Transit crew cab problem

[Steve Bullman]

i asked a vosa guy about these when i got pulled over once. he said they were bad news and to avoid them, you'll be going overweight on the front axle real easy

[Mark Bolam]

As I've said on here before, 1.25T capacity. But subtract groundies, dog, saws, climbing/lowering kit etc.

 

Not the ideal vehicle for anyone who wants to stay legal.

 

But what is?

[Mesterh]

Lets face it for most of us a 3.5t just isnt enough, a 5.5t is nearer the mark.

 

Me and everyone else I see are prob overloaded every day of the week. If it wasnt for the pre 1997 license thing then I would run a 5-6-7.5 tonner.

 

I just dont see any difference in driving a 3.5t compared to the 5.5,6.5t available:confused1:

[Arborlord]

So is that an official figure 1.25 tonne capacity.

 

Thats not to bad so almost exactly the same as single cab.

[gensetsteve]

If you go over 3.5 tonne for business use you will need an operators licence. If you tow with your double cab you need a tacho

[Mesterh]

If you tow with your double cab you need a tacho

 

You sure about that?

[combined tree services]

i have a brand new transit tipper single cab , we tow a chipper 6 days a week with it , voas have had a good look over the truck with chipper hithed up and not once did they mention a tacho !!!

[Frank]

yep if you replate it @ 5.5t

How might one go about this????

[Peter]

You sure about that?

 

If the combination has a total maximum authorised mass of more than 3.5 tonnes, yes.

 

Unless you are claiming an exemption.

[Steve Bullman]

So is that an official figure 1.25 tonne capacity.

 

Thats not to bad so almost exactly the same as single cab.

 

the capacity isnt really relevant here......as they measure the axles not the overall weight....hence my comment earlier. the front axles could potentially be overweight long before you reach your gross