Tractor
A Tractor can be difined as a prime mover vehicle with strong traction power which its main function for this project is to be used to tow trailers . it includes a fifth wheel coupling for attaching a trailer . Tractor is usually shorter compared to a truck. having the necessity of moving the all struture from one place for one place to another is imperative to have one .
Fig. Tractor
General specifications for the Truck
Axle configuration
4x2
GVW
17.2t
GCW
41-45t
Gross combination mass
Engine
GH13 Engine series
Engine series
Power kW
270-300
Engine power range
Torque Nm
1754-2040
Engine torque range
Transmission
ESCOT-V(12-speed AMT) , 7-speed MT, 12-speed MT
Brake type
Main brake: Air type, Leading trailing
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Trailer
A trailer is a vehicle which is usually towed by a prime vehicle . the main function of a trailer is to carry load or goods . one of the advantages of using a trailer is probably its praticability since it can be connected and disconected when necessary by means of a king pin. More over it can be modified to better fit the application where they gonna be used .
There is a variaty of different trailers and the selection or design of the type that best suits the application depend on same of the aspects listed below: application load capacity type of load to be carried
The type of trailer that better suits the application of this design is the flat bed type and the main reasons for choosing this type are presented above
Flat bed
As the name implies , flat bed trailer , is a kind of trailer that can be entirely flat or level having no sides or roof.
The advantages of using such type of trailer are: It makes easy and quicker the process of loading and unloading goods They are commonly used to transport heavy
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