Understand more about vehicle types and their load capacity

There are several types of vehicle and load capacity , which can be defined according to different aspects, such as size, volume, weight and cubage. This division is made due to the size of this market in the country and the number of vehicles and models to transport the most varied types of goods. For further info, click here: how much does the average car weigh

Getting to know each one better is essential for deliveries to reach the consumer quickly, safely and in good condition, avoiding many problems. For this reason, we prepared this post to explain better about the main transport vehicles and existing cargo. Follow!

Utility vehicle

They are for light loads that make small freight, mainly, in the metropolitan areas. They are widely used for e-commerce deliveries, shopping malls and smaller volumes, for example, vans, vans etc. The van type has two axles and supports up to 1,200 kg.

Urban Cargo Vehicles (VUC)

It is the name given to the smaller vehicle adapted to transport in large cities. Each municipality defines its own restriction rules, so it is necessary to research to understand if the destination and origin of the cargo are under some regulation, such as maximum width and length, limitation in the emission of pollutants, among others.

Many companies are choosing this model because it facilitates transit in large centers to make deliveries. The most used bodies are the refrigerated and the trunk.

Stump truck

The vehicle has two axles and a maximum load capacity of 6,000 kg with a 16 tonne PBT. The bodies most used in the stump truck are low grille and trunk. Widely used to carry dry loads.

Truck

Chosen for various logistical operations , it has three axles with a capacity of up to 14,000 kg, with a 23 tonne PBT, and can have varied bodies, such as the sider, low grille, chest and bulk carrier. Very used to transport sugar and cement, for example.

Bitruck

It has a weight capacity of 22,000 kg, with a PBT of 29 tons, and has four axles. It is widely used for the transport of dry cargo, but also for other logistical operations.

Simple mechanical horse

Known as a single trailer, it has two axles and connects a semi-trailer to transport various types of loads. Supports up to 25,000Kg, with PBT 33 tonnes, and the goods will depend on the body inserted in the vehicle, which can be: refrigerated, low rail, trunk, container port etc.

LS trailer

Also known as a mechanical horse, with three axles or trucado, it has a front and two rear axles. Withstands up to 32,000Kg, with PBT 41.5 tonnes, and is able to maintain less pressure when the wheels are on the ground. It is used with various types of body and travels across the country with different products.

Articulated bitrem

Composed of a tractor truck and two interconnected semi-trailers, containing seven axles and a weight of 57 tons. It has a maximum length of 19.8 meters and does not need a Special Traffic Permit (AET) to transport.

Rodotrem

Formed by a tractor truck and two semi-trailers joined by a support vehicle, known as Dolly. It has a capacity of 74 tons, shared in 9 axes. You need the AET to transit.

The National Land Transport Agency (ANTT) determines that all vehicles used for the transport of paid road cargo, with a load capacity equal to or above 500 kilos, must be registered with the National Road Transport Cargo Registry (RNTRC).