woodland mills trailers

[richard scourfield]

Just wondering how every one else gets on with the road legal side of the trailers ? 

 

We just looking to order a new xl 130 trailer 

[agrimog]

as its not really a trailer, its a piece of agricultural/forestry towed equipment how do you interpret the legality ?

 

[mr kipling]

I have the xl 130 mill and trailer and it tows great on the road, got lights indicators and number plate only do about 40 on local roads would not like to test it on dual carriageway or motorway though

[Justme]

3 hours ago, agrimog said:

as its not really a trailer, its a piece of agricultural/forestry towed equipment how do you interpret the legality ?

 

Easily, its a trailer & needs an IVA or similar.

[Justme]

3 hours ago, agrimog said:

as its not really a trailer, its a piece of agricultural/forestry towed equipment how do you interpret the legality ?

 

If it was covered by an Agri exemption it would be speed limited to sub 25mph (if I remember right).

[agrimog]

justme, you state, easy, its a trailer..........but in essance its not, the sawmill frame is built integrally into the structure, not added on to it, therefore it isnt a trailer.....and as such becomes a piece of towed equipment.....you cant place a load on it and carry it, it is specifically designed for one task, and as it weighs under 750kgs it requires no brakes, it has suspension, and lights that comply with legal requirements......and there are "caravans" out there that are longer.......what is the problem..........oh yes as a piece of equipment, it doesnt require an iva, unlike a homebuilt trailer.............and you say as an agri exemption it would be limited to 25mph.........only if the towing vehicle is, and as long as the tyres are rated for the speed, the mill is only limited to national limits (remember there are agricultural machines that are allowed to exceed 25mph)

 

 

[openspaceman]

9 hours ago, agrimog said:

.and you say as an agri exemption it would be limited to 25mph.........only if the towing vehicle is,

Does the mill have suspension?

[Justme]

21 hours ago, agrimog said:

justme, you state, easy, its a trailer..........but in essance its not, the sawmill frame is built integrally into the structure, not added on to it, therefore it isnt a trailer.....and as such becomes a piece of towed equipment.....you cant place a load on it and carry it, it is specifically designed for one task, and as it weighs under 750kgs it requires no brakes, it has suspension, and lights that comply with legal requirements......and there are "caravans" out there that are longer.......what is the problem..........oh yes as a piece of equipment, it doesnt require an iva, unlike a homebuilt trailer.............and you say as an agri exemption it would be limited to 25mph.........only if the towing vehicle is, and as long as the tyres are rated for the speed, the mill is only limited to national limits (remember there are agricultural machines that are allowed to exceed 25mph)

 

 

Its is still a trailer.

 

It needs an IVA.

 

It does not come under plant.

[Justme]

I was looking for a mobile processor & wanted the woodmill version or other similar cheap ones.

 

After actually checking with DVSA re the IVA I can confirm that one is needed as the plant exemption does not cover this type of trailer..

 

 

[Justme]

1.9 When does IVA not apply?

• Agricultural or forestry tractors, their trailers and interchangeable towed machinery, together with their systems, components and separate technical units and trailers designed and constructed specifically to be towed by them.

• Quadricycles.

• Tracked vehicles.

• ‘Incomplete’ vehicles (except until October 29th 2014 in respect of an incomplete Heavy Goods Vehicle)

• Old vehicles (i.e. passenger cars and light goods vehicles over 10 years old and large goods vehicles over 25 years old).

IVA does not apply but is optional for the following :

• Vehicles designed and constructed for use principally on construction sites or in quarries, port or airport facilities.

• Vehicles designed and constructed for use by the armed services, civil defence, fire services and forces responsible for maintaining public order.

• Mobile machinery.

 

Mobile machinery needs to have an ability to move itself.