Alberta Transportation Axle Weight Calculator

Alberta Transportation Axle Weight Calculator

Alberta Transportation Axle Weight Limits

Axle ConfigurationMaximum Weight (kg)Description
Single Axle
Single axle, single tire7,300Standard single axle with one tire on each end.
Single axle, dual tires9,100Single axle with two tires on each end.
Tandem Axle
Tandem axle, single tire13,600Two axles with one tire on each end, spaced close together.
Tandem axle, dual tires17,000Two axles with two tires on each end, spaced close together.
Tridem Axle
Tridem axle, single tire18,000Three axles with one tire on each end, spaced close together.
Tridem axle, dual tires24,000Three axles with two tires on each end, spaced close together.
Quad Axle
Quad axle, single tire24,000Four axles with one tire on each end, spaced close together.
Quad axle, dual tires28,000Four axles with two tires on each end, spaced close together.
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2-axle vehicle17,000Total weight limit for vehicles with two axles.
3-axle vehicle24,000Total weight limit for vehicles with three axles.
4-axle vehicle31,000Total weight limit for vehicles with four axles.
5-axle vehicle39,000Total weight limit for vehicles with five axles.
Special Configurations
Truck-tractor17,000For truck-tractors used in combination with trailers.
Semi-trailer23,000For semi-trailers in combination with a truck-tractor.
Full trailer25,000For full trailers that are separate from the towing vehicle.
Seasonal Adjustments
Winter weights+10%Typically, higher limits are allowed during winter months.
Spring weights-10%Lower limits during spring thaw to protect road infrastructure.

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