Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2007C00224:body:0:p5
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2007C00224
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 13665–16686

tonnes and shall be equipped with a 'Crane' with a safe working load of not less than 5 tonnes.  A Class 3 'Tow Truck' shall be limited to the lifting and carrying. or towing of motor vehicles with a gross mass not exceeding 12 tonnes.

44.2.2.1.4.              Class 4

         A 'Tow Truck' of this class shall have a minimum 'Gross Combination Mass' rating. of 25 tonnes and shall be equipped with at least the following:

44.2.2.1.4.1.       tandem rear 'Axle Group';
44.2.2.1.4.2.       a 'Crane' of safe working load not less than 5 tonnes;
44.2.2.1.4.3.       a power operated winch; and
44.2.2.1.4.4.       air brake facilities for connecting to
44.2.2.1.4.5.       towed vehicles.
44.2.2.2.                    'Crane'
44.2.2.2.1.              The design, construction and marking, of the 'Crane', its attachments and supporting structure shall be in accordance with the requirements of Australian Standard 1418 "Rules for Cranes", Pan 1 (1977- "General Requirements") and Part 5 (1980- "Mobile Cranes") and be approved by the relevant authority supervising lifting appliances.
44.2.2.2.2.              The 'Crane' shall be located and mounted on the vehicle in the manner directed by the said authority.
44.2.2.2.3.              Every 'Tow Truck' shall be provided with means for supporting the load in its raised position whilst under tow.
44.2.2.3.                    General Requirements
44.2.2.3.1.              Every 'Tow Truck' shall be fitted with dual tyres on   the wheels of the rear 'Axle Group'.
44.2.2.3.2.              Every 'Tow Truck' shall be equipped with suitable   spacer bars and safety chains to enable the driver thereof to exercise efficient control over the towed vehicle whilst being towed.
44.2.2.3.2.1.       Spacer bars shall be of such design as to minimise any damage to the towed vehicle which could be caused by the 'Tow Truck' or its equipment.
44.2.2.3.3.              Every 'Tow Truck' shall have its class as determined by application of clause 44.2.2.1 clearly marked on some conspicuous part of its right-hand side.  The letters shall be at least 50 mm high and 25 mm wide.
44.2.2.4.                    Additional Lamps and Warning Signs
44.2.2.4.1.              Every 'Tow Truck' shall be equipped with:
44.2.2.4.1.1.       a flashing amber light which shall comply with the provisions of section 44.2.7; and
44.2.2.4.1.2.       an adjustable white lamp so mounted that during the hours of darkness it will illuminate the area in which the coupling of 'Tow Truck' to any vehicle to be lifted, carried or towed is to be effected.
44.2.2.4.2.              Every 'Tow Truck' shall have equipment which can be placed on the towed vehicle and connected electrically to the 'Tow Truck' so as to enable the requirements of ADR 13/... to be complied with
44.2.2.4.3.              Every 'Tow Truck' shall be equipped with not less than 3 portable warning devices complying with the Standard Specification for warning signs set out in AS E38-1962 1 portable Warning Signs for Motor