LIVESTOCK LOADING CALCULATOR

for 6 Axle Articulated Trucks Version 2012.03.16 - 13:00

Please Read the Instructions Below Before Proceeding By Clicking on the Button
Introduction
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This LIVESTOCK LOADING CALCULATOR was constructed to allow operators of livestock vehicles
to determine pen numbers for animals being transported while allowing the maximum number
of animals to be transported to meet mass limits on truck and trailer axles. The recommended
loading pattern from the Calculator also ensures animals are loaded to livestock loading density
guidelines (proposed by the Primary Industries Ministerial Council in February 2008).

There are four LIVESTOCK LOADING CALCULATORS, one for each of the following truck types:

Articulated trucks: Single trailer 6 axle combination;

Articulated trucks: B-Double 9 axle combination;

Articulated trucks: B-Triple 12 axle combination; and

Articulated trucks: A-Double 11 axle Road train: 2 trailers.

Each LIVESTOCK LOADING CALCULATOR allows the user to enter input data and obtain loading
results for each trip (computer-based), or generate tables of loading patterns for a particular
truck and animal type which can be printed out for use (book form).

This calculator is for Articulated trucks: 6 axle combination.

The LIVESTOCK LOADING CALCULATOR calculates pen numbers for sheep, pigs and cattle.
Operators can calculate pen and total numbers (of animals) for vehicles operating at general
mass limits, concessional mass limits or higher mass limits.
NOTE: The LIVESTOCK LOADING CALCULATOR does not allow calculation for a mixed load of
cattle, pigs or sheep.

The LIVESTOCK LOADING CALCULATOR requires the user to enter data on the type of animal
being transported, sheep, cattle or pigs, and key characteristics of the animals being
transported (See No.2 below). The calculator also requires the user to enter the tare weights
and dimensions of the vehicle and trailers, or alternatively the user can accept standard values
for each truck type (only if the standard values match their configuration).

While all care has been shown in the preparation of this LIVESTOCK LOADING CALCULATOR
users of the software should NOTE that the accuracy of the results obtained through the use of
the LIVESTOCK LOADING CALCULATOR depends on the accuracy of the input data (truck and
load) entered into the LIVESTOCK LOADING CALCULATOR by the users. Inaccurate input data
entered into the LIVESTOCK LOADING CALCULATOR may result in an illegal loading pattern
being generated which if followed, may lead to the truck exceeding allowable mass limits and
contravening Primary Industries density guidelines.

To ensure the LIVESTOCK LOADING CALCULATOR produces reliable results users must:

1. Set up the LIVESTOCK LOADING CALCULATOR with the correct truck and trailer/s tare
weights, dimensions and pen layout.

2. Enter accurate data for the load being transported, particularly the average live weight and
relevant characteristics of the animals being transported (eg horned or polled for cattle, wool
length and wool moisture content for sheep).

Users of the LIVESTOCK LOADING CALCULATOR should also NOTE that any deviation from the
LIVESTOCK LOADING CALCULATOR recommended loading pattern may result in the truck
exceeding allowable total and/or axle mass limits.

Users must only proceed if they have read and understood the above instructions.

To proceed click on the YES, I have read and understood the above instructions button below to
enter your data and calculate pen numbers for the stock you are transporting. The results will
be displayed at the bottom of the data entry page (labelled INPUT DETAILS) when you have
completed all the fields.

You may also print a reference booklet using the Make Booklet link above.

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the above instructions
 LIVESTOCK LOADING CALCULATOR
for 6 Axle Articulated Trucks Version 2012.03.16 - 13:00

Input Cattle Sheep Pig Varied Load

Introduction
Details Booklet Booklet Booklet Calculator

Trip Record

Origin Destination Date

Truck Details

Prime mover registration number Trailer 1 registration number Trailer 2 registration number

Does the truck comply with all of the following:

- Front Underrun Protection Device
- Cabin strength requirement (under UN ECE R29)
- ADR 80/01 or 80/02 or 80/03
Choose mass limit

Axle Tare Weights

Default tare weights Tare Weights (If different from default values)

Axle type
Axle Tare weight Axle Tare weight Axle type
(Axles/tyres)

Steer axle 4,423 1x2 Steer axle

Drive axle 6,978 2x8 Drive axle
Trailer 1 axle 8,560 3 x 12 Trailer 1 axle

Optimise using the steer axle?

