What is a Timber Truck?
A logging truck or timber lorry is a large truck used to carry logs. Some have integrated flatbeds, some are discrete tractor units, and some are configured to spread a load between the tractor unit and a dollied trailer pulled behind it. Often more than one trailer is attached.
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How much wood is on a log truck?
While logging trucks can come in all sizes, a standard semi-trailer logging truck carries about 13 cords of wood. In terms of board feet, this works out to 3,000 board feet if the load is full of small logs or 5,000 board feet if it is a load of larger logs.
How many tons does a log truck carry?
The legal weight limits will vary by jurisdiction but, for example, in the southern states of the USA, they range from 80,000 to 88,000 pounds (36,300 to 39,900 kg) — about 40 short tons (35.7 long tons; 36.3 t). To load the logs, the truck may be fitted with one or more winches or cranes.
How much does a load of logs weigh?
Load weights ranged from 1,400 pounds to 68,268 pounds. Single axle trucks varied from 1,400 to 11,440 pounds having the highest variability of any of the configurations. Two axle trucks ranged from 9,201 to 26,040 pounds. Tri-axles ranged from 13,480 to 40,610 pounds.
What is the maximum load a log truck can hold?
The truck may be 5 axles if tandem drive. A trailer may have 5 axles. The trailer may be 3 axles for operations up to 45,000kg gross combined mass on approved routes or restricted to 44,000 kg across the network.
How long is a log truck?
Under current federal and state laws, the maximum length for a truck and semi-trailer or trailer that is used to transport saw logs, pulpwood, and tree-length poles is 70 feet.
Generally, the overall length of the crib trucks is longer, at 75 feet, after the safety devices, or cages, are added at both ends.