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Spotter Frequently Asked Questions |
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What is a spotter? |
A spotter is also known as yard truck, yard dog, yard goat, terminal tractor, hostler, or trailer mover. It is a vehicle that is specifically designed to move trailers short distances around freight, farm, port yards, and distribution facilities. A spotter has a lifting 5th wheel to speed trailer moving operations. |
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| Are spotters subject to the in-use off-road diesel vehicle regulation? |
Yard trucks are regulated by one of the three following regulations: 1. The in-use off-road diesel vehicle regulation (off-road regulation) 2. The regulation for mobile caro handling equipment at ports and intermodal rail yards (cargo handling regulation), or 3. The proposed statewide truck and bus regulation. For more details click here |
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| What if I currently have off-road engines in my yard trucks and I want to replace the engines with on-road engines? |
Yard trucks that contain off-road engines, and are subject to the off-road regulation, can be repowered with on-road engines. If an off-road yard truck is currently subject to the off-road regulation, and the off-road engine is replaced with on-road engine, a fleet owner could either: 1. Count the cleaner emissions from the on-road engine towards compliance with the off-road regulation, or 2. Remove the repowered vehicle from the off-road regulation completely For further details click here |
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What is the difference between on-highway and off-highway? |
On-highway tractors have the necessary safety equipment to meet DOT/EPA requirements to be legally driven on public roads. For further details see the memo. |
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What options are available to obtain a spotter? |
Spotters can be rented, leased, or purchased. |
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| What is the GCWR of the Ottawa by model? |
GROSS COMBINED WEIGHT RATING: GCWR: is the combined weight of the tractor, the trailer(s), and the load |
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What are the approximate weights of the Ottawa? |
Tractor weights are approximate averages for STANDARD models: Model 30: 13,400 to 14,500 lbs. (6120 to 6570 kg.) Model 50: 14,700 lbs. (6668 kg.) Model 60T: 18,400 lbs. (8346 kg.) |
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What is the standard 5th wheel lifting capacity and elevation travel? |
Model 30: 50,000 lbs. (22,700 kg.) Model 50: 70,000 lbs. (31,800 kg.) Model 60T: 70,000 lbs. (31,800 kg.) Travel: All models: 17 1/2" (444 mm.) |
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What are speed restrictions and guidelines for street legal (on-highway) and off road (off-highway) tractors? |
Off-highway Units: Maximum road speed is 25 MPH for all models. Speed requirements in excess of 25 MPH require DOT/EPA automotive certified engines. *On-highway units: Road speed of over 33 MPH requires FMVSS 121 and ABS brake systems. |
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