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Semi-trailer truck
A kind of truck · also called Semi truck, Tractor-trailer, 18-wheeler, Big rig, Articulated lorry
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A semi-trailer truck is a heavy freight vehicle that stretches longer than four average passenger cars parked end to end.
The overall length of a semi-trailer truck can vary depending on cab design and whether it pulls a single trailer or multiple trailers. While an empty truck weighs around 33,000 pounds (15,000 kg), carrying cargo can push its total weight up to legal highway limits of 80,000 pounds (36,000 kg) or more. Compared to standard straight trucks or delivery vans, a semi requires vastly wider clearance and turning space to maneuver through intersections.
From Wikipedia
A semi-trailer truck is the combination of a tractor unit and one or more semi-trailers to carry freight. A semi-trailer attaches to the tractor with a type of hitch called a fifth wheel.
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- How big is a semi-trailer truck?
- A typical semi-trailer truck measures about 71.9 feet (21.9 m) long, stands 13.5 feet (4.1 m) tall, and weighs roughly 33,000 pounds (15,000 kg) unladen. That length is comparable to a standard bowling lane, while its roof easily clears a single-story house.
Weight
16.5 US tons (15 tonnes)
- Length
- 71.9 ft (21.9 m)
- Height
- 13.5 ft (4.1 m)
Quick answer
A typical semi-trailer truck measures about 71.9 feet (21.9 m) long, stands 13.5 feet (4.1 m) tall, and weighs roughly 33,000 pounds (15,000 kg) unladen. That length is comparable to a standard bowling lane, while its roof easily clears a single-story house.
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