{"id":35031,"date":"2025-03-22T08:44:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-22T07:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gastronova.eu\/towing-a-food-truck-trailer-what-driving-licence-and-vehicle-do-you-need\/"},"modified":"2025-06-12T09:04:14","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T07:04:14","slug":"towing-a-food-truck-trailer-what-driving-licence-and-vehicle-do-you-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gastronova.eu\/en\/towing-a-food-truck-trailer-what-driving-licence-and-vehicle-do-you-need\/","title":{"rendered":"Towing a food truck a gastro pr\u00edves trailer: what driving licence and vehicle do you need?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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If you are planning to operate a food truck a gastro pr\u00edves, one important factor is how you are going to haul it. Choosing the right vehicle, towing equipment, and driver’s license is essential for safe and legal operation. This article will give you an overview of the rules in Slovakia and the Czech Republic, explain the differences between Group B, B96 and B+E driving licences, and show you what requirements apply to each Gastronovo food truck a gastro pr\u00edves model. <\/span><\/p>

Driving licence for towing a food truck a gastro pr\u00edves trailer<\/span><\/h2>

In Slovakia and the Czech Republic, there are clear rules for towing trailers according to their weight. All Gastronova trailers have a weight of more than 750 kg, so a Group B driving licence is never sufficient to tow them. <\/span><\/p>

\ud83d\udccc Table of driving licences for food truck a gastro pr\u00edvess<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>

Driving licence<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><\/div>
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Gross vehicle weight (min. 2 000 kg)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><\/div>
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Trailer weight<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><\/div>
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Total weight of the kit<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><\/div>
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Necessity of the test<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><\/div>
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Opportunity to pull Gastronova food truck a gastro pr\u00edves?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><\/div>
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B<\/span><\/h3><\/div>
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2 000 kg<\/span><\/h3><\/div>
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max. 1 500 kg <\/span><\/h3><\/div>
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max. 3 500 kg <\/span><\/h3><\/div>
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No<\/span><\/h3><\/div>
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\u274c No (our trailers are heavier)<\/span><\/h3><\/div>
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B + 96<\/span><\/h3><\/div>
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2 000 kg<\/span><\/h3><\/div>
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1 500 – 2 250 kg<\/span><\/h3><\/div>
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3 500 – 4 250 kg<\/span><\/h3><\/div>
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No (course only)<\/span><\/h3><\/div>
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\u2705 Yes, but only for models up to 2 250 kg<\/span><\/h3><\/div>
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B+E<\/span><\/h3><\/div>
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2 000 kg<\/span><\/h3><\/div>
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2 250 – 3 500 kg<\/span><\/h3><\/div>
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4 250 – 5 500 kg<\/span><\/h3><\/div>
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Yes (full exam)<\/span><\/h3><\/div>
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\u2705 Yes, for all our models<\/span><\/h3><\/div>
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\ud83d\udccc <\/strong><\/span>Note: This table is based on an illustrative SUV weight of 2,000 kg. Actual figures may vary depending on the weight of your specific vehicle. We recommend that you check the maximum permissible trailer weight on your vehicle’s registration certificate. <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>

Weights and driving authorisations for individual Gastronova models<\/span><\/h2>

To give you a better idea of what driving licence you’ll need for a particular food truck a gastro pr\u00edves model, we’ve prepared this table:<\/span><\/p>

Model<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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Trailer weight (kg)<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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Gross combination weight 2 000 kg<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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Driving licence required<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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Compact 330<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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1 000<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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3 000 kg<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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B + 96<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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Compact 380<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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1 200<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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3 200 kg<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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B + 96<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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Compact 400<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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1 400<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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3 400 kg<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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B + 96<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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Medium 450<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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1 600<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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3 600 kg<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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B + 96<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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Medium 480<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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1 800<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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3 800 kg<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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B + 96<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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Medium 580<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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2 000<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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4 000 kg<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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B + 96<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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Ultra 680<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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2 200<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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4 200 kg<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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B + 96<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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Ultra 740<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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2 400<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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4 400 kg<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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B+E<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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Ultra 800<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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2 600<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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4 600 kg<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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B+E<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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Ultra 900<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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2 800<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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4 800 kg<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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B+E<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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Ultra 1000<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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3 000<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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5 000 kg<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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B+E<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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\ud83d\udccc Note: An illustrative SUV weight of 2,000 kg has been used for the gross combination weight calculations. Actual gross combination weight may vary depending on the weight of the client’s specific vehicle. Always check the values on your vehicle’s registration card before driving. <\/span><\/p>

Towbar: How do you know if your car is suitable for towing a food truck a gastro pr\u00edves?<\/span><\/h2>

To tow a food truck a gastro pr\u00edves, you need a properly sized towing device that meets the following criteria:<\/span><\/p>

\ud83d\udccc Step 1: Check the vehicle registration<\/span><\/h3>

Your vehicle’s registration document shows the maximum permissible weight of the trailer you can tow:<\/span><\/p>