Weight estimation for level load of Leylandii wood in single cab pickup

[Stere]

Don't thoose lecky vans have upgraded / regen brakes though designed for the extra weight?

[carlos]

is an overloaded vehicle ever/ often a factor in an accident??

ive often thought to myself whats worse a under weight vehicle being driven by a dick or an over weight vehicle being driven cautiously??

in rural ireland weight doesn't seem to be an issue.

[Justme]

15 hours ago, Clutchy said:

I love how electric vans are allowed to weigh 4.25 tonne and can be driven on the same license as 3.5 

 

Why not increase it for all of us! 

 

There is not a single arb 3.5t van towing a chipper that isn't overloaded most days. I don't need a bigger van, just a bigger payload! I think 5.5t without needed a new license or O license, or 12 weekly checks is a fair solution 

 

You have to take certified training (very few registered trainers) to drive an elec van over 3500kg.

 

Might as well take the C1 test.

[Clutchy]

Heres another. No tools or chipper, driver weighs 75kg. Small load tbh 3940kg as pic is blurry 

 

Edited January 3, 2023 by Clutchy

[Clutchy]

Heres another but with trailer, lawson cypress logs so v light 

 

Looks like the trailer is coming in at 2.86t out of 3.5t (train weight max is 6tonne) 

 

12ft ifor. Looks empty in pic but id say 80% full 

[Dan Maynard]

7 hours ago, Clutchy said:

lawson cypress logs so v light

Apparently not so light! I have a 12 foot Bryan James, interesting to see how high you can go.