6.6 m
Tridem Drive Axle Spread1 Minimum 2.4 m/Maximum 2.8 m
Tridem Drive Axle Track Width Minimum 2.5 m/Maximum 2.6 m
Rear Effective Overhang Maximum 4.0 m
Interaxle Spacings
Steering Axle to Drive Axle Minimum 3.0 m

MAXIMUM WEIGHT RTAC Class A1 Class B1

Steering Axle2 7300 kg 7300 kg 7300 kg
Tridem Drive Axle
Axle Spread 2.4 m to less than 2.7 m 21000 kg 21000 kg 20000 kg
Axle Spread 2.7 m to 2.8 m 22000 kg 21000 kg 20000 kg
Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight Limits (Combination)
4 Axles 29300 kg 28300 kg 27300 kg
1All three axles in tridem group must drive (no pusher, tag or lift axles allowed). Drive axle locking devices

must be unlocked while operating on a highway.

2Minimum 27% of drive axle weight at all times - maximum 7300 kg.

Note: Tridem drive straight trucks cannot tow trailers.

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TANDEM STEER/TRIDEM DRIVE STRAIGHT TRUCK

DIMENSION LIMIT
Overall Length Maximum 14 m
Overall Width Maximum 2.6 m
Overall Height Maximum 4.15 m
Box Length Not controlled
Wheelbase
Axle Spread 2.4 m to less than 2.7 m Minimum 7.7 m
Axle Spread 2.7 m to less than 3.0 m Minimum 7.8 m
Axle Spread 3.0 m to 3.1 m Minimum 7.9 m
Tandem Steering Axle Spread Minimum 1.0 m/Maximum 2.2 m
Tridem Drive Axle Track Width Minimum 2.5 m/Maximum 2.6 m
Rear Effective Overhang Maximum 4.0 m
Interaxle Spacings
Tandem Steering Axle to Tridem Drive Axle Minimum 5.5 m

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Tandem Steer/Tridem Drive Straight Truck (continued)

MAXIMUM WEIGHT RTAC Class A1 Class B1

Steering Axle 2
13600 kg 13600 kg 11000 kg
Axle Spread 1.0 m – 2.2 m
Tridem Drive Axle1
Axle Spread 2.4 m to less than 2.7 m 21000 kg 21000 kg 20000 kg
Axle Spread 2.7 m to less than 3.0 m 22000 kg 21000 kg 20000 kg
Axle Spread 3.0 m to 3.1 m 22000 kg 21000 kg 20000 kg
Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight Limits (Combination)
5 Axles 35600 kg 34600 kg 31000 kg
1All three axles in tridem group must drive (no pusher, tag or lift axles allowed). Drive axle locking devices

must be unlocked while operating on a highway.

2Must be a minimum of 40% of the drive axle weight at all times; cannot exceed the maximum allowed weight.

Note: Tridem drive straight trucks cannot tow trailers.

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TANDEM STEER/TANDEM DRIVE STRAIGHT TRUCK

DIMENSION LIMIT
Overall Length Maximum 12.5 m
Overall Width Maximum 2.6 m
Overall Height Maximum 4.15 m
Box Length Not controlled
Wheelbase Not controlled
Tandem Steering Axle Spread Minimum 1.0 m/Maximum 2.2 m
Tandem Drive Axle Spread1 Minimum 1.0 m/Maximum 1.85 m
Tandem Drive Axle Track Width Not controlled
Rear Effective Overhang Maximum 4.0 m
Interaxle Spacings
Tandem Axle to Tandem Axle Minimum 5.0 m

MAXIMUM WEIGHT RTAC Class A1 Class B1

Steering Axle

Axle Spread 1.0 m – 2.2 m 13600 kg 13600 kg 11000 kg

Tandem Drive Axle:
Axle Spread 1.0 m - 1.85 m 17000 kg 16000 kg 14500 kg
Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight Limits (Combination)
4 Axles 30600 kg 29600 kg 25500 kg
1Both axles in tandem group must drive (no pusher, tag or lift axles allowed).

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STRAIGHT TRUCK AND PONY TRAILER

DIMENSION LIMIT
Overall Length Maximum 23.0 m
Overall Width Maximum 2.6 m
Overall Height Maximum 4.15 m
Box Length Maximum 20.0 m
Truck
Length Maximum 12.5 m
Wheelbase Not controlled
Tandem Axle Spread Minimum 1.0 m/Maximum 1.85 m
Rear Effective Overhang Maximum 4.0 m
Hitch Offset Maximum 1.8 m
Pony Trailer1
Length Maximum 12.5 m
Wheelbase Minimum 6.25 m
Tandem Axle Spread Minimum 1.0 m/Maximum 1.85 m
Tridem Axle Spread Minimum 2.4 m/Maximum 2.5 m
Track Width2 Minimum 2.5 m/Maximum 2.6 m
Rear Effective Overhang Maximum 4.0 m
Interaxle Spacings
Steering Axle to Drive Axle Minimum 3.0 m
Single Axle to Single, Tandem or Tridem Axle3 Minimum 3.0 m
Tandem Axle to Tandem Axle Minimum 5.0 m
Tandem Axle to Tridem Axle Minimum 5.5 m

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Straight Truck and Pony Trailer (continued)

