{"id":4306,"date":"2021-11-24T18:03:58","date_gmt":"2021-11-24T15:03:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cosmatosgroup.com\/blog\/?p=4306"},"modified":"2021-12-17T14:30:10","modified_gmt":"2021-12-17T11:30:10","slug":"international-road-transport-guidelines-for-cargo-capacity-on-different-type-of-trailers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cosmatosgroup.com\/blog\/international-road-transport-guidelines-for-cargo-capacity-on-different-type-of-trailers\/","title":{"rendered":"International Road Transport: guidelines for cargo capacity on different type of trailers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"cosmatos-content-3\">\r\n\r\n<p>Commercial truck classification is usually based on the maximum loaded weight of the truck using the transport unit gross weight rating and sometimes also the trailer gross weight rating.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Payload capacity is the most important feature to check prior to loading as it refers to the total cargo weight that we can safely carry, adding the transport unit\u2019s weight.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The following list of various types of trucks typically used in International Road Transport is intended to classify trucks according to their main characteristics (capacity \/ payload).<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><b>Semi-trailer truck<\/b><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-4306 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.cosmatosgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cosmatosgroup_semi-trailer-e1637928804947.jpeg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-1\"><img width=\"1920\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cosmatosgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cosmatosgroup_semi-trailer-e1637928804947.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\r\n\r\n<p>Trucks with tarpaulin or euro-tent are the most common body type, suitable for the transportation of most cargoes. The transportation unit\u2019s design \u2013 top and side frames can be removed if required, so that loading \/ unloading from side and from top can be possible \u2013 allows for special lifting equipment and \/ or cranes. By removing the tent and frame, we can also use the wagon as an open platform for loading pallets.<\/p> \r\n\r\n<p><b>Refrigerators<\/b><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-4306 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.cosmatosgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cosmatosgroup_refrigerated_truck-e1638108396677.jpeg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-2\"><img width=\"1920\" height=\"940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cosmatosgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cosmatosgroup_refrigerated_truck-e1638108396677.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\r\n\r\n<p>Refrigerated trucks are designed mainly for the transport of food and have their own cooling system, completely independent from the environment. They can maintain a certain temperature for long time allowing for frozen products to be transported over long distances without quality loss.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><b>Jumbo type semi-trailer trucks<\/b><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-4306 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.cosmatosgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cosmatosgroup_jumbo-trailer.jpeg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-3\"><img width=\"1920\" height=\"489\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cosmatosgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cosmatosgroup_jumbo-trailer.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cosmatosgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cosmatosgroup_jumbo-trailer.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.cosmatosgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cosmatosgroup_jumbo-trailer-768x196.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.cosmatosgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cosmatosgroup_jumbo-trailer-1536x391.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cosmatosgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cosmatosgroup_jumbo-trailer-340x87.jpeg 340w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\r\n\r\n<p>JUMBO type trailers have enlarged capacity due to their loading height of 3 meters. This is achieved by a special L-shaped floor and the reduced size of tires of the vehicle. This type of truck is very popular in automotive industry loadings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><b>Low loaders<\/b><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id='gallery-4' class='gallery galleryid-4306 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.cosmatosgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cosmatosgroup_low-loader-e1637928782791.jpeg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-4\"><img width=\"1920\" height=\"782\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cosmatosgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cosmatosgroup_low-loader-e1637928782791.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\r\n\r\n<p>A low loader is a heavy-duty trailer that has the lowest running height available. The loading floor is very close to the ground. This makes it possible to transport high loads.  