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www.nhvr.gov.au/about-us/safety-campaigns/primary-producers
Primary producers
particular have a plan in place to: manage fatigue monitor mass and loading ensure the mechanical safety of a heavy you are using your vehicle or someone else’s. Awareness of mass and loading Loaders, unloaders and operators all have heavy vehicles carrying primary produce do not exceed their mass limits. There are three classes of heavy vehicles for

www.nhvr.gov.au/law-policies/notices-and-permit-based-schemes/permit-based-schemes/queensland-concrete-pipes-permit-based-scheme
Queensland Concrete Pipes Permit-Based Scheme
overhang 3.7m or 60% of the wheelbase, whichever is lesser Mass limits under the Queensland Concrete Pipes Permit-Based Scheme The default mass limits provided by the scheme are General Mass Limits (GML). GML applies to all heavy vehicles and is

www.nhvr.gov.au/law-policies/notices-and-permit-based-schemes/permit-based-schemes/victoria-high-productivity-livestock-vehicle-hplv-pre-approved-permit-based-scheme
Victoria High Productivity Livestock Vehicle (HPLV) Pre-Approved Permit-Based Scheme
the Payload Management Procedure where required. Meet the mass and dimension limits specified in this HPLV Scheme. (TEBS) of all trailers and dollies in the combination. Mass and dimension limits Maximum Dimensions The maximum 4.6 2.5 36.5 HPLV AB-triple 4.6 2.5 42.0 Axle group mass limits Axle group mass limits for HPLVs are permitted

www.nhvr.gov.au/road-access/access-management/applications/road-train-permit/victorian-road-train-network-information
Victorian road train network information
access conditions across borders, including the axle-space mass schedule (also known as the bridge formula) contained in Schedule 1 of the Heavy Vehicle (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulations (MDL) . Mass and dimension limits under the Notice The Notice

www.nhvr.gov.au/road-access/access-management/applications/special-purpose-vehicle-permit
Special Purpose Vehicle permit
Apply for this permit if your SPV does not comply with mass, dimension or operating requirements set out in a Go which will then automatically populate your vehicle axle mass and spacing fields. This functionality helps you National Class 1 Special Purpose Vehicle (up to 40t total mass) Mass and Dimension Exemption Notice 2024 (No.1)

www.nhvr.gov.au/road-access/mass-and-dimension/adr-8004-euro-vi
ADR 80/04 (Euro VI)
ADR 80/03 (Euro V) and earlier models. The increased mass is due to the required additional advanced emission systems. The Heavy Vehicle (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulation has been amended to increase mass limits for ADR 80/04 heavy vehicles. Increased mass

www.nhvr.gov.au/road-access/mass-dimension-and-loading
Mass and dimension
The Heavy Vehicle (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulation prescribes a heavy vehicle and how it is loaded. The Heavy Vehicle (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulation prescribes shape and weight of a heavy vehicle and how it is loaded. Mass and dimension

www.nhvr.gov.au/C2024G00257-faq
FAQs - National Class 3 20m Long 3-axle Truck and 4-axle Dog Trailer Mass and Dimension Exemption Notice 2024 (No.1)
‘Conditions’ tab in the Operator’s Guide for all dimension, mass and vehicle conditions. Do I need to submit an ‘Conditions’ tab in the Operator’s Guide for all dimension, mass and vehicle conditions. Do I need to submit an Class 3 20m Long 3-axle Truck and 4-axle Dog Trailer Mass and Dimension Exemption Notice 2024 (No.1)

www.nhvr.gov.au/law-policies/notices-and-permit-based-schemes/permit-based-schemes/victoria-emergency-drought-network-pre-approved-permit-based-scheme
Victoria Emergency Drought Network Pre-Approved Permit-Based Scheme
Performance Based Standards (PBS), they do need to meet the mass and dimension limits of one of the reference vehicles in Figures 1, 2, and 3 and Tables 1, 2, 3 and 4. Mass and dimension limits Dimension limits The maximum - 1.6 1.6 * OAL - The overall vehicle combination length. Mass limits The maximum mass limits are detailed in Table

www.nhvr.gov.au/road-access/loading/loading-guides/load-distribution
Loading Guide - Load Distribution
weather. The placement of heavy loads can impact on axle mass limits. Uneven weight on the wheels influences the technology are more susceptible to exceeding the steer axle mass limits. Improper load placement can mean axle mass limits are exceeded even when GVM is compliant. Placing

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