ratcatcher Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 6 hours ago, Searat7 said: Did anyone else notice the bald tires on the trailer ? Also I question whether the truck is built to tow a trailer, never mind a very heavy trailer. The sentence is an absolute joke 6,000 B and a 6 month driving suspension after he admitted being drunk. This guy should be in jail and his truck drivers license should be permanently revoked. "Also I question whether the truck is built to tow a trailer, never mind a very heavy trailer." This was the type of tractor/truck unit similar to the one in this incident, a 10 wheel Hino tractor unit. . It is designed to attach to a 40' semi trailer like this The incompetent driver took the corner too fast for his vehicle and load. It is obvious the 40' container was properly secured as it stayed attached to the trailer unit. The report that it was carrying 46 tonnes of soybeans is rubbish. 40 FT. STANDARD CONTAINER Dimensions: Length Width Height Overall 40' = 12192 mm 8' = 2438 mm 8' 6" = 2591 mm Internal 39' 5.25"= 12022 mm 7' 5.625" = 2352 mm 7' 10.25" = 2395 mm Door Opening 7' 8.25" = 2343 mm 7' 5.75" = 2280 mm Weights: Max. Gross 67200 lbs = 30480 kg Tare 8600 lbs = 3900 kg Max. Payload 58600 lbs = 26580 kg Cube: 2392 cu. ft. = 67.7 m3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
car720 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 19 hours ago, kannot said: I wouldnt rely on that nonsense too much Most wouldn't believe it of me, would they, but I see it in front of me every day yet I am a deist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawrenceN Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 16 hours ago, Emmess said: Wonder what kind of training can save you in this situation. Just sheer luck saved him! Or you could read the story to find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Weird Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 20 hours ago, colinneil said: 26 tonne is the max amount of weight allowed in a 40 foot container, also in UK/ Europe 44 tonne is the max total weight truck/ trailer/ load, so i think it is the same here. Why would you just "think" that, this is not the UK or Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Weird Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Surprised that no one has commented on the structural integrity of the Fortuner that wasn't completely flattened and protected the driver. Toyota should be using this for a PR exercise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee2 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 3 hours ago, ratcatcher said: "Also I question whether the truck is built to tow a trailer, never mind a very heavy trailer." This was the type of tractor/truck unit similar to the one in this incident, a 10 wheel Hino tractor unit. . It is designed to attach to a 40' semi trailer like this The incompetent driver took the corner too fast for his vehicle and load. It is obvious the 40' container was properly secured as it stayed attached to the trailer unit. The report that it was carrying 46 tonnes of soybeans is rubbish. 40 FT. STANDARD CONTAINER Dimensions: Length Width Height Overall 40' = 12192 mm 8' = 2438 mm 8' 6" = 2591 mm Internal 39' 5.25"= 12022 mm 7' 5.625" = 2352 mm 7' 10.25" = 2395 mm Door Opening 7' 8.25" = 2343 mm 7' 5.75" = 2280 mm Weights: Max. Gross 67200 lbs = 30480 kg Tare 8600 lbs = 3900 kg Max. Payload 58600 lbs = 26580 kg Cube: 2392 cu. ft. = 67.7 m3 After observing how high sugarcane is stacked on trailers, it could be possible that 47T. is close. Depending on the soybeans moisture content and the trailers nearly 2400 cubic feet capacity it could possibly exceed that. In the US, high monetary fines discourage overweight payloads, prevent accidents and road damage but not here in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0815 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 On 5/28/2018 at 9:22 AM, lanista said: I saw it on TV this morning. No one cut off that idiot. He was trying to turn left on a very small intersection not suitable for any heavy commercial vehicles expecially trailers. The shipping container simply rolled off to the right and pancaked the poor guy in the Toyota stationary in the left lane. Absolute madness. Never drive in Thailand. So the intersection is responsible, never the driver ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atyclb Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 21 hours ago, Megasin1 said: 6000thb and a 6 month licence suspension....unbelievable !! what happened to the 100,000 - 200,000 thb? that applies to late evening police shakedown points Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 On 5/29/2018 at 2:26 AM, Fish Head Soup said: If your idea of someone having good luck is a 40+ ton wagon crushing their car with them inside it then I'd hate to know what you think being unlucky is. Mrs C has been telling me that there have been numerous lottery winners using the last 2 numbers of the Fortuner - especially in the illegal lottery. Maybe the "unlucky" victim is one of them - hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Head Soup Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 7 minutes ago, chickenslegs said: Mrs C has been telling me that there have been numerous lottery winners using the last 2 numbers of the Fortuner - especially in the illegal lottery. Maybe the "unlucky" victim is one of them - hope so. Number 95 there's a 'news' article posted already about it. His wife only bought one ticket outside the hospital. ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr E Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 (edited) Reminds me of Super Dave way back: "I'll buy you a beer later." "My nose is bleeding." Nasty experience all the same. Hope he pulls through. Fortuner driver that is. Cars are designed for rollover, front and rear impact. But not Thai retard truck drivers' actions. Maybe a design rethink is needed for the Thai market. Edited June 3, 2018 by Mr E Poor link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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