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 Specification of Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight and Maximum Safe Axle Weight
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 UNION OF INDIA
   
 India
 
 Specification of Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight and Maximum Safe Axle Weight
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 Rule SPECIFICATION-OF-MAXIMUM-GROSS-VEHICLE-WEIGHT-AND-MAXIMUM-SAFE-AXLE-WEIGHT of 1996
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* Published on 18 October 1996
* Commenced on 18 October 1996
 Specification of Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight and Maximum Safe Axle Weight
 
 Published Vide Notification No. S.O. 728(E) , dated 18.10.1996.
 
### 17. /764
 
 S.O. 416(E) , dated 8-6-1989-Superseded by S.O. 479(E), dated 4-7-1996
 
 S.O. 681(E) , dated 30-8-1989 in partial modification of S.O. 416(E), dated 8-6-1989-Superseded by S.O. 479(E), dated 4-7-1996
 
 S.O. 479(E) , dated 4-7-1996-Superseded by S.O.728(E), dated 18-10-1996
 
### 1. In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1)  of section 58 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (
 59 of 1988 
 ) and in supersession of the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Surface Transport S.O. No. 479 (E) , dated the 4th July, 1996, the Central Government hereby specifies that in relation to the transport vehicles (other than motor cabs) of various categories detailed in the Schedule below, the maximum gross vehicle weight and the maximum safe axle weight of each axle of such vehicles shall, having regard to the size, nature and number of tyres and maximum weight permitted to be carried by the tyres as per rule 95 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, be
 
(i) vehicle manufacturers rating of the gross vehicle weight and axle weight respectively for each make and model as duly certified by the testing agencies for compliance of rule 126 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, or
 
(ii) the maximum gross vehicle weight and the maximum safe axle weight of each vehicle respectively as specified in the Schedule below for the relevant category, or
 
(iii) the maximum load permitted to be carried by the tyre(s) as specified in the rule 95 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, for the size and number of the tyres fitted on the axle (s) of the relevant make and model, whichever is less:
 
 Provided that the maximum gross vehicle weight in respect of all such transport vehicles, including multi-axle vehicles shall not be more than the sum total of all the maximum safe axle weight put together subject to the restrictions, if any, on the maximum gross vehicle weight given in the said Schedule.
 
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 SCHEDULE
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 Transport Vehicles Category
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 Max GVW Tonnes
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 Maximum Safe Axle Weight
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 1
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 2
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 3
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 4
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 I Rigid Vehicles
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 (i) | 
 Two Axle
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 9.00
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 One tyre on front axle, and
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 3 tonnes on front axle
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 Two tyres on rear axle,
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 6 tonnes on rear axle
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 (ii) | 
 Two Axle
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 12.0
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 Two tyres on each axle
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 6 tonnes on front axle
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 6 tonnes on rear axle
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 (iii) | 
 Two Axle
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 16.2
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 Two tyres on front axle, and
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 6 tonnes on front axle
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 Four tyres on rear axle
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 10.2 tonnes on rear axle
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 (iv) | 
 Three Axle
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 25.0
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 Two tyres on front axle, and
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 6 tonnes on front axle
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 Eight tyres on rear tandem axle
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 19 tonnes on rear tandem axle
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 (v)  [
 
 [Inserted by S.O. 732(E) , dated 8.9.1999 (w.e.f. 8.9.1999). ]
 
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 [Four Axle
 
 [Inserted by S.O. 732(E) , dated 8.9.1999 (w.e.f. 8.9.1999). ]
 
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 31. [0
 
 [Inserted by S.O. 732(E) , dated 8.9.1999 (w.e.f. 8.9.1999). ]
 
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 [Four tyres on front axle, and
 
 [Inserted by S.O. 732(E) , dated 8.9.1999 (w.e.f. 8.9.1999). ]
 
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 [12 tonnes on two front axle
 
 [Inserted by S.O. 732(E) , dated 8.9.1999 (w.e.f. 8.9.1999). ]
 
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 [Eight tyres on rear tandem axle
 
