Chassis and bodywork dimensions

Bodywork Exchange Parameters

The standardised chassis and bodywork dimensions, Bodywork Exchange Parameters (BEP)1 according to ISO 21308, are presented here in addition to a number of Scania dimensions.

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For more information and how to calculate see document “chassis dimensions” (Chassis Dimensions (scania.com)

BEP – length dimensions

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Assignment

Description

BEP-L001Overall lengthDistance from front edge of vehicle to rear edge of vehicle, including accessories in both front and rear ends.
BEP-L002Front reference point for measuringDistance from the centre of the first front axle to the front reference point for measuring.
BEP-L003Rear reference point for measuringDistance from the first driven rear axle to the rear reference point for measuring.
BEP-L010Total wheel baseDistance between centre of first front axle to the centre of the last axle.
BEP-L011Configuration wheel baseDistance between centre of first front axle to the centre of first driven rear axle.
BEP-L012.nWheel space from n to n+1 axleDistance between centre of wheels on n-th and (n+1)‑th axles.
BEP-L013Theoretical wheel base of front axle combinationDistance between first front axle to calculated mass line of front axle combination.
BEP-L014Theoretical wheel base of rear axle combinationDistance between first driven rear axle to calculated mass line of rear axle combination.
BEP-L015Theoretical wheel baseDistance between the calculated mass lines of front and rear axle combinations.
BEP-L016Front vehicle overhangDistance between front edge of vehicle and centre of wheel on first axle.
BEP-L017Rear vehicle overhangDistance between centre of last axle and rearmost part of vehicle.
BEP-L018Front frame overhangDistance from foremost edge of front frame to centre of first front axle.
BEP-L019Rear frame overhangDistance between the centre of last axle to rearmost edge of frame side member.
BEP-L020Rear frame overhang from first driven rear axleDistance between the centre of first driven rear axle to rearmost edge of frame side member.
BEP-L021Technical overhang lengthDistance between calculated mass lines of rear axle combination and rearmost edge of vehicle or bodywork.
BEP-L022.nTyre diameter on n-th axleTyre, free diameter, on n-th axle.
BEP-L023Rear under-run protection, longitudinal positionDistance between the last axle and the rear face of the rear under-run protection, minimum and fixed position.
BEP-L024Rear under-run protection, longitudinal positionDistance between the last axle and the rear face of the rear under-run protection, maximum position of adjustable under-run protection.
BEP-L030.p.tStart of chassis-mounted object, lengthDistance between the centre of the first front axle and the foremost part of object p mounted on the chassis.
BEP-L031.p.tEnd of chassis-mounted object, lengthDistance between the centre of the first front axle and the rearmost end of object p mounted on the chassis.
BEP-L032Length of frame from centre of first front axleDistance between the centre of the first front axle and the rear end of the chassis.
BEP-L033Minimum length of frame from centre of first front axleMinimum distance between the centre of the first front axle and the rear end of the chassis.
BEP-L034Front edge of front cross-memberDistance from front edge of front cross-member to centre of first front axle.
BEP-L035Towing member reference positionDistance from centre of the first driven rear axle to rear cross-member mounting surface for trailer couplings.
BEP-L036.n.tDistance to the front edge of the n-th front intermediate cross-memberDistance from the centre of the first front axle to the front edge of the n-th intermediate cross-member on the centre-line of the chassis.
BEP-L037.n.tDistance to the front edge of the n-th rear intermediate cross-memberDistance from the centre of the first driven rear axle to the front edge of the n-th intermediate cross-member on the centre-line of the chassis.
BEP-L038.n.tDistance to the hole pattern in the front part of frameDistance from the centre of the first front axle to the index point for positioning, of the n-th hole pattern in frame.
BEP-L039.n.tDistance to the hole pattern in the rear part of frameDistance from the centre of the first driven rear axle to the index point for positioning, of the n-th hole pattern in frame.
BEP-L040.nStart of restricted area within frameDistance between the centre of the first front axle and the beginning of the n-th restricted area within the chassis frame.
