[Matt Gibson]

What is the plant rule? I thought if it was towing for profit then it was a tacho. i understand what we use could be classified as plant but its still being towed for profit.

[chris scott]

Twin wheel tippers with minidiggers on the back spring to mind...even council owned!
If your overloaded your overloaded ,no escaping that! Tacho or not ..plant or otherwise!!!

[BDCS]

Overloaded is right you cannot exceed the limit. If your towing and your gross is over 3.5 tonne then you need a tacho BUT there are a few exceptions.

[Roger Oakley]

As an ex HGV driver, I would say try to stay away from the Tacho route if you can, as even if you are not pulling a trailer and the Tacho is fitted, by law you should be recording all journeys so you get into the driving/working hours per week/fortnight which for most will mess-up how you are working.