Vcon 3006 Truck - Extending Tire Capacity Through Innovation Vcon Div., Peerless Manufacturing Company

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Petelski, Nick, author.

Conference Name:

1973 International Automotive Engineering Congress and Exposition (1973-01-08 : Detroit, Michigan, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1973

Summary:

The world's largest mining end dump truck, the Vcon 3006, utilizes several innovations to raise vehicle performance limitations significantly and to increase the productivity/operating cost. Its capability of hauling 250 tons on eight 36.00 X 51 tires with equal load distribution and reduced load variations at increased ton mph values is provided by a walking beam frame and four independently suspended oscillating bogeys on liquid spring suspension struts.Individually powered wheels with single tires provide exceptional traction and reduce tire scrubbing in turns to a minimum. The improvement of tire life that this vehicle concept demonstrates is of major importance to the utilization of large trucks.Its 3000 hp diesel locomotive engine provides a low fuel consumption, high performance, and reliability unmatched for a vehicle in this class. The Vcon 3006 design concept provides flexibility to match power requirements to the job and has potential for future trolley or gas turbine applications

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Vendor supplied data

Publisher Number:

730285

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license