Atualmente existem diversos tipos de caminhões disponíveis no mercado e cada um deles é indicado para determinado trajeto ou carga. Ou seja, alguns se adequam melhor a perímetros urbanos e outros são mais recomendados para percursos longos.

Leia abaixo quais são os principais tipos de caminhão, bem como suas funcionalidades e capacidades de peso. Antes de mais nada, vale ressaltar que compreender as necessidades logísticas da sua empresa são fundamentais para adquirir o tipo de caminhão certo e garantir segurança e eficiência ao seu transporte.

Definitivamente, o resultado de uma escolha inteligente evita desperdícios de capacidade ou sobrecarga do caminhão. Ainda sob o mesmo ponto de vista, é importante realizar uma análise que visa identificar se o modelo do veículo se adequa ao trajeto da carga.

After all, most trucks are prohibited from circulating in large urban centers and, when really necessary, special authorization must be obtained from city halls.

According to a study prepared in 2014 by NTC&Logística (National Association of Cargo Transport and Logistics), more than one hundred Brazilian municipalities have already created some type of restriction on truck traffic.

Check out the main types of trucks below and understand the main differences between each of them:

truck

The Truck truck, also called a 6×2 truck, has the same length as the stump truck (14 meters), however, it differs due to its double axle in the body.

One of the axles receives power from the engine to provide better vehicle performance and, consequently, carry heavier loads of 10 to 14 tons.

The gross weight of the truck can reach 23 tons.

Set of 3-axle trailer + Simple Mechanical Horse

Although this type of truck is similar to a 2-axle trailer, its semi-trailer has 3 axles each.

The transport capacity is 41.5 tons.

The length is the same as the previous truck and can measure up to 18.15 meters.

Bitrem or train

Traditionally, the bitrem has seven axles and can transport up to 57 tons.

However, the model with nine axles (bitrenzão) has also become popular and has a greater capacity: up to 74 tons.

In general, a twin train with nine axles cannot exceed 30 meters. The semi-trailers of this combination can be pulled by a tractor trailer and are connected by a type B (fifth-wheel) hitch.