The specifications and dimensions of low loader trailers vary. Low loaders are designed for the transport of OOG cargo.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><b>Open Platform<\/b><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id='gallery-5' class='gallery galleryid-4306 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.cosmatosgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cosmatosgroup_open-platform.jpeg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-5\"><img width=\"1920\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cosmatosgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cosmatosgroup_open-platform.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cosmatosgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cosmatosgroup_open-platform.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.cosmatosgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cosmatosgroup_open-platform-768x192.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.cosmatosgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cosmatosgroup_open-platform-1536x384.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cosmatosgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cosmatosgroup_open-platform-340x85.jpeg 340w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\r\n\r\n<p>Open platforms are used for transportation of cargo that is not affected from external weather conditions as well as for oversized equipment that would not normally fit into standard semitrailer trucks. Also, they are preferred when the transported cargo requires loading \/ unloading from the top or side.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<table width=\"100%\" border=1\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr style=\"font-weight:bold; text-align:center; background-color:#c0c0c0;\">\r\n<td>TYPE OF TRUCK<\/td>\r\n<td>DIMENSIONS \/ PAYLOAD<\/td>\r\n<td>COMMENTS<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"padding-left:10px;\">Tent semi-trailer truck<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width:27%;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Length: 13.6 m<\/li>\r\n<li>Width: 2.45 m<\/li>\r\n<li>Height: 2.5 &#8211; 2.78 m<\/li>\r\n<li>Payload: 20 &#8211; 25 tons<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"padding-left:10px;\">The capacity ranges from 82 to 92 m3 depending on semi-trailer height<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"padding-left:10px;\">Tent truck &#8220;road train&#8221; type (vehicle and body on a common frame + trailer)<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width:27%;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Length: 6.00 &#8211; 8.00 m<\/li>\r\n<li>Width: 2.45 m<\/li>\r\n<li>Height: 2.50 &#8211; 2.78 m<\/li>\r\n<li>Payload: 20 &#8211; 25 tons\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"padding-left:10px;\">The capacity ranges from 110 to 120 m3 depending on body and trailer height and weight<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"padding-left:10px;\">Refrigerated truck (semi-trailer refrigerator with temperature range +25\u0421\u00b0 to -25\u0421\u00b0)<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width:27%;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Length: 13.60 m<\/li>\r\n<li>Width: 2.45 m<\/li>\r\n<li>Height: 2.50 m<\/li>\r\n<li>Payload: 3 &#8211; 25 tons\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"padding-left:10px;\">The capacity ranges from 82 to 92 m3 depending on semi-trailer height<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"padding-left:10px;\">Tent semi-trailer truck &#8220;JUMB\u041e&#8221; type<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width:27%;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Length: 13.60 m<\/li>\r\n<li>Width: 2.45 m<\/li>\r\n<li>Height: 3.00 m<\/li>\r\n<li>Payload: Up to 20 tons\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"padding-left:10px;\">The capacity ranges from 100 to 105 m3 depending on semi-trailer height<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"padding-left:10px;\">Open Platform<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width:27%;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Length: 13.60 m<\/li>\r\n<li>Width: 2.45 m<\/li>\r\n<li>Height: &#8212;<\/li>\r\n<li>Payload: 20 &#8211; 25 tons\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"padding-left:10px;\">&nbsp;<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"width:100%\">&nbsp;<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"cosmatos-content-2\" style=\"float:right !important\"><style type=\"text\/css\">#AnythingPopup_BoxContainer5\t{width:500px;height:300px;max-width:80%;background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #4D4D4D;padding:0;position:fixed;z-index:99999;cursor:default;-moz-border-radius: 10px;-webkit-border-radius: 10px;-khtml-border-radius: 10px;border-radius: 10px;   display:none;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerHeader5 {height:30px;background:#4D4D4D;border-top-right-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius-topright:10px;-webkit-border-top-right-radius:10px;-khtml-border-top-right-radius: 10px;border-top-left-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius-topleft:10px;-webkit-border-top-left-radius:10px;-khtml-border-top-left-radius: 10px;} #AnythingPopup_BoxContainerHeader5 a {color:#FFFFFF;font-family:Verdana,Arial;font-size:10pt;font-weight:bold;} #AnythingPopup_BoxTitle5 {float:left; 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