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Best source for dimensions when creating custom vehicles

ebattle — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 12:47:41 GMT

Reaching out to see if anyone has come across a reliable source to get the information that the software needs. As an example, we're dealing with a contractor who knows we need to provide space for someone to pick up a 30 cubic yard dumpster.

He's provided no specs on the vehicle, and looking online all I've been able to find are specs for the dumpster itself.

Thanks,

Ervin

Re: Best source for dimensions when creating custom vehicles

Joe-Bouza — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 17:36:01 GMT

he has to tell you the expected vehicle type to pickup. once you have that manufacturer data sheets should give you enough detail

Re: Best source for dimensions when creating custom vehicles

ebattle — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 12:23:46 GMT

Thanks

They've been pretty unresponsive at this point so just waiting it out. Found this site for various construction vehicles https://www.ritchiespecs.com/ ...unfortunately, the info I need isn't here.

Re: Best source for dimensions when creating custom vehicles

nigel_peters — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 12:54:49 GMT

This is a common question, and there is no easy answer, my first point of call is the local planning department / highways agency to see if they have access guidelines, then i would look for typical vehicles used in the area but to waste collection vehicles they could be rear, side or front loaders all drastically affect the space requirements.

Most Highways agencies and manufactures publish data sheets

Re: Best source for dimensions when creating custom vehicles

Joe-Bouza — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 14:57:42 GMT

if you are in the US; my gues would be a non articulating 10-wheeler with the flatbed rollers on it