Load Stability Guide

Centre of Gravity in Truck Loading

Where you place cargo determines how weight distributes across axles, how the truck handles in corners, and whether the load is legally compliant.

Longitudinal CoG

Affects axle loads

Lateral CoG

< 50 mm off centre

Vertical CoG

Affects rollover

CTU Code

IMO / ILO / UNECE

CoG Position & Axle Load Simulator

Drag the slider to shift cargo CoG and see axle loads update in real time

FRONT (kingpin) REAR (bogie)
Cargo CoG — 4.8 m from front
Kingpin load 15,500 kg
limit 12,000 kg OVER LIMIT
Bogie load 10,500 kg
limit 21,000 kg OK
CoG Planning Guide

How to control CoG in truck loading

Follow this sequence when planning a load.

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CoG Regulations

CoG rules and limits at a glance

Based on CTU Code, EN 12195-1:2010, and EC Directive 96/53.

Lateral CoG tolerance

≤ 50 mm

From centreline

Kingpin load limit

12,000 kg

EU 5th wheel

Trailer bogie limit

21,000 kg

Dual axle ≥ 1.3 m

CTU Code

Required

International moves

Lateral CoG asymmetry

Max 50 mm off-centre

Vertical CoG and rollover

Keep CoG low

CTU Code documentation

Mandatory

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