Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2007C00223:body:0:p5
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2007C00223
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 13541–16631

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 Tuck' 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 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', Part 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 whist 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 ADR 13/... "Installation of Lighting and Light-Signalling Devices"; 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' shad be equipped with not less than 3 portable warning devices complying with the Standard Specification for warning signs set out in AS E38-1962 "Portable Warning Signs for Motor Vehicles"  including Amendment 1[#].
44.2.2.5.                    Fire Extinguisher

         Every 'Tow Truck' shall be equipped with a fire extinguisher of not less than 4.5 litres