Mass Management Accreditation provides an average 10% increase in payload, for example, a 6 axle semi configuration increases from 42.5 tonnes to 45.5 tonnes, a 3-tonne advantage, on approved routes.
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For a 6 Axle Semi Trailer operating on CML, it allows up to an additional half a tonne on the Drive Axle and up to 1 Tonne on the Tri Group however you cannot exceed the maximum GCM.
On HML it allows an additional half a tonne on the Drive Axle and up to 2.5 Tonne on the Tri Group however you are restricted to the HML network.
For a 9 Axle B-Double operating on CML, it allows up to an additional half a tonne on the Drive Axle and up to 1 Tonne on each of the Tri Groups however you cannot exceed the maximum GCM.
On HML it allows an additional half a tonne on the Drive Axle and up to 2.5 Tonne on each of the Tri Groups however you are restricted to the HML network..
For an 11 Axle Common Road Train operating on CML, it allows up to an additional half a tonne on the Drive Axle and up to 1 Tonne on each of the Tri Groups however you cannot exceed the maximum GCM.
On HML it allows an additional half a tonne on the Drive Axle and up to 2.5 Tonne on each of the Tri Groups however you are restricted to the HML network.
Some vehicles may be eligible for additional weight on the Steer Axle known as the Steer Exemption.
A 6.5 tonne steer axle applies to vehicles with a GVM over 15 tonnes fitted with and complying with all of the following:
1. Engine complying with ADR80/01 (Euro IV or greater)
2. Front underrun protection device (FUPD) complying with UN ECE Reg No.93 or ADR 84
3. Cabin strength that complies with UN ECE Reg No. 29
4. Appropriately rated tyres, axles & suspension
Note: 26 metre B-Doubles must comply with points 2 & 3 per HV(MDL)NR Sch 6 Part 2(3
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