BEP-L041.nEnd of restricted area within frameDistance between the centre of the first front axle and the end of the n-th restricted area within the chassis frame.
BEP-L042.nFirst front axle centre to n-th bend in frameDistance between centre of wheel on first front axle and n-th bend in frame (if behind the cab).
BEP-L043.pPTO longitudinal positionDistance between the centre of the first front axle and the reference point of Power Take-Off p.
BEP-L044Centre of gravity of chassis, longitudinalTheoretically calculated centre of gravity of chassis measured from the centre of the first front axle.
BEP-L045.pLength to coupling pin centreDistance from the centre of the first front axle of vehicle to the rotation centre of the trailer coupling device p.
BEP-L046.n.sStart of available space zone, lengthStart of a zone of available space on the outside of the chassis frame for use by the bodywork manufacturer, measured from the centre of the first front axle.
BEP-L047.n.s
End of available space zone, length
End of a zone of available space on the outside of the chassis frame for use by the bodywork manufacturer, measured from the centre of the first front axle.
BEP-L048.pStart of frame section profileStart of frame section profile p, measured from the centre of the first front axle.
BEP-L049.pEnd of frame section profileEnd of frame section profile p, measured from the centre of the first front axle.
BEP-L050.pStart of frame re‑inforcement profileStart of frame re-inforcement profile p, measured from the centre of the first front axle.
BEP-L051.pEnd of frame re‑inforcement profileEnd of frame re-inforcement profile p, measured from the centre of the first front axle.
BEP-L061Front axle to cab tilt into servicing positionDistance from the centre of the front axle to an x-plane touching the foremost point of the cab in the servicing maximum tilt position.
BEP-L062Driving cab hinge point, longitudinalDistance measured from centre of the first front axle to hinge point.
BEP-L063End of cabDistance between the centre of the first front axle and the rear end of the cab.
BEP-L064.nEnd of cab-mounted objectDistance between the centre of the first front axle and the rearmost end of the n-th object mounted on the cab.
BEP-L070.n.tDistance to the n-th cross-member in sub-frame, frontDistance from the centre of the first front axle to the n‑th cross-member front edge in sub-frame.
BEP-L071.n.tDistance to the n-th cross-member in sub-frame, rearDistance from the centre of the first driven rear axle to the n-th cross member front edge in sub-frame.
BEP-L072Distance to fifth-wheel kingpin from front axle, foremostDistance from centre of the first front axle of vehicle to centre of fifth-wheel kingpin coupling, foremost position.
BEP-L073Distance to fifth-wheel kingpin from front axle, nominalDistance from centre of the first front axle of vehicle to centre of fifth-wheel kingpin coupling, nominal position.
BEP-L074Distance to fifth-wheel kingpin from front axle, rearmostDistance from centre of the first front axle of vehicle to centre of fifth-wheel kingpin coupling, rearmost position.
BEP-L075Distance to fifth-wheel kingpin from rear axle, foremostDistance from centre of the first driven rear axle of vehicle to centre of fifth-wheel kingpin coupling, foremost position.
BEP-L076Distance to fifth-wheel kingpin from rear axle, nominalDistance from centre of the first driven rear axle of vehicle to centre of fifth-wheel kingpin coupling, nominal position.
BEP-L077Distance to fifth-wheel kingpin from rear axle, rearmostDistance from centre of the first driven rear axle of vehicle to centre of fifth-wheel kingpin coupling, rearmost position.
BEP-L100Length of bodyworkDistance between the front and rear outermost points of a bodywork.
BEP-L101Interior length of bodyworkInterior distance between the front and rear boards.
BEP-L102Distance from first front axle to bodyworkMinimum distance from the centre of the first front axle to the front edge of the bodywork.
BEP-L103Centre of gravity of payload, foremost positionTheoretically calculated foremost position where maximum payload may be applied, measured from the centre of the first front axle.
BEP-L104Centre of gravity of payload, rearmost positionTheoretically calculated rearmost position where the maximum payload may be applied, measured from the centre of the first front axle.
BEP-L105Maximum body length referring to the centre of gravity, rearmost positionMaximum body length referring to the centre of gravity, in ideal circumstances, with an even load distribution.
BEP-L106.nCentre of gravity of bodywork objectsDistance between the centre of the first front axle and the centre of gravity of major bodywork components.

