Meaning of B-double | Babel Free

Definitions

A truck and trailer combination consisting of a prime mover coupled to two trailers without the use of a dolly-converter with a drawbar (A-coupling).

Australia

Examples

“B-Doubles were initially developed in Canada, as B-Trains.”

“Australian B-doubles generally have eight or nine axles, with increasing interest in Quad-axle B-doubles for some applications, including the carriage of two 40 foot containers through urban areas.”

“I mean there were the little things like the B-double that was allowed in the town and actually allowed to park in the street until it was ready to leave on its next trip. Not only is this illegal but a B-double is not allowed to leave the designated route at any time.”

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