Heavy Vehicle Classes (HVNL s.6)
Rigid & Articulated UnitsLight Rigid (LR)
Entry-level rigid trucks and small passenger buses seating >12 adults. Minimum LR licence.
2 Axles | > 8.0t GVM
Medium Rigid (MR)
Two-axle heavy freight trucks and route buses. 15.0t GML cap. Minimum MR licence.
3+ Axles | > 8.0t GVM
Heavy Rigid (HR)
Bogie drives (6x4) and twin-steers (8x4). 22.5tâ27.5t GML. Minimum HR licence.
Semi or Trailer > 9t
Heavy Combination (HC)
Prime mover + single semitrailer, or rigid truck + heavy trailer >9t ATM. Minimum HC licence.
B-Doubles & Road Trains
Multi Combination (MC)
High-productivity multi-trailer combinations. 62.5t+ GML. Minimum MC licence.
Trailer Classes (VSB1 & HVNL s.5)
Light & Heavy UnitsBox & Cage Trailer
Domestic and light commercial trailers. VSB1 braking and safety chain tiers. Car licence.
2 Axle Groups ⢠Steerable
Dog Trailer
Quarry and earthmoving dog trailers. Zero vertical transfer. Requires HC if >9t ATM.
1 Central Axle Group
Pig Trailer
Rigid drawbar, central axle group. Tri-axle capped at 18.0t GML. Requires HC if >9t ATM.
Kingpin ⢠Rear Axle Group
Semitrailer
Articulated freight trailers. 20.0t GML (22.5t HML). Requires HC licence.
Civil Plant & Machinery
Tag Trailer
Heavy plant pig trailers for excavators and bobcats. Beware the 9.0t ATM HR licensing trap!