BEP – Height dimensions

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Assignment

Description

BEP-H001Maximum external height, unladenDistance from ground to top of cab, including cab mounted parts, with the chassis unladen but in operating order.
BEP-H002Maximum external height, ladenDistance from ground to top of cab, including cab mounted parts, in laden condition.
BEP-H003Maximum overall height of vehicle, unladenDistance from ground to the highest point of the vehicle including bodywork.
BEP-H013Ground clearance, rear partDistance between the ground and the lowest fixed point between the centre of the last front axle and the rearmost part of the chassis.
BEP-H014Ground clearance, front partDistance between the ground and the lowest fixed point between the front part of the chassis and the centre of the last front axle.
BEP-H015.nGround clearance, front axle(s)Smallest vertical dimension between vehicle front axle(s) and ground level.
BEP-H016.nGround clearance, rear axle(s)Smallest vertical dimension between vehicle rear axle(s) and ground level.
BEP-H017Front under-run protection, upperDistance between the ground and the uppermost part of the front under-run protection.
BEP-H018Front under-run protection, lowerDistance between the ground and the lowest part of the front under-run protection.
BEP-H019.nSide under-run protection(s), upperDistance between the ground and the uppermost part of the side under-run protection.
BEP-H020.nSide under-run protection(s), lowerDistance between the ground and the lowest part of the side under-run protection.
BEP-H021Rear under-run protection, upperDistance between the ground and the uppermost part of the rear under-run protection.
BEP-H022Rear under-run protection, lowerDistance between the ground and the lowest part of the rear under-run protection.
BEP-H030.p.tStart of chassis-mounted object, heightDistance from the top of chassis frame to the highest part of object p mounted on the chassis.
BEP-H031.n.tEnd of chassis-mounted object, heightDistance from the top of chassis frame to the lowest part of object p mounted on the chassis.
BEP-H032.pFrame section profile heightProfile height of frame section p.
BEP-H033.pFrame section profile bottom thicknessThickness of frame section profile p bottom.
BEP-H034.pFrame section profile top thicknessThickness of frame section profile p top.
BEP-H035Height of frame, unladen, frontDistance from top edge of frame to ground measured at the first front axle, unladen condition.
BEP-H036Height of frame, laden, frontDistance from top edge of frame to ground measured at the first front axle, laden condition.
BEP-H037Height of frame over first driven rear axle, unladenDistance from top edge of frame to ground measured at the first driven axle, unladen condition.
BEP-H038Height of frame over first driven rear axle, ladenDistance from top edge of frame to ground measured at the first driven axle, laden condition.
BEP-H039Height of frame at theoretical rear wheel base, unladenDistance from top edge of frame to ground measured at the theoretical wheelbase, unladen conditions.
BEP-H040Height of frame at theoretical rear wheel base, ladenDistance from top edge of frame to ground measured at the theoretical wheel base, laden conditions.
BEP-H041.nWheel centre to top of frameHeight of wheel centre to top of chassis frame for the n-th axle.
BEP-H042.nTop of wheel to top of frameHighest wheel position relative to top of chassis frame for the n-th axle, taking into account maximum bounce.
BEP-H043.pPTO vertical position Distance between the top of the chassis frame and the reference point of Power Take-Off p.
BEP-H044Centre of gravity of chassis, verticalTheoretically calculated centre of gravity of chassis, measured from the ground surface.
BEP-H045.pHeight to coupling pin centreDistance from top chassis frame to the rotation centre of the trailer coupling device p.
BEP-H046Raising from driving position, frontHeight change between driving position and topmost raised position, measured at the first front axle centreline.
