2.2 One-sided weight distribution

Under no circumstances should

  • permissible overall weight
  • permissible front axle load
  • permissible rear axle load

be exceeded.

When drawing up plans for installations, ensure that one-sided weight distribution is avoided, in particular with permanently installed installations.
If this cannot be avoided, the one-sided maximum wheel load must not deviate by more than 4% of the theoretical maximum wheel load. The permissible axle load must be adhered to.

Example:

Perm. axle load

1.200 kg

Theor. wheel load, left/right

600 kg/600 kg

4% of this wheel load

24 kg

Perm. wheel load distr. left/right

576 kg/624 kg


To guarantee an acceptable level of steerability of the vehicle and to assure satisfactory road handling in all load conditions, the minimum front axle load should be 780 kg.

Note: Subject to errors and technical amendments. The electronic version of the body guidelines is the decisive source of up-to-date data on body guidelines.January 2009

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