44 Tonne Trucks for Sale (817)

44 tonnes trucks (or 44 tonners) are all three axle tractor units used in combination with three axle semi-trailers. these are the most common body type of all trucks in the UK – but they hardly exist in the rest of Europe. The gross vehicle weight of the tractor unit is really 26 tonnes (as it only has three axles) but truck buyers always the gross combined weight (GCW), or gross train weight, (GTW) is 44 tonnes, as the tractor unit is of no use on its own. Used 44 Tonne Trucks – The UK is unique across Europe (even before Brexit was even mentioned) as the European standard is 40 tonnes GVW from a two axle tractor unit and trailer.

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44 tonne Axle Configurations

The axle layout of the semi trailer is usually a standard tri-axle layout with three axles lined up towards the rear of the trailer.  The tractor unit could have one drive axle (6×2) or two drive axles (6×4).

For 6×2 tractor units, the non-drive axle will typically be able to lift off the floor when not fully loaded at 44 tonnes. The extra axle should only be lowered if the GTW is greater than 40 tonnes.  This saves on tyre wear and fuel costs plus makes the truck slightly easier to manoeuvre.

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Truckpages Issue 220 is out now

Mercedes fans will like this week's front cover truck - it's an Actros 2545 - nothing unusual abou that - except this one has a huge three pointed star on the side of the cab. The 2014 truck is a 6x2 midlift, looks well maintained and is available from Plantmaster - see the full contact details on their advert on the inside front cover. Click to Read Page Turn Magazine Click Image to Read Use the form at the bottom of the page to add your email address to be advised every time the page-turn is published. Please contact us…

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Truckpages Issue 218 is out now

The keen-eyed amongst our truck buyers will see that the pair of Mercedes trucks on this week's front cover are not Actros units, but the beefed-up construction versions, the Arocs. Both 2546 models with 460hp, these are 6x2 models from 2015 with day cabs. This type of configuration doesn't appear every day, but are ideal for high payload operation for bulk work. They are available at G. C. Rickards - all the contact details are available on Page 14. Click to Read Page Turn Magazine Click Image to Read Use the form at the bottom of the page to add…

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Truckpages Issue 217 is out now

Normal service is resumed as we feature a beautiful Scania V8 tractor unit for sale on this week's front cover. This example is from MV Commercial's stock and is the 2020 S Series 650S version with a rear lift tag axle in addition to all the bells and whistles including Kelsa bars, air horns, side skirts and beacons. If this is too rich for your blood, check out the MV advert on the outside back cover for a slightly older 2019 V8 Scania tractor unit - an R Series R520 with a midlift axle but still has all the bells…

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Flexible Iveco S-Way trucks join the growing North Kent Distribution fleet

Supplied by Acorn Truck Sales, four new Iveco S-Way 530hp 6x2 (AS440S53TX/P) and three flagship Iveco S-Way 570hp 6x2 (AS440S57TX/FP) have recently joined North Kent Distribution’s fleet of 50 vehicles. The company knows all about efficient fleet management and what a difference having the right truck for the mission makes.  With different power ratings at its disposal, North Kent Distribution can maximise efficiency and ‘mission match’ each truck.  The Cursor 13 engine powers both variants, with the Iveco S-Way 530hp supplying an excellent blend of capabilities and efficiency, while the most powerful Iveco S-Way 570hp delivers ease of performance when…

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Mercedes Actros ‘L’ Promotes ‘V’ for Victory

If you are wondering what the ‘L’ means in the Actros L, it now applies to all four- and six-wheeled tractor units with single or double drive axles, and 18- and 26-tonne rigid chassis, that have flat-floored GigaSpace, BigSpace or Stream Space cabs in the wider (2.5m) of the two widths available. Devon haulier Wains Transport has just added an Actros ‘L’ onto their fleet, joining another Actros at Wains and both are comfortably ahead of any other vehicles on fuel consumption on the operator’s 25-strong fleet. “We don’t measure mpg obsessively, because there’s a lot of variation in the…

