sch.1-sec.3Classification of tow trucks other than tray or platform tow trucks

sch.1-sec.3 Classification of tow trucks other than tray or platform tow trucks

This section states the classification of a tow truck that is not a tray or platform tow truck. The tow truck is classified as a class 1 tow truck if it— has a load capacity of at least 1.2t; and is equipped with a crane or hoist that has a safe working load of at least 1t. The tow truck is classified as a class 2 tow truck if it— has a load capacity of at least 3t; and is equipped with a crane or hoist that has a safe working load of at least 2.5t. The tow truck is classified as a class 3 tow truck if it— has a load capacity of at least 6t; and is equipped with a crane or hoist that has a safe working load of at least 5t. The tow truck is classified as a class 4 tow truck if it— has a GCM of at least 25t; and is equipped with— a tandem or tri-axle group; and a power-operated winch; and a crane or hoist that has a safe working load of at least 5t. In this section— safe working load , of a crane or hoist, means— if the manufacturer of the crane or hoist has specified a safe working load for the crane or hoist—the safe working load specified by the manufacturer; or otherwise—the safe working load for the crane or hoist certified by an engineer. (sch.1-sec.3-ssec.1) This section states the classification of a tow truck that is not a tray or platform tow truck. (sch.1-sec.3-ssec.2) The tow truck is classified as a class 1 tow truck if it— has a load capacity of at least 1.2t; and is equipped with a crane or hoist that has a safe working load of at least 1t. (sch.1-sec.3-ssec.3) The tow truck is classified as a class 2 tow truck if it— has a load capacity of at least 3t; and is equipped with a crane or hoist that has a safe working load of at least 2.5t. (sch.1-sec.3-ssec.4) The tow truck is classified as a class 3 tow truck if it— has a load capacity of at least 6t; and is equipped with a crane or hoist that has a safe working load of at least 5t. (sch.1-sec.3-ssec.5) The tow truck is classified as a class 4 tow truck if it— has a GCM of at least 25t; and is equipped with— a tandem or tri-axle group; and a power-operated winch; and a crane or hoist that has a safe working load of at least 5t. (sch.1-sec.3-ssec.6) In this section— safe working load , of a crane or hoist, means— if the manufacturer of the crane or hoist has specified a safe working load for the crane or hoist—the safe working load specified by the manufacturer; or otherwise—the safe working load for the crane or hoist certified by an engineer.

• (a) has a load capacity of at least 1.2t; and
• (b) is equipped with a crane or hoist that has a safe working load of at least 1t.
• (a) has a load capacity of at least 3t; and
• (b) is equipped with a crane or hoist that has a safe working load of at least 2.5t.
• (a) has a load capacity of at least 6t; and