Truck Dimensions

Prime Mover mm User specified values (If different from default values) mm
A. Front to centre of rear axle 5,000
B. Pin to centre of rear axle 100 < If the pin is behind the axle,
enter as a minus number

Trailer 1 User specified values (If different from default values) mm

C. Front of trailer to pin 1,066
D. Length 12,400
E. Pin to centre of rear axle 8,722
Trailer 1 width 2,400

Pen Configuration
Dimensions

Trailer 1 (length: 12400mm) User specified values (If different from default valu

Number of pens 4
Number of decks 4
Pen Dimensions

Note: Pen dimensions are measured from the front of the trailer and are assumed to be the same for all decks.

Trailer 1

Default pen dimensions

(calculated on the number of pens per deck) User specified values (If different from default valu
Front of pen Front of pen
Pen Number Rear of pen (mm) Rear of pen (mm)
(mm) (mm)
First 1. 50 2. 3,088 1. 2.
Second 3. 3,138 4. 6,175 3. 4.
Third 5. 6,200 6. 9,263 5. 6.
Fourth 7. 9,313 8. 12,350 7. 8.

Animal Details

CATTLE SHEEP PIGS

Cattle's mean Mean live weight, Mean live weight

live weight (kg) incl wool (kg) of pigs (kg)

1020 200 30

Moisture content
Horned or polled of fleece
Polled Dry

Wool length mm.

10

ChooseTo
Option Pen
Load
Densities
Less Than
and/or
Maximum
Obtain Estimate
Number of Animal Weight

Currently your truck can hold 705 animals. Load this number? Yes

If you are not loading this number, how many would you like to load?

RESULTS

PRINT SUMMARY
Summary of Specifications

Version 2012.03.16 - 13:00

Origin 0

Destination 0

Date 12/30/1899

Prime Mover Registration Number 0

Trailer 1 Registration Number 0

Truck type 6 Axle articulated

Animal type transported Pigs

Average animal live weight (kg) 30.0

Specified tare weight of axle Default

Mass Limit GML

Number of Pigs (Maximum) 705

Trailer 1
Deck 4 Pen 13 24 Pen 14 54 Pen 15 0 Pen 16 0

Deck 3 Pen 9 54 Pen 10 54 Pen 11 54 Pen 12 33

Deck 2 Pen 5 54 Pen 6 54 Pen 7 54 Pen 8 54

Deck 1 Pen 1 54 Pen 2 54 Pen 3 54 Pen 4 54

Vehicle/Axle weight summary

 Weight Steer axle Drive axle Trailer 1 tri axle Total Vehicle

Tare 4,423 6,978 8,560 19,961

Load 194 9,517 11,439 21,150

Gross 4,618 16,494 19,999 41,111

Maximum 6,000 16,500 20,000 42,500

Note: General Mass Limit (GML) has been selected.

 Input Cattle Sheep Pig Varied Load
Introduction
Details Booklet Booklet Booklet Calculator

The tables in the attached book have been derived for the following truck and trailer(s) and specified Tare
weights.

The Tables have been prepared to provide drivers with an indication of the stock that can be loaded in each pen

while maintaining at least the indicative animal welfare loading densities recently detailed in the standards and
guidelines for the land transport of animals (See Australian Standards and Guidelines for the Welfare of Animals
land transport of livestock, Public Consultation Version, Version 29 February 2008)

ensuring that the load on each axle does not exceed prescribed mass limits the vehicle is operating under.

While all care has been shown in the preparation of the Tables users of the Tables accept that they are only an
estimation of the stock which can be loaded in each pen. Consequently, no guarantee is provided regarding the
accuracy of the suggested numbers of stock which can be loaded in each pen. Confirming the accuracy and/or
usefulness of all the tables is the responsibility of the user of the tables.

If the truck, trailer or the Mass Limit you propose to operate under, do not correspond to those given in the
following Table drivers should ask for a set of tables derived for the truck/trailer/mass limit they are operating
under.
 Input Cattle Pig Varied Load
Introduction
Details Booklet Booklet Calculator

The tables in the attached book have been derived for the following truck and trailer(s) and specified Tare
weights.