MAXIMUM WEIGHT RTAC Class A1 Class B1

Steering Axle 7300 kg 7300 kg 7300 kg
Tandem Steering Axle 13600 kg 13600 kg 11000 kg
Single Axle (dual tires) 9100 kg 9100 kg 8200 kg
Tandem Axle
Axle Spread 1.0 m - 1.85 m 17000 kg 16000 kg 14500 kg
Tridem Axle (trailer):
Axle Spread 2.4 m - 2.5 m4 21000 kg 21000 kg 20000 kg
Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight Limits (Combination)
3 Axles 25500 kg 25500 kg 23700 kg
4 Axles 33400 kg 32400 kg 30000 kg
5 Axles 41300 kg 39300 kg 36300 kg
6 Axles 45300 kg 44300 kg 41800 kg
1Limits not applicable to pony trailers with Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of less than 10000 kg.
2Refer to Section 11 of M.R. 155/2018 for track width on semi trailers, pony trailers and full trailers equipped

with wide-base single tires.

3This minimum applies to the interaxle spacing between adjacent axle units of a truck in combination with a

pony trailer.
4The maximum spread permitted for a tridem axle group on a pony trailer is 2.5 m.

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STRAIGHT TRUCK AND FULL TRAILER

DIMENSION LIMIT
Overall Length Maximum 23.0 m
Overall Width Maximum 2.6 m
Overall Height Maximum 4.15 m
Box Length Maximum 20.0 m
Truck
Length Maximum 12.5 m
Wheelbase Not controlled
Tandem Axle Spread Minimum 1.0 m/Maximum 1.85 m
Rear Effective Overhang Maximum 4.0 m
Hitch Offset Maximum 1.8 m
Full Trailer
Length Maximum 12.5 m
Wheelbase Minimum 6.25 m
Tandem Axle Spread Minimum 1.0 m/Maximum 1.85 m
Tridem Axle Spread Minimum 2.4 m/Maximum 3.7 m
Track Width1 Minimum 2.5 m/Maximum 2.6 m
Converter Dolly The use of a double drawbar or C Dolly is not permitted on
this combination. The use of a trailer converter dolly equipped
with a tridem axle unit is not permitted.

Interaxle Spacing
Steering Axle to Drive Axle Minimum 3.0 m
Tandem Axle to Tandem Axle Minimum 5.0 m
Tandem Axle to Tridem Axle Minimum 5.5 m

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Straight Truck and Full Trailer (continued)

MAXIMUM WEIGHT RTAC Class A1 Class B1

Single Steering Axle 7300 kg 7300 kg 7300 kg
Tandem Steering Axle 13600 kg 13600 kg 11000 kg
Single Axle (dual tires) 9100 kg 9100 kg 8200 kg
Tandem Axle (dual tires)

Axle Spread 1.0 m - 1.85 m 17000 kg 16000 kg 14500 kg

Sum of Axle Weights of Full Trailer
2 axle full trailer 17000 kg 17000 kg 16400 kg
3 axle full trailer 24000 kg 24000 kg 22700 kg
4 or more axle full trailer 31000 kg 31000 kg 29000 kg
Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight Limits (Combination)

4 Axles (2 axle full trailer) 33400 kg 33400 kg 31900 kg

5 Axles (3 axle full trailer) 40400 kg 40400 kg 38200 kg
5 Axles (2 axle full trailer) 41300 kg 40300 kg 38200 kg
6 Axles (4 axle full trailer) 47400 kg 47400 kg 44500 kg
6 Axles (tandem steer, 2 axle full trailer) 47600 kg 46600 kg 41900 kg
6 Axles (3 axle full trailer) 48300 kg 47300 kg 44500 kg
7 Axles (tandem steer, 3 axle full trailer) 54600 kg 53600 kg 47630 kg
7 Axles (4 axle full trailer) 55300 kg 54300 kg 47630 kg
8 Axles (5 axle full trailer) 55300 kg 54300 kg 47630 kg
8 Axles (tandem steer, 4 axle full trailer) 61600 kg 56500 kg 47630 kg
9 Axles (tandem steer, 4 or more axle full 61600 kg 56500 kg 47630 kg
1Semi trailers manufactured prior to July 1, 1988 that have not had their axle units totally replaced may have a
trailer)
track width of less than 2.5 m. Refer to Section 11 of M.R. 155/2018 for track width on semi trailers, pony
trailers and full trailers equipped with wide-base single tires.

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INTERCITY BUS AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

DIMENSION LIMIT
Overall Length Maximum 14.0 m
Overall Width Maximum 2.6 m
Overall Height Maximum 4.15 m
Wheelbase Not controlled
Tandem Axle Spread Minimum 1.0 m/Maximum 1.85 m
Rear Effective Overhang Maximum 4.0 m
Axle Requirements
Overall length 12.5 m or less Not controlled
Overall length greater than 12.5 m Minimum 3 axles

MAXIMUM WEIGHT LIMIT

Axle Weights
Steering Axle Maximum 7300 kg
Single Axle (dual tires) 1 Maximum 9100 kg
Single Axle (single tires) 1 Maximum 6000 kg
Tandem Axle 1 Maximum 17000 kg
Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight Limits (Combination)
Two axles Maximum 16400 kg
Three axles (8 tires) Maximum 22400 kg
Three axles (10 tires) Maximum 24300 kg
1When there is more than one axle at the rear of the bus, the load carried by the group must be distributed

between axles in a ratio corresponding to the number of tires on each

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Vehicle Weight
and
Dimension Limits
in Manitoba

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