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Australian
Design Rules (braking requirements)
AS APPLICABLE
TO TRAILED VEHICLES LESS THAN 4.5 TONNE AGGREGATE TRAILER MASS
Note: For more
detailed information please contact your nearest AL-KO State Branch
BRAKING
1. Trailers
up to 750 kg Gross trailer mass – no brakes required
2. Trailers
750 kg up to 2000 kg Gross trailer mass – brakes on at least
1 axle.”Efficient” over-run brakes acceptable (Electric
Brakes / Power Assisted Brakes acceptable)
3. Trailers
2000 kg to 4500 kg Gross trailer mass – brakes on all wheels.
Independent Brakes (Electric / Power Assisted with control from
driver whilst in driver’s seat)with breakaway system to automatically
apply trailer brakes fully for at least 15 minutes (Electric or
Power Assisted).
4. Trailers
above 4500 kg Gross trailer mass – brakes on all wheels. Refer
to ADR 38
Note: This information
is a guide only.We suggest customers contact the Department Of Transport
And Regional Services (D.O.T.A.R.S.) in Canberra for specific advice
pertaining to Australian Design Rules.
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