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Tractor Unit - Standard
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DAF
Model
CF
Location
Lot No: 360.0 6×2 – Midlift – Unit MoT: 2024-08-31T00:00:00Z .VAT on Hammer: Y. DIRECT RENTAL COMPANY Registration no:RX68YJR
For Auction at Protruck, Belton, Doncaster on 2024-05-22
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Tractor Unit - Standard
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Mercedes
Model
Actros
Location
MERCEDES ACTROS 2017 GOOD CONDITION AUTOMATIC GEARBOX SLEEPER CAB AIR SUSPENSION 6×2 MILEAGE SHOWING 695483.7KM TRACTOR UNIT LOADING AND DELIVERY AVALIBLE This item is located in Doncaster , South Yorkshire
For Auction at Doncaster , South Yorkshire – closing date: 2024-05-23
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Tractor Unit - Standard
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Mercedes
Model
Actros
Location
MOT VALID: 30/06/2024
MERCEDES ACTROS 2545… CHOICE OF 3, STREAMSPACE HIGH ROOF SLEEPER CAB, EURO 6, 2 PEDAL, 6X2 TRACTOR UNIT, AVAILABLE NOW!!!
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Tractor Unit - Standard
Make
Mercedes
Model
Actros
Location
This 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ ACTROS 2545 is for sale in the North East of England in County Durham.
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Tractor Unit - Standard
Make
Mercedes
Model
Actros
Location
Ready to Go: Mercedes-Benz Actros Tractor Unit – Quick Spec: – 67 Plate – Automatic – Big Space Cab – 3600mm Wheelbase – 6×2 Tag Axle – Double Bunk – In Cab Fridge – FORS Silver kit fitted – Top Kelsa Bar with Spot Lights – Fixed Fifth Wheel
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Tractor Unit - Standard
Make
Mercedes
Model
Actros
Location
67 Plate Mercedes Actros 2545 6×2 Mid Lift Tractor Unit – 2 Pedal Auto, Single Sleeper cab, Sling 5th wheel, Under Bunk Fridge – Fitted with Hyva Pack 3 line Hydraulics – Options include: Top Kelsa Bar with 4 Lamps and Two Beacon
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Tractor Unit - Standard
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Mercedes
Model
Actros
Location
MOT VALID: 31/08/2024
MERCEDES ACTROS 2545… CHOICE OF 3, STREAMSPACE HIGH ROOF SLEEPER CAB, EURO 6, 2 PEDAL, 6X2 TRACTOR UNIT, AVAILABLE NOW!!!
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Tractor Unit - Standard
Make
MAN
Model
TGX
Location
2018 (67) PLATE MAN TGX 26.460 XLX, Euro 6, MOT November 2024, 460hp, Single Sleeper XLX Cab, Automatic Gearbox, Mid Lift, Leather seats, Fridge, Sliding 5th Wheel. 
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Tractor Unit - Standard
Make
Mercedes
Model
Actros
Location
2018 Mercedes Actros 2545 6×2 Mid Lift Axle Tractor Unit – Hydra Pack Power Take Off (3 Line Hydraulics Vacuum Tanker Spec) – Mercedes Refinements, – 2 Pedal Automatic Gearbox, Under Bunk Fridge,, Sliding Fifth Wheel, Single Sleeper, Top Bar with 4 Spots , 2 Beacons, Aircon, Blue Tooth , Multi...
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Tractor Unit - Standard
Make
Scania
Model
R Series
Location
2006 Scania R Series R420 6×2 Mid Lift Sleeper Cab Euro 3 PDE Engine Manual Gearbox 775000 kms
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Tractor Unit - Standard
Make
Scania
Model
R Series
Location