BEP-H047Lowering from driving position, frontHeight change between driving position and lowest lowered position, measured at the first front axle centreline.
BEP-H048Raising from driving position, rearHeight change between driving position and topmost raised position, measured at the first rear axle centreline.
BEP-H049Lowering from driving position, rearHeight change between driving position and lowest lowered position, measured at the first rear axle centreline.
BEP-H052.pFrame re-inforcement profile heightHeight of frame re-inforcement profile p.
BEP-H053.pFrame re-inforcement bottom thicknessThickness of frame re-inforcement profile p bottom.
BEP-H054.pFrame re-inforcement top thicknessThickness of frame re-inforcement profile p top.
BEP-H055.pFrame re-inforcement distance to frame bottomDistance from the bottom of frame re‑inforcement profile p to frame bottom.
BEP-H060Driving cab hinge point, verticalDistance measured from upper edge of frame to hinge point.
BEP-H061Maximum overall height, tilt cab servicingVertical distance between the ground and the topmost point of the cab during tilting.
BEP-H063Cab height from frameDistance from top of frame to top of cab roof.
BEP-H070Sub-frame heightHeight of sub-frame profile.
BEP-H071Fifth-wheel sub-frameHeight of fifth-wheel sub-frame measured from top edge of frame to top edge of sub-frame.
BEP-H072Fifth-wheel sub-frame top height without coupling, unladenHeight from ground to top edge of fifth-wheel coupling sub-frame with the vehicle unladen.
BEP-H073Fifth-wheel sub-frame top height without coupling, ladenHeight from ground to top edge of fifth-wheel coupling sub-frame with the vehicle laden.
BEP-H074Height of fifth-wheel coupling, uppermost positionHeight of fifth-wheel coupling above sub-frame, uppermost position.
BEP-H075Height of fifth-wheel coupling, lowest positionHeight of fifth-wheel coupling above sub-frame, lowest position.
BEP-H076Fifth-wheel coupling above ground, unladen, uppermost positionDistance from top edge of fifth-wheel coupling, in uppermost position, to ground in unladen condition.
BEP-H077Fifth-wheel coupling above ground, unladen, lowest positionDistance from top edge of fifth-wheel coupling, in lowest position, to ground in unladen condition.
BEP-H078Fifth-wheel coupling above ground, laden, uppermost positionDistance from top edge of fifth-wheel coupling, in uppermost position, to ground in laden condition.
BEP-H079Fifth-wheel coupling above ground, laden, lowest positionDistance from top edge of fifth-wheel coupling, in lowest position, to ground in laden condition.
BEP-H100Load deck height from top of chassis frameDistance from top of chassis frame to body floor.
BEP-H101Interior height of bodyworkInterior distance between the floor and ceiling of the bodywork.
BEP-H102.nBody access opening heightInterior height of the access opening to the body.
BEP-H104Centre of gravity of payload, topmostMaximum allowed height of the centre of gravity of the payload.
BEP-H135Height of frame, lowest possible, frontDistance from top edge of frame to ground measured at the first front axle, lowest possible position.
BEP-H136Height of frame, highest possible, frontDistance from top edge of frame to ground measured at the first front axle, highest possible position.
BEP-H137Height of frame over first driven rear axle, lowest possibleDistance from top edge of frame to ground measured at the first driven axle, lowest possible position.
BEP-H138Height of frame over first driven rear axle, highest possibleDistance from top edge of frame to ground measured at the first driven axle, highest possible position.
BEP-H139Height of frame at theoretical rear wheel base, lowest possibleDistance from top edge of frame to ground measured at the theoretical wheelbase, lowest possible position.
BEP-H140Height of frame at theoretical rear wheel base, highest possibleDistance from top edge of frame to ground measured at the theoretical wheelbase, highest possible position.

