Hi,
All Forestry SA RFW fire trucks and tankers were oversize and over weight. We just had to get permits every year.
All had a top speed of 100-110 so speed was not an issue.(except around town)
The new firekings are over weight a little so we will have to do the same thing with them.
Weight is only an issue if you are a lot over not just a few cwt. all vehicles have a bit of tolerance in them. Most are made for overseas markets and are allowed to carry bigger loads there. The weight limits here are intended to protect the roads from damage.
Our heavy tankers were top heavy and very unstable when turning and had to be very slow on tight turns or on slopes.
The weight issue is a legal thing, max axle weights are set down and must be followed at all times unless a permit is issued. There would be no problem for CFS getting a permit BUT it does mean that because the vehicles are being used subject to a permit. Each MUST have an yearly inspection. A pain in the bum and exspensive.
It just means you have to drive a bit more carefull as the unit is at it's maximum brake and steer weight and will tend to wander.
Cheers
Chris
All Forestry SA RFW fire trucks and tankers were oversize and over weight. We just had to get permits every year.
All had a top speed of 100-110 so speed was not an issue.(except around town)
The new firekings are over weight a little so we will have to do the same thing with them.
Weight is only an issue if you are a lot over not just a few cwt. all vehicles have a bit of tolerance in them. Most are made for overseas markets and are allowed to carry bigger loads there. The weight limits here are intended to protect the roads from damage.
Our heavy tankers were top heavy and very unstable when turning and had to be very slow on tight turns or on slopes.
The weight issue is a legal thing, max axle weights are set down and must be followed at all times unless a permit is issued. There would be no problem for CFS getting a permit BUT it does mean that because the vehicles are being used subject to a permit. Each MUST have an yearly inspection. A pain in the bum and exspensive.
It just means you have to drive a bit more carefull as the unit is at it's maximum brake and steer weight and will tend to wander.
Cheers
Chris