Detachable front-loading lowbed
Trace the front wheels, centre clearance and rear tandems through the loading path.
Can the long wheelbase cross the deck transitions?
Motor graders
A grader’s wheelbase, central blade and low underbody make transition clearance as important as nominal deck length.
Define the transported assembly
A grader’s long wheelbase and low central structure can make loading geometry the controlling issue. Record the blade rotation and lock position, ripper or scarifier and articulation state. A simple overall-length comparison does not show when the centre of the machine will ground on a transition.
Ramp or tail loading
Require the full transition profile. A shallow initial climb does not prove adequate breakover clearance at the deck.
Carry these details into the load plan
- Wheelbase, tandem spacing and lowest centre clearance
- Secured blade angle and resulting width
- Axle reactions or manufacturer transport drawing
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Measure before selecting
- Wheelbase and tandem contact positions
- Blade width and transport rotation
- Lowest central clearance
- Overall transported length
Loading approach
Evaluate the complete climb and breakover path. A machine can ground midway even when both ramp ends appear clear.
Support & load concentration
Record front axle and rear tandem reactions and leave access to securement points. Do not infer weight distribution from overall length.
Configuration traps
Blade angle can change width without changing tyre width. Check the intended locked transport position.
Build a measured configuration brief →Build the load record
Keep the model reference, actual attachment configuration, measured transport envelope and support drawing together. A change to the machine or its loading position requires the affected comparisons to be updated.
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