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4-axle rigid · middle mile

12-wheeler

Long-haul heavy loads.

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  • 36 t gross vehicle weight MoRTH 2018
  • 2,335 SSL hires in this class Sep 2025 to Aug 2026

On the scale

Where it sits among India’s trucks

Gross vehicle weight (tonnes)
  1. Mini truck 1.74 t
  2. 6-wheeler 19 t
  3. 10-wheeler 28.5 t
  4. 12-wheeler 36 t
  5. 14-wheeler 43.5 t
  6. Container trailer 40 t
  7. Low-bed trailer ≤55 t

MoRTH advisory RT-11028/11/2017-MVL (18 Jul 2018), Annexure B, revised safe axle loads under S.O. 3467(E) of 16 Jul 2018

Frequently asked questions

How much can a 12-wheeler carry?
36 t gross vehicle weight (MoRTH, 2018). Payload is gross weight minus the truck’s own weight.
What is a 12-wheeler used for?
Long-haul heavy loads. It usually works the middle mile.
Does SSL use 12-wheelers?
Yes. Our hire slips show 2,335 hires in this class from Sep 2025 to Aug 2026 (10- to 16-wheelers combined).

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