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The meanings of the individual fields found on the data plate – figure (1.1) are presented in
table (1.1).
TABLE 1.1
Markings on data plate
ITEM
General description and purpose
A
B
Symbol /Type
C
Year of manufacture
D
Seventeen digit serial number (VIN)
E
Official certificate number
F
Tare weight
G
Maximum gross weight
H
Carrying capacity
I
Permissible hitching system loading
J
Permissible axle 1 load
Permissible axle 2 load
K
1.1.1 AXLE IDENTIFICATION
The factory number of the axle shaft and its type are stamped onto the data plate secured to
the axle shaft beam. In the event of ordering a replacement part it you must know the trans-
shipment trailer factory number and axle type.
TIP
In the event of ordering a replacement part or in the case of the appearance of problems
it is often essential to give the factory numbers of parts or the VIN number of the trailer,
therefore it is recommended that these numbers are inscribed in the spaces below.
MARKING
1.3
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