Anyone built a recovery truck from a chasis cab

[moose]

Just a thought, vehicle might be able to be uprated, but to drive it , would depend on their driving licence and entitlement??? (I think)

 

[colnerov]

Hi, Yes, it's not so much the vehicle, it's having to have a tacho card and CPC if it's being used in connection with a business or for reward.

Colin

 

[Wendelspanswick]

Rear overhang looks bigger than 60% of the wheelbase?

 

[Shedendman]

Hi, Yes, it's not so much the vehicle, it's having to have a tacho card and CPC if it's being used in connection with a business or for reward.

Colin

And thats where the costs start adding up

 

[8ob]

With the best will in the world and using the lightest materials I dont think a 3.5 tonner is ever going to legally carry anything other than a small frontwheel drive car. The train weights would allow some to tow a decent trailer, not sure on legalities so one for @Justme . 4x4`s are about the only vehicle afforded any concessions on trainweight vs licence vs tacho and compliance so again one for Richie.

Bob

 

[captain-destructo]

it's a bit off topic... but you can have the vast majority of modern twin wheeler transits uprated to 4.3ton, you just need to add a tachograph and send the paperwork off

seams a bit silly people being fined for being just over 3.5 ton when the vans are good for 4.3 :-o

its all to do with the running costs and the restrictions it puts on the drivers(driving time)
but mainly the money side they just dont want to spend it

Rear overhang looks bigger than 60% of the wheelbase?

optical illusion ...... measured to perfection

 

[chris pruteanu]

Best buy a strong 4x4 and a ifor williams ct136hd trailer... Cheaper insurance, you can use the tow vehicle for leisure too!

 

[8ob]

Another option for 3.5 ton class drivers is the mini artic, also makes the trailer a lot less desirable to the great unwashed.
There are some permutations of car licences issued before certain dates that allow these to be used for up to something like 12 tons gross on an ordinary car licence.

1800 × 1200

800 × 600

 

[captain-destructo]

number 2 built and ready to go

 

[ukracer]

Thats why we sold the one we extended and added a beaver tail. Whilst it was big enough it would not legally carry much at all.
We sold it to a car who raced stock cars so they were light enough to be legal but as a recovery truck they were a waste of time.

 

[Robotstar5]

It's amazing what they can carry

 

[ukracer]

It's amazing what they can carry

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Lol But not legally.

 

[captain-destructo]

Lol But not legally.

i believe they have a few sayings

if its on its gone!
its only illegal if you get caught!
etc
etc