Heavy vehicle selection guide

Step 1: Write down the estimated payload in tonne

            Payload
P = Tonne

Step 2: Write down the tare weight in tonne

            Tare
T=

Step 3: Measure the distance between the centre of the front and rear axle groups.

            Wheelbase
A = Metres

Step 4: Calculate the distance from the rear axis to the centre of the load

            CG of payload
B= Metres

Step 4: Obtain the unladen weights by axle group from the vehicle manufacturer (write down in tonne)

                Front axle                            Rear axle
            Unladen weight                       Unladen weight
UF=