If an item of construction equipment which weighs less than 4,536 kg (10,000 lb.) is transported on a flatbed or drop-deck trailer, must the accessory equipment be lowered to the deck of the trailer?
Section § 393.130: What are the rules for securing heavy vehicles, equipment and machinery?
Guidance Q&A
Question 1: If an item of construction equipment which weighs less than 4,536 kg (10,000 lb.) is transported on a flatbed or drop-deck trailer, must the accessory equipment be lowered to the deck of the trailer?
Guidance: No. However, the accessory equipment must be properly secured using locking pins or similar devices in order to prevent either the accessory equipment or the item of construction equipment itself from shifting during transport.
Regulatory Topic:
Must cargo weighing less than 10,000 pounds be transported on the deck of a trailer?
Effective Date: Sunday, May 4, 1997
Issued Date: Friday, April 4, 1997