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Minimum towing-vehicle specifications and undercarriage requirements for transporting mobile homes and modular building units.

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Maximum undercarriage width (Measures)

Maximum permitted width of the undercarriage of a mobile home, measured from outside of tire to outside of tire, in metres.

Minimum number of undercarriage axles (Measures)

Minimum required number of axles on the undercarriage of a mobile home or modular building unit.

  • New York
    4

    Across 2 cases, each with its own conditions.

Minimum towing vehicle GVWR (Measures)

Minimum required gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the towing unit used to tow a mobile home or modular building unit, measured in kilograms.

  • New York
    11,340 to 11,340 kg (25,000 lb to 25,000 lb)

    Across 2 cases, each with its own conditions.

Minimum towing vehicle length (Measures)

Minimum required length of the towing vehicle, measured from the front bumper to the center of the connecting hitch, in metres.

  • New York
    3.05 m (10′)

    General rule 3.05 m (10′), with 1 other case.

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