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Livestock truck
A kind of truck · also called Cattle truck, Stock truck, Livestock trailer
About
A livestock truck is a multi-deck vehicle built to haul dozens of farm animals over highway distances.
These haulers match the maximum height of most standard commercial semi-trailers while using two to four internal deck levels to stack animals. The open ventilation slats make the sides look light, but built-in loading ramps and heavy subflooring add substantial base weight. When fully loaded with cattle or pigs, the entire rig can reach common highway legal limits of 80,000 pounds (36,000 kg) or more.
From Wikipedia
Livestock transportation is the movement of livestock, by road, rail, ship, or air. Livestock are transported for many reasons, including slaughter, auction, breeding, livestock shows, rodeos, fairs, and grazing.
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Questions people ask
- How big is a livestock truck?
- A typical livestock truck is about 49 feet (15 m) long and 13.5 feet (4.1 m) tall, with an empty weight of roughly 31,000 pounds (14,000 kg). That length is roughly equal to four compact cars parked bumper to bumper.
- How much space does a livestock truck take up?
- About 154 yd³ (118 m³), the volume of its body.
Weight
15.4 US tons (14 tonnes)
- Space it takes up
- 154 yd³ (118 m³)
- Length
- 49.2 ft (15 m)
- Height
- 13.5 ft (4.1 m)
Quick answer
A typical livestock truck is about 49 feet (15 m) long and 13.5 feet (4.1 m) tall, with an empty weight of roughly 31,000 pounds (14,000 kg). That length is roughly equal to four compact cars parked bumper to bumper.
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