Section R13-3-1012. Heavy-duty Tow Truck-tractor and Semi-trailer Combination


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  • A heavy-duty tow truck-tractor and semi-trailer combination has a minimum of:

    1.        A truck tractor with a G.V.W.R. of 35,000 pounds;

    2.        Tandem rear axles for both a truck-tractor and semi- trailer;

    3.        A G.V.W.R. of 30,000 pounds on the semi-trailer;

    4.        A power-operated winch with a single line pull capacity of 20,000 pounds and a 1/2-inch diameter wire rope with a breaking strength of 21,400 pounds;

    5.        Chains or straps and hooks that meet the requirements of R13-3-1104;

    6.        Axles, tires, and wheels that meet the requirements of R13-3-1102; and

    7.        Air brakes that meet the requirements of R13-3-1103 for both a truck-tractor and semi-trailer.

Historical Note

New Section made by final rulemaking at 12 A.A.R.

1735, effective July 1, 2006 (Supp. 06-2).