Total train weight allowed when towing
Total train weight allowed when towing
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Sump

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5,511 posts

196 months

Thursday 24th February 2022
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I passed my b+e license a couple of years ago.

Am I right in thinking that I am still allowed to have a total train weight of 7 tonnes?

I need to tow a 3.2 tonne trailer.

Both my X5 and Iveco have a 3.5t towing capacity. I'm right in thinking the Iveco can be filled to 3.5t and also pull the trailer totalling just under 7t?

(Tachographs are fitted)

Mammasaid

5,552 posts

126 months

Thursday 24th February 2022
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Government said:
If you got your licence before 1 January 1997
You can usually drive a vehicle and trailer with a combined weight of up to 8,250kg MAM. View your driving licence information to check.

You’re also allowed to drive a minibus with a trailer over 750kg MAM.

If you got your licence from 1 January 1997
You can tow a trailer that weighs up to 3,500kg MAM.
https://www.gov.uk/towing-with-car

thewarlock

3,285 posts

74 months

Thursday 24th February 2022
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Sump said:
I passed my b+e license a couple of years ago.

Am I right in thinking that I am still allowed to have a total train weight of 7 tonnes?

I need to tow a 3.2 tonne trailer.

Both my X5 and Iveco have a 3.5t towing capacity. I'm right in thinking the Iveco can be filled to 3.5t and also pull the trailer totalling just under 7t?

(Tachographs are fitted)
Yes.