COUPLING ARTICS. IRTE CODE OF PRACTICE

This code of practice for articulated vehicles aims at broadening the scope of tractor-trailer interchangeability to embrace existing trailers used in the United Kingdom as well as new ones. Coupling code dimensions are specified, as well as fifth wheel position and height, vertical and horizontal swing clearances. Included in these specifications are: a) target standard coupling heights for tractors and semi-trailers, b) recommended trailer-neck profile, c) coupled clearances between tractor and trailer; d) limits on tractor tail swing and vertical articulation angle; e) length limit; f) maximun cab depth at roof level; g) recommended mounting height for brake and electrical connections; and h) maximum king-pin loadings. A method for calculating weight distribution is also provided.

• Corporate Authors:

  Institute of Road Transport Engineeers

  1 Cromwell Place
  London SW1 25F,   England 
• Authors:
  • -
• Publication Date: 1986-2

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 8 p.
• Serial:
  • IRTE CODE OF PRACTICE
  • Issue Number: TE5-
  • Publisher: Institute of Road Transport Engineeers

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Calculation; Couplers; Height; Size; Standards; Tires; Trailers; Trucks; Weight
• Uncontrolled Terms: Articulated vehicles
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• ITRD Terms: 1225: Articulated vehicle; 6464: Calculation; 3876: Coupling; 9014: Dimension; 6489: Height; 1236: Lorry; 187: Specification (standard); 1203: Trailer; 1381: Tyre; 8119: United Kingdom; 5485: Weight
• Subject Areas: Motor Carriers; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00487472
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport and Road Research Laboratory (TRRL)
• Report/Paper Numbers: 1986
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 30 1989 12:00AM