Special Vehicles for Arb Use

[fen01]

Hi,

 

Does anyone run a large vehicle with a crane registered as 'special vehicle' (mobile crane I think). I've had a good trawl through the dvla and vosa web sites to try an find out the limitations on its use.

 

Anyone know the rules? Or have link to the appropriate web page?

 

Cheers

 

Mark

 

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[Stubby]

Hi,

 

Does anyone run a large vehicle with a crane registered as 'special vehicle' (mobile crane I think). I've had a good trawl through the dvla and vosa web sites to try an find out the limitations on its use.

 

Anyone know the rules? Or have link to the appropriate web page?

 

Cheers

 

Mark

 

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Do you mean registered as Agg like a Mog or siomilar ?

[fen01]

Cheers but I'm reasonably happy with agri registering, although if you know if there is distance restriction would be handy, getting an answer from the dvla is a nightmare.

 

Anyway, the truck I'm looking at has a atlas crane so could be registered as a mobile crane, therefore no O licence etc. But, I think it limits what you can carry and tow etc, which you mean you couldn't use it as a chip truck. I think...

 

Any ideas.

 

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[treequip]

If you spent as much time on getting an "O" licence as you have on researching dodging it you would have one by now:laugh1::laugh1:

[fen01]

Treequip, fair one 😁😁, getting an o licence isn't a big deal from what I've seen. But I'm a bit stubborn and what to try to keep cost down. Tbh, I can't see how an o licence etc can be avoided without limiting the vehicles utility.

 

Next do I need a tacho....

 

 

 

 

 

Joking, at least that's clear😀😀

 

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[Foraker]

Hi, if it's registered as a 'special vehicle' then you cant carry any load, but if I remember rightly there is no mileage restriction.

[fen01]

Hi, if it's registered as a 'special vehicle' then you cant carry any load, but if I remember rightly there is no mileage restriction.

 

That's what thought but, buggered if I can find the regulations. I also think you could tow the chipper though (not great for a chip truck)😁😁

 

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[aspenarb]

Dual purpose could fit if you wanted to wear it.

 

Dual-purpose vehicles, showman's goods vehicles and other vehicles that don't...

 

Vehicles with permanent 'fixed equipment' such as a winch or generator.

 

 

Bob

[18 stoner]

So, could it run on red too?

 

 

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[Little Steven]

Hi,

 

Does anyone run a large vehicle with a crane registered as 'special vehicle' (mobile crane I think). I've had a good trawl through the dvla and vosa web sites to try an find out the limitations on its use.

 

Anyone know the rules? Or have link to the appropriate web page?

 

Cheers

 

Mark

 

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Hi Mark,

I have this registered as a special vehicle 'Tower Crane'

Its run on white with a calabrated tacho, This enables a trailer of direct connection to the crane. No hire/rewards/loads/chip trailer.

 

Can go on motorway with beacons on. No mileage restriction, no 'O' licence. Though a duty of care inspections and obviously loler.

 

HGV required for this vehicle.

 

I know there are varying set ups, this suits us.

 

Steve