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MPI Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a yard truck?
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It is a vehicle that is specifically designed to move trailers around freight yards.
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What is the difference between on-highway and off-highway?
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On-highway yard trucks 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 yard truck?
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Yard trucks can be rented, leased, or purchased.
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What is the GCWR of the Ottawa by model? |
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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?
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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?
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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) yard trucks?
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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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