differences between US and EU trailer

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  1. Scania man

    Scania man Road Train Member

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    Well everything here is moving to 6*2 so weight distribution won't matter so much, 5 axle trucks now have to be 40 metric tonnes from this month on while 6 axles can stay 44tonnes, personally I'd like to see Dutch style lzv's coming here, they will eventually!
     
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    is there space for them on irish roads
     
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    may be B-double would be better?
     
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    only for stability this is most stable configuration but not good for maneuverability
     
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    in reverce only. Backing is the art
     
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    Some of those dutch lzv's have a steering dolly and they really can get into tight spots,
     
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    b double is not problem to reverse

    worst combination from EMS is tractor+semitrailer+centralaxle trailer
     
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    what about trucktor + semitrailer + dolly axe and one more semitrailer, ore trucktor + b-double + dolly axe and semitrailer?
     
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    not safe.....
     
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    Its called a rocky montain double, 2, 53 foot trailers being pulled
    Together or 3, 28 s.