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Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (repealed)Show full title

Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 September 2007 establishing a framework for the approval of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles (Framework Directive) (Text with EEA relevance) (repealed)

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2.MASSES AND DIMENSIONS (e) (in kg and mm) (Refer to drawing where applicable)

2.1.

Wheel base(s) (fully loaded) (f):

2.1.1.

In the case of semi-trailers

2.1.1.1.Distance between the axis of the fifth wheel kingpin and the rearmost end of the semi-trailer:
2.1.1.2.Maximum distance between the axis of the fifth wheel kingpin and any point on the front of the semi-trailer:
2.1.1.3.Semi-trailer special wheelbase (as defined in Section 7.6.1.2 of Annex I to Directive 97/27/EC):

2.2.

In the case of semi-trailer towing vehicles

2.2.1.Fifth wheel lead (maximum and minimum; indicate the permissible values in the case of an incomplete vehicle) (g):
2.2.2.Maximum height of the fifth wheel (standardised) (h):

2.3.

Axle track(s) and width(s):

2.3.1.Track of each steered axle (i):
2.3.2.Track of all other axles (i):
2.3.3.Width of the widest rear axle:
2.3.4.Width of the foremost axle (measured at the outermost part of the tyres excluding the bulging of the tyres close to the ground):

2.4.

Range of vehicle dimensions (overall)

2.4.1.

For chassis without bodywork

2.4.1.1.

Length (j):

2.4.1.1.1.Maximum permissible length:
2.4.1.1.2.Minimum permissible length:
2.4.1.2.

Width (k):

2.4.1.2.1.Maximum permissible width:
2.4.1.2.2.Minimum permissible width:
2.4.1.3.Height (in running order) (l) (for suspensions adjustable for height, indicate normal running position):
2.4.1.4.

Front overhang (m):

2.4.1.4.1.Approach angle (na): … degrees.
2.4.1.5.

Rear overhang (n):

2.4.1.5.1.Departure angle (nb): … degrees.
2.4.1.5.2.Minimum and maximum permissible overhang of the coupling point (nd):
2.4.1.6.

Ground clearance (as defined in point 4,5 of Section A of Annex II)

2.4.1.6.1.Between the axles:
2.4.1.6.2.Under the front axle(s):
2.4.1.6.3.Under the rear axle(s):
2.4.1.7.Ramp angle (nc): … degrees.
2.4.1.8.Extreme permissible positions of the centre of gravity of the body and/or interior fittings and/or equipment and/or payload:
2.4.2.

For chassis with bodywork

2.4.2.1.

Length (j):

2.4.2.1.1.Length of the loading area:
2.4.2.2.

Width (k):

2.4.2.2.1.Thickness of the walls (in the case of vehicles designed for controlled-temperature carriage of goods):
2.4.2.3.Height (in running order) (l) (for suspensions adjustable for height, indicate normal running position):
2.4.2.4.

Front overhang (m):

2.4.2.4.1.Approach angle (na): … degrees.
2.4.2.5.

Rear overhang (n):

2.4.2.5.1.Departure angle (nb): … degrees.
2.4.2.5.2.Minimum and maximum permissible overhang of the coupling point (nd):
2.4.2.6.

Ground clearance (as defined in point 4,5 of Section A of Annex II)

2.4.2.6.1.Between the axles:
2.4.2.6.2.Under the front axle(s):
2.4.2.6.3.Under the rear axle(s):
2.4.2.7.Ramp angle (nc): … degrees.
2.4.2.8.Extreme permissible positions of the centre of gravity of the payload (in the case of non-uniform load):
2.4.2.9.Position of centre of gravity of the vehicle (M2 and M3) at its technically permissible maximum laden mass in the longitudinal, transverse and vertical directions:
2.4.3.

For bodywork approved without chassis (vehicles M2 and M3)

2.4.3.1.Length (j):
2.4.3.2.Width (k):
2.4.3.3.Nominal height (in running order) (l) on intended chassis type(s) (for suspensions adjustable for height, indicate normal running position):

2.5.

Mass of the bare chassis (without cab, coolant, oils, fuel, spare wheel, tools and driver):

2.5.1.Distribution of this mass among the axles:

2.6.

Mass of the vehicle with bodywork and, in the case of a towing vehicle of category other than M1, with coupling device, if fitted by the manufacturer, in running order, or mass of the chassis or chassis with cab, without bodywork and/or coupling device if the manufacturer does not fit the bodywork and/or coupling device (including liquids, tools, spare wheel, if fitted, and driver and, for buses and coaches, a crew member if there is a crew seat in the vehicle) (o) (maximum and minimum for each variant):

2.6.1.Distribution of this mass among the axles and, in the case of a semi-trailer or centre-axle trailer, load on the coupling point (maximum and minimum for each variant):

2.7.

Minimum mass of the completed vehicle as stated by the manufacturer, in the case of an incomplete vehicle:

2.7.1.Distribution of this mass among the axles and, in the case of a semi-trailer or centre-axle trailer, load on the coupling point:

2.8.

Technically permissible maximum laden mass stated by the manufacturer (y) (*):

2.8.1.Distribution of this mass among the axles and, in the case of a semi-trailer or centre-axle trailer, load on the coupling point (*):

2.9.Technically permissible maximum mass on each axle:

2.10.Technically permissible maximum mass on each axle group:

2.11.

Technically permissible maximum towable mass of the motor vehicle in case of

2.11.1.Drawbar trailer:
2.11.2.Semi-trailer:
2.11.3.

Centre-axle trailer:

2.11.3.1.Maximum ratio of the coupling overhang (p) to the wheel base:
2.11.3.2.Maximum V-value: … kN.
2.11.4.Technically permissible maximum mass of the combination (*):
2.11.5.Vehicle is/is not (1) suitable for towing loads (item 1.2 of Annex II to Directive 77/389/EEC).
2.11.6.Maximum mass of unbraked trailer:

2.12.

Technically permissible maximum static vertical load/mass on the vehicle’s coupling point

2.12.1.Of the motor vehicle:
2.12.2.Of the semi-trailer or centre-axle trailer:
2.12.3.Maximum permissible mass of the coupling device (if not fitted by the manufacturer):

2.13.Swept path:

2.14.

Engine power/maximum mass ratio: … kW/kg.

2.14.1.Engine power/technically permissible maximum laden mass of the combination ratio (as defined in Section 7,10 of Annex I to Directive 97/27/EC): … kW/kg.

2.15.Hill-starting ability (solo vehicle) (+++): … %.

2.16.

Intended registration/in service maximum permissible masses (optional: where these values are given, they shall be verified in accordance with the requirements of Annex IV to Directive 97/27/EC):

2.16.1.Intended registration/in service maximum permissible laden mass (several entries possible for each technical configuration (#)):
2.16.2.Intended registration/in service maximum permissible mass on each axle and, in the case of a semi-trailer or centre-axle trailer, intended load on the coupling point stated by the manufacturer if lower than the technically permissible maximum mass on the coupling point (several entries possible for each technical configuration (#)):
2.16.3.Intended registration/in service maximum permissible mass on each axle group (several entries possible for each technical configuration (#)):
2.16.4.Intended registration/in service maximum permissible towable mass (several entries possible for each technical configuration (#)):
2.16.5.Intended registration/in service maximum permissible mass of the combination (several entries possible for each technical configuration (#)):

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