When 6x2/4 midlift is helpful?

[sakutaszn]

In real life, I saw many container truck uses 6x2/4 midlift but they don't lower down the axle, so when they actually use it, and is it really any good from technical side to use 6x2/4 midlift? (like fuel consumption, tyre wear, turning radius and such)

I don't really care such thing just kinda curious about it, I usually use 4x2 or 6x4 but I want to use other configuration and see how they perform. So what's your thoughts? type below 👇

[SecretOne]

Usually the 6x2/4 is raised when running empty/light loads in trailer or without trailer as is more efficient and better turning.
They drop the axle when a heavy load is on the trailer to help spread the load.

[Briannospam]

Originally posted by SecretOne:

Usually the 6x2/4 is raised when running empty/light loads in trailer or without trailer as is more efficient and better turning.
They drop the axle when a heavy load is on the trailer to help spread the load.

Moreover:
Both irl and in the game there are laws and rules for how much weight the axles may carry.
If the player in the game settings has chosen automatic lowering of liftable axles, it will not be possible to lift these if the load is too heavy for it.

Furthermore, in the game it is limited how much the different trailers can load, depending on the number of their axles, you will in the job markets not be able to find loads that are heavier than the trailer must carry, here are some examples:
Various closed trailers:
1 axle = max 15 tons
2 axles = max 23 tons
3 axles = max 24 tons
4 axles = max 24 tons
Double 3 + 1 = max 34 tons
Double 3 + 2 = max 40 tons
Double 3 + 3 = max 40 tons
Link with 6 axles = max 40 tons
HCT double 3 + 2 + 3 = max 49 tons

Tanker with 2 axles = max 26 tons
Tanker with 3 axles = max 32 tons

Dumper short with 2 axles max 22 tons
Dumper short with 3 axles max 27 tons
Dumper long with 3 axles max 28 tons

[SecretOne]

Originally posted by Briannospam:

Originally posted by SecretOne:

Usually the 6x2/4 is raised when running empty/light loads in trailer or without trailer as is more efficient and better turning.
They drop the axle when a heavy load is on the trailer to help spread the load.

Moreover:
Both irl and in the game there are laws and rules for how much weight the axles may carry.
If the player in the game settings has chosen automatic lowering of liftable axles, it will not be possible to lift these if the load is too heavy for it.

Furthermore, in the game it is limited how much the different trailers can load, depending on the number of their axles, you will in the job markets not be able to find loads that are heavier than the trailer must carry, here are some examples:
Various closed trailers:
1 axle = max 15 tons
2 axles = max 23 tons
3 axles = max 24 tons
4 axles = max 24 tons
Double 3 + 1 = max 34 tons
Double 3 + 2 = max 40 tons
Double 3 + 3 = max 40 tons
Link with 6 axles = max 40 tons
HCT double 3 + 2 + 3 = max 49 tons

Tanker with 2 axles = max 26 tons
Tanker with 3 axles = max 32 tons

Dumper short with 2 axles max 22 tons
Dumper short with 3 axles max 27 tons
Dumper long with 3 axles max 28 tons

Thanks Brian for that extra info, nice to know but in game I don't care as I do not use my own trailers.

[sakutaszn]

Originally posted by SecretOne:

Usually the 6x2/4 is raised when running empty/light loads in trailer or without trailer as is more efficient and better turning.
They drop the axle when a heavy load is on the trailer to help spread the load.

so 6x2/4 midlift axle setup is just the same with 6x4 and both have their advantages and disadvantages like that?

[SecretOne]

I think most 6x4 are both driven wheels, I think 6x2/4 only 2 wheels are driven.

[sakutaszn]

Originally posted by SecretOne:

I think most 6x4 are both driven wheels, I think 6x2/4 only 2 wheels are driven.

yep that's what I thought....Thanks guys

[MirkoC407]

Beside technical restrictions due to axle load there can also be tax issues. In the UK a 4x2 has to either be downgraded to 38t gross weight or will be taxed significantly higher wit 44t gross weight. Of course the factor behind it is axle load again. But while you technically could drive with 2 axles it is cheaper to have the 3rd one and pay less tax.

[Allinb7own]

Originally posted by MirkoC407:

Beside technical restrictions due to axle load there can also be tax issues. In the UK a 4x2 has to either be downgraded to 38t gross weight or will be taxed significantly higher wit 44t gross weight. Of course the factor behind it is axle load again. But while you technically could drive with 2 axles it is cheaper to have the 3rd one and pay less tax.

In UK there is no exception, a 2 axle tractor unit cannot run 44 tonne!

[MirkoC407]

Then at least 38 - 40. The tax flips at 38t, whatever the maximum permittet weight for a 2+3 axle combination finally is. 40 would be logical as this was given under EU harmonization. No idea if that "old EU" rule was already dumped overboard this year.

[Allinb7own]

Originally posted by MirkoC407:

Then at least 38 - 40. The tax flips at 38t, whatever the maximum permittet weight for a 2+3 axle combination finally is. 40 would be logical as this was given under EU harmonization. No idea if that "old EU" rule was already dumped overboard this year.

if your trailer has 3 axles then you could run the 4x2 at 40 tonne, if 2 axles then it would be the 38.