DELIVERY
VEHICLE
OPTIONS
Delivery Vehicle Options
Tarmac is committed to developing industry best
practice and improving our customers delivery
experience.
Our blocks fleet includes a wide range of vehicle
options to suit all types of site requirements.
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS - ARTIC / CRANE
Overall length 16m / 52’
Trailer length 12.2m / 40’
ARCTIC / CRANE
Cab length 2.5m / 8’
A tractor unit pulls an independent trailer which has either
Gap between trailer and cab 1.3m / 4’
a fixed centre-mounted or rolling crane (see right).
Crane reach 6.1m / 20’
Vehicle / trailer width 2.5m / 8.3’
These vehicle types are well proven and are more access-
Vehicle height (with crane in 4.15m / 13’ 6
friendly in reality than in perception. High productivity
travelling position)
through weight, trailer bed space and the use of a
Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 44,000kg (44 tonne)
standard tractor unit makes an artic the ideal vehicle for Tare (unladen weight) 17,000kg (17 tonne) approx.
the vast majority of locations. Carrying Capacity 27,000kg (27 tonne) approx
A rolling crane, as the name suggests, has a crane
mounted on rails. The crane can move along the length
of the trailer and this gives it an advantage over centre- CURTAIN SIDER/FLATBED
mounted cranes in that it can also offload to the rear of Most common articulated vehicle used for general
the vehicle if required. haulage and within the retail sector. Gross vehicle weight
of 44 tonnes and a normal pay load of up to 28 tonnes.
A ‘rear steer’ artic can be specified, providing extra
maneuverability compared to a standard artic. This is a
good alternative to a wagon and drag vehicle.
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS - CURATIN SIDER / FLATBED
Overall length 16m / 52’
Trailer length 12.2m / 40’
Cab length 2.5m / 8’
Gap between trailer and cab 1.3m / 4’
Vehicle / trailer width 2.5m / 8.3’
Vehicle height (Curtain Sider) 4.19m / 13’ 9 (Euro liner 4.45m / 14’6)
Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 44,000kg (44 tonne)
Tare (unladen weight) 16,000kg (16 tonne) approx
Our delivery team Carrying capacity 28,000kg (28 tonne) approx
can be contacted on
0345 606 2468.
WAGON & DRAG
This vehicle can carry high volumes whilst being able to
enter sites with limited space. For the cost of offering a
‘trailer drop’ solution please refer to our ‘receiving block
deliveries’ document.
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS WHOLE VEHICLE FRONT END ONLY
Overall length 16m / 52’ 9.75m / 32’
Prime mover length 9.75m / 32’ -
Trailer length 5m / 16’ -
Gap between prime mover and trailer 1.25m / 4’ -
Crane reach 6.1m / 20’ 6.1m / 20’
Vehicle / trailer width 2.5m / 8.3’ 2.5m / 8.3’
Vehicle height (with crane in travelling position 4.15m / 13’ 6 4.15m / 13’ 6
Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 44,000kg (44 tonne) 26,000kg (26 tonne)
Tare (unladen weight) 16,000kg (16 tonne) approx 12,000kg (12 tonne) approx
Carrying capacity 28,000kg (28 tonne) approx 14,000kg (14 tonne) approx
EXTENDING VEHICLE (DROP & GO) - EC
This vehicle has a revolutionary sliding trailer meaning
that if access to a site is difficult, the vehicle can be sent
with the trailer retracted. This reduces the load capacity
but increases accessibility, adding fantastic flexibility to
the Tarmac fleet.
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS OPEN CLOSED
Overall length 16m / 52’ 13m / 42’
Trailer length 12.2m / 40 9.2m / 30’
Cab length 2.5m / 8’ 2.5m / 8’
Gap between trailer and cab 1.3m / 4’ 1.3m / 4’
Crane reach 4.5m / 14’6 4.5m / 14’6”
Vehicle / trailer width 2.5m / 8.3’ 2.5m / 8.3’
Vehicle height (with crane in travelling position) 4.15m / 13’.6 4.15m / 13’.6
Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 44,000kg (44 tonne) 44,000kg (44 tonne)
Tare (unladen weight) 17,000kg (17 tonne) approx 17,000kg (17 tonne) approx
Carrying capacity 27,000kg (27 tonne) approx 18,000kg (18 tonne) approx