BEP – width dimensions

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Assignment

Description

BEP-W001Overall width of chassis with cabMaximum external width of the vehicle chassis.
BEP-W002  Width across cabExternal width of cab.
BEP-W003.nWidth across wheels on n-th axleExternal width across the wheels on the n-th axle.
BEP-W013.nTrackDistance between centres of the tyres of the n-th axle.
BEP-W014.nTwin tyre distanceDistance between the centres of the two tyres of the n-th axle on one side.
BEP-W015.nSpring track distanceDistance between the centreline of springs at the n-th axle.
BEP-W016.nDistance between tyre inner edges on n-th axleDistance between tyre inner edges on n-th axle.
BEP-W030.p.tStart of chassis-mounted object, widthDistance from the centreline of chassis frame to the nearest part of object p mounted on the chassis.
BEP-W031.p.tEnd of chassis-mounted object, widthDistance from the centreline of chassis frame to the furthest part of object p mounted on the chassis.
BEP-W032.pFrame section profile bottom widthWidth of frame section profile p bottom.
BEP-W033.pFrame section profile top widthWidth of frame section profile p top.
BEP-W034.pFrame section profile waist thicknessThickness of frame section profile p waist.
BEP-W035Width of frame at front areaExternal width of frame in front area of the vehicle.
BEP-W036Width of frame at rear areaExternal width of frame in rear area of the vehicle.
BEP-W044Centre of gravity of chassis, lateralTheoretically calculated centre of gravity of chassis, measured from the centreline of the chassis.
BEP-W052.pFrame re-inforcement bottom widthWidth of frame re-inforcement profile p bottom.
BEP-W053.pFrame re-inforcement top widthWidth of frame re-inforcement profile p top.
BEP-W054.pFrame re-inforcement waist thicknessThickness of frame re-inforcement profile p waist.
BEP-W100.nExterior width of bodyworkDistance between the left and right outermost points of bodywork.
BEP-W101Interior width of bodyworkInterior distance between the left and right side boards.
BEP-W102.nBody access opening widthInterior width of the access opening to the body.

BEP – radial dimensions

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Assignment

Description

BEP-R011Turning circle radiusThe radius of the circle described by the centre of the tyre of the outer steered wheel at the first front axle at maximum steering angle.
BEP-R012  Clearance circle radiusThe radius of the circle described by the outer edge of the vehicle at maximum steering angle.
BEP-R062Cab tilt radiusRadius described by the outer cab contour during the tilting process. The dimension relates to the measured cab hinge point.
BEP-R078Fifth-wheel coupling pin to cabDistance between the centre of the fifth-wheel coupling pin and the nearest object behind the cab.
BEP-R079Fifth-wheel coupling pin to the furthest obstacle on the towing vehicleDistance between the centre of the fifth-wheel coupling pin and the furthest obstacle at rear of the towing vehicle, taken as a radial dimension.

 

BEP – angular dimensions

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Assignment

Description

BEP-V010Approach angleAngle between the tangent of the rolling radius of the tyres and the lowest fixed point of the vehicle in front of the axle, for technical front axle mass.
BEP-V011  Departure angleAngle between the tangent of the rolling radius of the tyres and the lowest fixed point of the vehicle behind the axle, for technical rear axle mass.
BEP-V012Ramp angle 
BEP-V013.n.sSteering angleMaximum steering angle of wheels.
BEP-V060Cab tilt angleMaximum tilt angle from driving position.

Scania specific dimensions

Code

Description

CODistance between the top edge of the chassis frame and the highest point on the cab during tilting.
FTF.LDistance between a point at the very front of the fuel tank on the left-hand side of the vehicle and the centreline of the fuel filler.
FTF.RDistance between a point at the very front of the fuel tank on the right-hand side of the vehicle and the centreline of the fuel filler.
UTF.LDistance between a point at the very front of the reductant tank on the left-hand side of the vehicle and the centreline of the reductant tank filler.
UTF.RDistance between a point at the very front of the reductant tank on the right-hand side of the vehicle and the centreline of the reductant tank filler.
XXDistance between the top edge of the chassis frame and the highest point of the tyre with a raised tag axle.