The Tables have been prepared to provide drivers with an indication of the stock that can be loaded in each pen

while maintaining at least the indicative animal welfare loading densities recently detailed in the standards
and guidelines for the land transport of animals (See Australian Standards and Guidelines for the Welfare of
Animals land transport of livestock, Public Consultation Version, Version 29 February 2008)

ensuring that the load on each axle does not exceed prescribed mass limits the vehicle is operating under.

While all care has been shown in the preparation of the Tables users of the Tables accept that they are only an
estimation of the stock which can be loaded in each pen. Consequently, no guarantee is provided regarding the
accuracy of the suggested numbers of stock which can be loaded in each pen. Confirming the accuracy and/or
usefulness of all the tables is the responsibility of the user of the tables.

If the truck, trailer or the Mass Limit you propose to operate under, do not correspond to those given in the
following Table drivers should ask for a set of tables derived for the truck/trailer/mass limit they are operating
under.
 Input Cattle
Cattle Sheep Varied Load
Introduction
Details Booklet
Bookle Booklet Calculator

The tables in the attached book have been derived for the following truck and trailer(s) and specified Tare
weights.

The Tables have been prepared to provide drivers with an indication of the stock that can be loaded in
each pen

while maintaining at least the indicative animal welfare loading densities recently detailed in the
standards and guidelines for the land transport of animals (See Australian Standards and Guidelines for
the Welfare of Animals land transport of livestock, Public Consultation Version, Version 29 February
2008)

ensuring that the load on each axle does not exceed prescribed mass limits the vehicle is operating
under.

While all care has been shown in the preparation of the Tables users of the Tables accept that they are
only an estimation of the stock which can be loaded in each pen. Consequently, no guarantee is provided
regarding the accuracy of the suggested numbers of stock which can be loaded in each pen. Confirming
the accuracy and/or usefulness of all the tables is the responsibility of the user of the tables.

If the truck, trailer or the Mass Limit you propose to operate under, do not correspond to those given in
the following Table drivers should ask for a set of tables derived for the truck/trailer/mass limit they are
operating under.
 LIVESTOCK LOADING CALCULATOR
for 6 Axle Articulated Trucks Version 2012.03.16 - 13:00

InputInput Cattle Sheep Pig Varied Load

Introduction
Details
Details Booklet Booklet Booklet Calculator

Truck Details

Summary of Specifications
Version 2011.11.16 16:00 This calculator estimates Loading Density, Animal Weights, and Axle
Origin 0 Weights.

Destination 0 It may be used where animals to be loaded are different weights, or

Date 12/30/1899 have different characteristics (wool length for sheep, horned or polled
for cattle).
Prime Mover Registration Number 0
Trailer 1 Registration Number 0 It may not be used to load different species of livestock, or for very
young animals (bobby calves, piglets or lambs).
Truck type 6 Axle articulated
Specified tare weight of axle Default This calculator uses truck data entered on the Input Details page.
Mass Limits General Mass Limit (GML)

Mini Calculators

Numbers derived are estimates only. The operator must determine actual numbers.

Loading Density Estimator Animal Weight Estimator

Animal Type Animal Type
Animal Weight kg Front pen of Trailer 2 holds animals
Leave blank for pigs Leave blank for pigs
Estimated loading density per pen 25 Estimated animal weight (kg 103

Pen Loadings

Enter the number and weight of animals you wish to load in each pen

Trailer 1
Deck Pen Number Weight
Pen 16
Deck 4
 Pen 15
Deck 4
Pen 14
Pen 13
Pen 12
Pen 11
Deck 3
Pen 10
Pen 9
Pen 8
Pen 7
Deck 2
Pen 6
Pen 5
Pen 4
Pen 3
Deck 1
Pen 2
Pen 1

Results

Mean animal live weight

(kg)
Number of Cattle loaded 0

Vehicle/Axle Weight Summary

Weight Steer axle Drive axle Trailer 1 tri axle Total Vehicle

Tare 4,423 6,978 8,560 19,961

Load 0 0 0 0

Gross 4,423 6,978 8,560 19,961

Maximum 6,000 16,500 20,000 42,500