2006-08-17 23:59:21 · 7 answers · asked by larry k 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Every state has different sizes they will allow w/o special permits. For example, Ohio does not have a length restriction on the tractor and trailer so long as the trailer length does not exceed 53'. Texas also has no restrictions on the length of the tractor trailer combo and allow trailers up to 59".Nevada restricts tractor and trailer to be shorter than 70' before special permits would be required. Tractor trailer height restrictions also differ from state to state.
Federal bridge laws are sometimes more restrictive and are a little too complicated to explain here. If you are curious, you can find all this information in the front of a Rand McNally Motor Carrier's Road Atlas.
Having said all that, your question is normal. So normal sizes are close to:
Height 13' to 13'6"
Width 102"
Trailer length either 48' or 53" (most are now 53')
Tractors are measured using wheel base. Wheel base is center of the front axle to the center of the rear axle.
A short, single axle, day cab (truck w/no sleeper) wheel base would be about 150 to 156"
A larger truck, twin screw (two rear axles) with a sleeper would be in the 230" range. (your "normal")
A twin screw day cab would be in the 170 180" range.
2006-08-18 04:09:46 · answer #1 · answered by Cosmo 6 · 13⤊ 2⤋
Tractor Trailer Dimensions
2016-12-08 11:06:24 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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What is the size of the "normal" semi truck, tractor and trailer. Length,width, hieght and turning radius
2015-08-18 16:55:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you were trying to make a garage for a full length truck with a trailer attached that could accommodate the vast majority of trucks you would need an open space with dimensions being at least:
13' 6" high, 8' 6" wide and 80' in length.
2014-10-26 08:10:23 · answer #4 · answered by Mark 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Semi Trailer Dimensions
2016-09-30 02:19:25 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The average trailer on the road now is 53' long. The tractor length varies widely due to options (cabover or conventional, no sleeper, sleeper, double sleeper, tripple sleeper [apartment on wheels], single or double axle, etc.) The turning radius varies not only from all of the tractor differences but also where the trailer axles are set. They slide several feet from front to rear depending on where they;ll be traveling. Closer to the front gives you a shorter turn radius.
2006-08-18 00:45:59 · answer #6 · answered by wzzrd 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I believe the maximum limits for a semi truck with a single trailer are:
Overall Length: 80 feet
Width: 8 1/2 feet
Height: 12 feet
2006-08-18 01:20:36 · answer #7 · answered by JetDoc 7 · 1⤊ 7⤋
It is different for every one. When you find on you are interested in take the time to look at all that info. Or like the first guy said find make and model and look it up. A box trailer is going to be different from a dump trailer and a flat bed would be different from both of those.
2006-08-18 00:29:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 6⤋
What you need to do is find out the make and model of the semi you are referring to and contact the manufacturer or look it up on the internet. Every vehicle is different in specs.
2006-08-18 00:12:44 · answer #9 · answered by hazeleyedbeauty1967 6 · 0⤊ 6⤋