How Long Are Large Vehicles Generally?
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Large vehicles generally have length boundaries of 6 meters, 4 meters, and 3.5 meters. The length, width, and height of trucks are related to their tonnage, varying among different vehicles. Typically, the width ranges from 2 to 2.5 meters, and the length can be from several meters to over ten meters. Heavy-duty Trucks: Heavy-duty trucks refer to vehicles with a total mass exceeding 12 tons and a length over 6 meters. Medium-duty Trucks: Medium-duty trucks refer to vehicles with a total mass greater than 4.5 tons but less than 12 tons, and a length under 6 meters. Light-duty Trucks: Light-duty trucks refer to vehicles with a total mass of 4.5 tons or less and a length under 6 meters. Mini Trucks: Mini trucks refer to vehicles with a total mass less than 1.8 tons and a length of 3.5 meters or less.
I've driven large vehicles for several years, and from experience, there's quite a difference in their lengths. For example, buses are generally around 10 to 12 meters long, offering spacious interiors, but require extra caution with turning radius when parking, making urban maneuvering less convenient. Semi-trailer trucks are even longer, reaching 16 or 18 meters, commonly seen in highway transportation, but specialized training is needed to operate them; at the transport company where I worked, fleets had various sizes, with shorter urban delivery vehicles around 4 to 6 meters being more agile. Length impacts daily use—overly long vehicles often struggle to find parking in space-scarce areas and face height restrictions under bridges. Safety-wise, Chinese regulations cap total length at 17 meters to prevent traffic congestion risks—keeping this in mind is crucial when selecting a vehicle.
