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M1078 axle weight distribution3/31/2024 If you're trying to play-simulate to real legal limits, then (as seen below) the real kerb weight of the tractor unit is around 6.5-7.5t for 2-axle and 8.5-10t for 3-axle, depending on cab/chassis options, so you can subtract that from the legal limit, and pick a cargo based on your remaining tare weight. (part 3 in the table - articulated vehicles). Here's a guide on the UK law, which runs in parallel to EU law Just to make it even more complex, the UK has two separate slightly different legal definitions, from which you can choose to comply with either. Plus, it can be heavier if you're hauling a ISO container or multimodal rail container to/from a rail terminal. The maximum legal weight is determined by the total number of axles between tractor and trailer - and each axle has a maximum loading too (which also varies if it's a powered or passive axle!). In RL, it's defined by legal limits, rather than performance limits per se - it's based on the total the total weight of the entire rig tractor, trailer and load together. ![]() ![]() Army proven ultra-reliability Family of 14+ vehicles with 80 commonality U.S. ![]() KEY FEATURES Full-time all-wheel drive Fully automatic transmission Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS) Technical Manuals (TMs) U.S. (This is a shame, I'd actually quite like to see available loads limited by number of axles on the rig in the game) FMTV A1 R M1078 A1 2.5 ton Standard Cargo. In game, there's no restriction on number of axles per load weight, it's all about the engine that can pull it.
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