Alkota TrailersTRAILER PAYLOAD &
Engineering Educational Tool
TRAILER PAYLOAD &
TOWING ESTIMATOR.
1,000 litres of water weighs exactly 1,000 kilograms (one metric tonne). This tool provides preliminary estimates of Maximum Authorised Mass (MAM), unladen tare mass, and water payload dynamics for UK mobile cleaning operations. Final towing suitability, axle loading, and regulatory compliance must be verified for the specific vehicle/trailer combination.
Quick Chassis Presets:
Input Trailer Mass & Capacities
2,700 kg
1,000kg (Compact)2,700kg (Standard Tandem)3,500kg (UK Legal Max)
950 kg
1,000 Litres (1,000 kg)
0L (Mains-Fed)1,000L (1 Tonne)2,000L (2 Tonnes)
~70kg for 80L diesel
~150kg for dual reels + vaults
Tow Vehicle Braked Capacity Check
kg vehicle braked towing limit
✓ Vehicle capacity (3500kg) meets or exceeds trailer MAM (2700kg).
Calculated Total Wet Weight
Utilization: 80%530kg PAYLOAD MARGIN
Unladen Chassis & Skid:950 kg
Water Payload (1000L):+1,000 kg
Fuel Mass:+70 kg
Accessories / Vaults:+150 kg
Chassis MAM Limit:2,700 kg
Important Engineering & Legal Notice: This estimator provides preliminary calculations based on configured capacities. Axle load distribution, noseweight on the towbar, and specific vehicle Gross Train Weight (GTW) must be verified for the final physical rig.
For definitive UK driving licence towing entitlement and vehicle limits, consult official GOV.UK Towing Regulations.