Class 4 licence holder

chev-craig, Feb 20, 4:31pm
i have recently got my class 4 licence. i can not find in my training book if this allows me to legaly operate a 8 wheeler can anybody help!

theram1, Feb 20, 4:41pm
weight limits apply an eight wheeler wont exceed it.

http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/factsheets/11/driver-licence-classes.html

anita481, Feb 20, 5:18pm
yes it does.

mber2, Feb 20, 7:13pm
Class 4 Drivers Licence.
A Class 4 drivers licence is needed to operate a heavy rigid truck with a weight of more than 18,000kgs (Unit standard 17576).

Some trucks are 6 wheels some are 8 wheels to carry this wieght

flashgordon_nz, Feb 20, 7:45pm
If I recall correctly, yes, a 6 or 8 wheeler, over 18t, without a trailer. For that, you then need your 5, and will find your weights are such that it doesn't fall under a 3

sas777, Feb 20, 11:56pm
Working on drill rigs, some are road legal but overweight for their configuration. If over (I think) 33 tonnes we had to fit an air operated tag axle on the 6 wheelers to bring them up to 8 wheelers, and the extra axle would be raised for roundabouts and tight corners to prevent scrubbing. All the drivers had class 4's and this was accepted as the trucks were classed as rigids.