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Tractor Trailers for Sale in South Africa

What is the maximum length of a trailer in South Africa?

There are limits to how far loads can project from the back and sides of a trailer. A load must not project more than 150 mm over the sides of the trailer, and must not be more than 2.5 metres in total width (refer Figure 1). The overall length of the towing vehicle and trailer must not be more than 19.0 metres.

Is owning a tractor trailer profitable?

Owning a semi truck can be very profitable, or it can be a financial disaster. We’re here to make sure you know how to make it profitable. We’ll cover how to make money owning a semi truck, and not just by driving it. Driving and hauling freight aren’t the only ways to use your truck to earn cash.

What are the regulations for truck trailers in South Africa?

Overall dimensions – Unless under exemption permit, heights must not exceed 4.3m and widths must not exceed 2.6m. Lengths for a semi-trailer arrangement bumper to bumper cannot exceed 18.5m and semi-trailer links must not exceed 22m. Rigid vehicles (e.g. truck with body) must not exceed 12.5m.