2015 Scania R450 Euro 6 6×2 Rear Lift Highline Tractor Unit. – 12 Speed Opticruise Gearbox. – Twin Line PTO Hydraulics. – Twin Bunks. – Air Conditioning. – Full Wind Deflector Kit. – Radio/Stereo. – Excellent Condition. – We can organise shipping to...
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Tractor Unit - Standard
Make
Mercedes
Model
Actros
Location
This 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ ACTROS 2545 is for sale in the North East of England in County Durham.
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Tractor Unit - Standard
Make
Scania
Model
R Series
Location
Walter Carefoot & Sons (Transport) Ltd Sale Number: 657 2017 Scania R450 6×2 Mini Mid Lift Tractor Unit – Tipping Gear, Side Cameras & Sensors, Kelsa Light Bar, Onboard Weighing System – 2 Pedal Opticruise – Reg: PO17 UFM – MOT: April 2025 – Kms: 651108
For Auction at...
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Tractor Unit - Standard
Make
Mercedes
Model
Actros
Location
ALLOY WHEELS, FULL ALLOY CHEQUER PLATE CHASSIS INFILL.3 X KELSA LIGHT BAN & REAR CAB FAIRING LIGHTS ETCFRIDGE, 1/2 LEATHER SEATS .AMBER BEACONS, SIDESKIRTS.2 PIPE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM.
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Tractor Unit - Standard
Make
Scania
Model
S Series
Location
For Auction at CVA Carr Hill Industrial Estate, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 8DE on 2024-05-21
*DONCASTER* HIGHLINE CAB, A/C, MID-LIFT, LEATHER, SAT NAV, FRIDGE, MICROWAVE* Price is Plus VAT * Reg No: PO67VDM Weekly auctions featuring stock from Doncaster, Hemel Hempstead & Scotland. Viewing Monday-Friday by...
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Tractor Unit - Standard
Make
Scania
Model
R Series
Location
2016 Scania R450 Euro 6 6×2 Highline Topline Tractor Unit. – 12 Speed Opticruise Gearbox. – Twin Bunk. – Fridge. – Twin Fuel Tanks. – Radio/Stereo. – Excellent Condition. – We can organise shipping to any worldwide destination – Contact for a quote....
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Tractor Unit - Standard
Make
Mercedes
Model
Actros
Location
MERCEDES ACTROS 2545 3 AXLE TRACTOR UNIT COMES WITH: HIGH CAB AIR CON WIND KIT LIGHT BA ALL IN GOOD CONDITION READY FOR WORK 2014 700 K MILES 450 HP LITERS AUTOMATIC LOADING AND DELIVERY AVAILABLE This item is located in Doncaster , South Yorkshire
For Auction at Doncaster , South Yorkshire – closing date:...
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Tractor Unit - Standard
Make
Volvo
Model
FH
Location
2015 Volvo FH 460 Euro 6 6×2 Midlift Globetrotter Tractor Unit. – 12 Speed I-Shift Gearbox.� – Twin Bunk. – Full Wind Deflector Kit. – Radio/Stereo.� – Excellent Condition. – We can organise shipping to any worldwide destination – Contact for a quote....
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Tractor Unit - Standard
Make
Scania
Model
R Series
Location
2014 Scania R450 Euro 6 6×2 Rear Lift Highline Tractor Unit. – 12 Speed Opticruise Gearbox.� – Twin Bunks. – Air Conditioning. – Full Wind Deflector Kit.� – Twin Line PTO Tipping Equipment. – Radio/Stereo. – Excellent Condition. – We can organise...
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Tractor Unit - Standard
Make
Mercedes
Model
Actros
Location
2022 MERCEDES ACTROS 2548.142661km, BIGSPACE TWIN BUNKS, HR SLEEPER, SAV NAV, BHP 480, WHEELBASE 4.1M, FRIDGE, DVS KIT, ANDERSON CONNECTOR, AUTO, EURO 6, DRIVER RED SEAT BELT
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