Road Transport Vehicles
Vehicle Type |
Min. Turn Radius (m) |
Wall to Wall (m) |
Swept Path (m) |
Articulation |
Steering Axles |
Road Train |
35.0 |
45.0 |
13.7 |
Triple |
1-2 |
B-Double |
25.0 |
35.0 |
11.3 |
Double |
1 |
Semi-Trailer |
12.5 |
15.3 |
7.4 |
Single |
1 |
Rigid Truck |
8.7 |
12.4 |
5.3 |
None |
1-2 |
Delivery Van |
6.5 |
7.8 |
4.1 |
None |
1 |
Utility/Ute |
5.5 |
6.2 |
3.8 |
None |
1 |
Car |
5.0 |
5.8 |
3.5 |
None |
1 |
Specialized Transport Equipment
Equipment Type |
Min. Turn Radius (m) |
Operating Space (m) |
Mode |
Control Type |
SPMT 6-axle |
0 (spot rotation) |
20.0 |
Electronic |
Remote/Manual |
SPMT 12-axle |
0 (spot rotation) |
25.0 |
Electronic |
Remote/Manual |
Beam Trailer |
30.0 |
45.0 |
Mechanical |
Manual |
Low Loader |
18.0 |
25.0 |
Mechanical |
Manual |
Girder Frame |
35.0 |
50.0 |
Mechanical |
Manual |
Vessel Bridge |
40.0 |
55.0 |
Mechanical |
Manual |
Wind Blade |
45.0 |
60.0 |
Mechanical |
Manual |
Port Equipment
Equipment |
Working Radius (m) |
Turn Radius (m) |
Operating Circle (m) |
Movement Type |
Straddle Carrier |
0 (90° turn) |
8.5 |
12.0 |
8-wheel steer |
Reach Stacker |
4.5 |
8.0 |
12.0 |
Rear steer |
Empty Handler |
4.0 |
7.5 |
11.0 |
Rear steer |
Terminal Tractor |
6.5 |
7.8 |
10.0 |
Front steer |
RTG Crane |
Rail guided |
N/A |
Width + 1.0 |
Rail bound |
RMG Crane |
Rail guided |
N/A |
Width + 1.0 |
Rail bound |
AGV |
0 (spot rotation) |
12.0 |
15.0 |
Electronic |
Construction Equipment
Machine Type |
Min. Turn Radius (m) |
Track/Wheel Base (m) |
Operating Space (m) |
Steering Type |
Crawler Crane |
Track bound |
Variable |
Working radius + 2.0 |
Tracks |
Mobile Crane |
12.0-18.0 |
Variable |
Outrigger span |
All wheel |
Excavator |
Track bound |
3.0-5.0 |
Swing radius + 1.0 |
Tracks |
Wheel Loader |
6.0-8.0 |
2.5-3.5 |
Bucket radius + 2.0 |
Articulated |
Dump Truck |
8.0-10.0 |
3.5-4.5 |
Body swing + 2.0 |
Front steer |
Dozer |
Track bound |
2.5-4.0 |
Blade width + 1.0 |
Tracks |
Grader |
7.5-9.5 |
6.0-7.0 |
Blade length + 2.0 |
Articulated |
Site Considerations
Key factors:
. Surface conditions
. Gradient limitations
. Side clearances
. Overhead restrictions
. Load distribution
. Ground bearing capacity
Operating Requirements
Essential elements:
. Access routes
. Maneuvering space
. Safety zones
. Support equipment
. Surface preparation
. Traffic management