Heavy Trailer Class (HVNL s.5 Pig Trailer)
Plant Pig Trailer | Licence: MR/HR (≤9t ATM) or HC (>9t ATM)
Tag Trailer
Heavy-duty plant and machinery Pig Trailer equipped with a rigid drawbar, central axle group, beaver-tail deck, and rear fold-down ramps.
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1. Basic & Technical Info
2. Licensing & Conditions
3. Enforcement Options
4. Images & Diagrams
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1. Basic Information & Technical Specifications
- Classification: Legally classified as a Pig Trailer under the HVNL. Tandem group 16.5t GML; Tri-axle group 18.0t GML. Must have safety chains and positive ramp locking bars.
2. Licensing Requirements & The 9.0t Tag Trap
- Licence Check: If plated ≤9.0t ATM, towable on MR/HR. If plated >9.0t ATM (or if weighed laden >9.0t), requires an HC licence.
3. Enforcement Options & Roadside Focus
- Plant Restraint: Tracked and wheeled excavators must be chained down with rated AS 4344 chains across at least 4 independent points—never frayed webbing straps!
4. Reference Images & Inspection Points
Tandem Plant Tag Trailer
Inspect excavator chain lashings, beaver-tail ramps, and compliance plate ATM.