4 x 4 Highway Tractor Concepts

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Mueller, James, author.

Conference Name:

National Commercial Vehicle Engineering and Operations Meeting (1972-10-09 : Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1972

Summary:

Two new 4 X 4 drivetrain systems have been developed for highway tractors that are used to pull multiple trailer combinations. The first one is a 4 X 2 that automatically becomes a 4 X 4 when conditions exist that require 4 X 4 operation. The second one is a full-time 4 X 4 that proportions the drive torque 36% to the front axle and 64% to the rear axle.A unique front driving steering axle has also been developed that permits a 4 X 4 system to be installed in a standard 4 X 2 truck. There is no need to relocate any major components to make space available for a front driving steering axle

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Publisher Number:

720901

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license