 [Inserted by S.O. 732(E) , dated 8.9.1999 (w.e.f. 8.9.1999). ]
 
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 [19 tonnes on rear tandem axle]
 
 [Inserted by S.O. 732(E) , dated 8.9.1999 (w.e.f. 8.9.1999). ]
 
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 II Semi-Articulated Vehicles
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 (i) | 
 Two Axle Tractor
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 26.4
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 Single Axle Trailer
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 Tractor:
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 2 tyres on front axle
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 6 tonnes on front axle
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 4 tyres on rear axle
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 10.2 tonnes on rear axle
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 Trailer:
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 4 tyres on single axle
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 10.2 tonnes on single trailer axle
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 (ii) | 
 Two Axle Tractor
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 35.2
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 Tandem Axle Trailer
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 Tractor:
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 2 tyres on front axle
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 6 tonnes on front axle
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 4 tyres on rear axle
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 10.2 tonnes on rear axle
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 Trailer:
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 8 tyres on tandem axle
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 19 tonnes on tandem axle
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 (iii) | 
 Two Axle Tractor
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 40.2
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 Three Axle Trailer
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 Tractor:
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 2 tyres on front axle
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 6 tonnes on front axle
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 4 tyres on rear axle
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 10.2 tonnes on rear axle
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 Trailer:
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 12 tyres on 3 axles
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 24 tonnes on 3 axles
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 (iv) | 
 Three Axle Tractor
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 35.2
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 Single Axle Trailer
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 Tractor:
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 2 tyres on front axle
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 6 tonnes on front axle
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 8 tyres on rear axle
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 19 tonnes on rear axle
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 Trailer:
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 8 tyres on single axle
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 10.2 tonnes on single axle
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 (v) | 
 Three Axle Tractor
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 44.0
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 Tandem Axle Trailer
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 Tractor:
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 2 tyres on front axle
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 6 tonnes on front axle
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 8 tyres on tandem axle
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 19 tonnes on rear tandem axle
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 Trailer:
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 8 tyres on tandem axle
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 19 tonnes on tandem axle
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 III Truck-Trailer Combinations
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 (i) | 
 Two Axle Truck
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 Two Axle Trailer
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 Truck:
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 2 tyres on front axle
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 6 tonnes on front axle
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 4 tyres on rear axle
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 10.2 tonnes on rear axle
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 Trailer:
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 4 tyres on front axle
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 10.2 tonnes on front axle
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 4 tyres on rear axle
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 10.2 tonnes on front axle
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 (ii) | 
 Three Axle Truck
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 45.4
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 Two Axle Trailer
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 (restricted to 44.0 tonnes)
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 Truck:
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 2 tyres on front axle
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 6 tonnes on front axle
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 8 tyres on rear tandem axle
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 19 tonnes on rear tandem axle
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 Trailer:
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 4 tyres on front axle
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 10.2 tonnes on front axle
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 4 tyres on rear axle
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 10.2 tonnes on rear axle
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 (iii) | 
 Three Axle Truck
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 45.4
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 Three Axle Trailer
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 (restricted to 44.0 tonnes)
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 Truck:
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 2 tyres on front axle
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 6 tonnes on front axle
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 4 tyres on rear axle
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 10.2 tonnes on rear axle
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 Trailer:
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 4 tyres on rear axle
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 6 tonnes on front axle
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 Trailer:
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 4 tyres on rear axle
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 10.2 tonnes on front axle
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 8 tyres on rear tandem axle
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 19.0 tonnes on rear tandem axle
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 (iv) | 
 Three Axle Truck
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 54.2
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 Three Axle Trailer
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 (restricted to 44.0 tonnes)
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 Truck:
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 2 tyres on front axle
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 6 tonnes on front axle
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 8 tyres on rear tandem axle
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 19 tonnes on rear tandem axle
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 Trailer:
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 4 tyres on front axle
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 10.2 tonnes on front axle
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 8 tyres on rear tandem axle
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 19.0 tonnes on rear tandem axle
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