Worlds longest semi trailer

[pete]

Originally Posted by Rasta

In Australia


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Passed a few of these fuel tankers across the top end of Aus....and the ones I came across going my way.... well, I had to make sure I could see at least 1 kilometre ahead to pass them...very tricky :)
I'm just glad I didn't come across this sucker !... lol
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[Monkeyman]

Originally Posted by ringadingh

That truck must have one long driveshaft.....

What makes you think that? That's a semi trailer hooked to a semi truck.

Originally Posted by duffy

Maximum length in the States is 100' without a permit. I'd guess that's about what he's at. Maximum length of a single trailer is 53' so the tractor can be 47'.

There are 57' trailers out there. I have NEVER seen a 47' truck (and I used to drive them). That would probably have a 400" wheelbase. I had an A model KW ('81 W900 ext. hood) with a 314" wheelbase and that was almost impossible to get around any city/town.

[duffy]

Originally Posted by Monkeyman

What makes you think that? That's a semi trailer hooked to a semi truck.



There are 57' trailers out there. I have NEVER seen a 47' truck (and I used to drive them). That would probably have a 400" wheelbase. I had an A model KW ('81 W900 ext. hood) with a 314" wheelbase and that was almost impossible to get around any city/town.

I believe the law states that a single truck can't be any longer than 40' without permit (buses/RVs are allowed to be 44'). With a 57' trailer (I have never seen one actually) that would be 1' over length. I also hold a Class A CDL. The laws for double and triples are different and I never wanted to drag anything that long so never got the endorsements.