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Tractors and Farm Equipment
Tractors are machines designed for hauling and are primarily used in construction or agriculture. They are classified as farm equipment together with ploughs, harrows, combines, mowers, balers, and pickup trucks.
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What are the components of a semi truck?
Well, depends on how broad you're being. The most basic components are the power unit (tractor) and the trailer. If it's pulling double or triple trailers, there'll also be the converter dolly, which is used to link multiple trailers together.
Other than that, it's like any other road vehicle.. you have your drivetrain, you have your braking system, you have your electrical system, etc.
What is a good following distance if you are behind a tractor trailer?
You always want to ensure that you are far enough back that you can see the mirrors of that tractor - this also ensures that the driver can see you.
What newer model semi tractors get the best fuel mileage?
Either a Volvo with the D16 engine, or a shortnose conventional with a Cummins ISX engine. What gets you the best economy is having enough engine to deal with the problem. Trucking companies that put 400hp engines in their trucks force their drivers to turn 1500rpm to go fast enough to meet their schedules. Trucking companies that put 500hp engines in their trucks enable their drivers to run a few hundred RPM lower, which saves fuel. My company has a video starring an owner-operator who routinely gets 10.5mpg in his tractor-trailer. Needless to say, it's all about getting better fuel economy. He has great tips, but he isn't really admitting he's got a truck with a 600hp Cat in it. He just barely has to crack the throttle on that truck to turn 1200rpm, and he specified the rear end gearing so he can do 55mph at 1200. This still doesn't change the fact the guy's the king of fuel economy and a hero to one and all. It does show that your trucking company can do a lot to help you get good fuel economy, and good companies are starting to realize this-it doesn't cost much more to get a big-enough engine, and it doesn't cost ANY more to put the right gear in it.
What size engines do lorrys have?
11 - 16 litres. From what I've seen of HGVs in the EU and UK, company fleets seem to stay in the 12 - 13 litre displacement range, while owner/operators gravitate more to the 14 - 16 litre motors.
You can. There's a provision in the hazmat regulations that allows you to carry a small amount of hazardous material necessary for the operation of the truck without filling out a hazmat bill of lading for it. I wouldn't carry the cylinder in your sidebox, though; if it leaks the propane will go right into your cab. (You would need to provide a box for the cylinder. You are not actually allowed to carry ANYTHING on your catwalk per DOT regulation.)
When should the locking pin on an articulated loader be utilized and why?
It should be locked when ever someone has to do repairs or service in the center area to keep the person from being crushed.
Does a recovery vehicle with a full air brake system require a tractor protection valve?
If it's an on-road vehicle manufactured during or after 1975, then yes, it must. It must also have a dual circuit air system, in accordance with FMVSS 121.
On a related note, a lot of drivers seem to think the tractor protection valve is the valve which releases the spring brakes on the power unit, and pokes through the dash with a (usually) yellow knob - it is not; that is the brake control valve, which must also be present.
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adjust them so there is a half inch of free travel when not applied i wouldn't go by the travel when they are applied because you have 120psi pushing them out, you could adjust them to tight
What type of oil international tractor?
That's going to depend on what kind of climate you're operating in. 15W-30 or 15W-40 is what's typically used as a general purpose, all-around oil type. Some people swear by Shell Rotella T. Personally, I'm more partial to Mobil Delvac.
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What is the speed limit for trucks with 3 or more axles?
Assuming you're referring to US law, in most states, it's the same as the limit for regular passenger cars, with the exception of certain designated areas (for example, steep grades). Some states have a 55 MPH speed limit for trucks - Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, and California are among them. Texas has a nighttime speed limit of 65 for trucks.
How big is fuel tank on cat 330?
The fuel tank on a Cat 330 has a capacity of 164 gallons. This allows for extended use on the job site.
A garden tractor is a gas powered driveable gardening tool. It is mainly used for cutting grass in large areas of land.
A garden tractor is a small tractor normally used for a small yard. A garden tractor is much smaller than the treaditional farm tractor.
a garden tractor is a mix between a lawn tractor and a compact utility tractor. The garden tractor can do lawn and garden work like mowing yard, plowing the garden or plowing snow. garden tractors can have electric, hyldrulic or manual lift for the mower deck or other attackments. Garden tractors can have standard or hydrostatic transmistion the older john deere modles and a vareable speed on the side. Garden tractors have gas powerd engines adn self propeled. engines types in garden tractors are mainly Kholer, Thcumsh, Brigs and straton and Kalasiki.
Do you need a cdl to operate a loader in Massachusetts?
No. Not in Mass or any other state. Off-highway equipment is not considered a CMV.
Does an 18 wheeler have 18 skack adjusters?
No. You'll have two slack adjusters per axle, assuming it's using s-cam foundation brakes all around - disc brakes don't have slack adjusters.
What is a wet kit on a semi truck?
A wet kit on a semi truck means it has a power take off commonly called a PTO, which activates a hydraulic pump making it capable of running accessories like a boom or crane if it is mounted on the truck.
How do you replace slack adjusters?
They are the adjusters on the rear drum brakes. There is usually a oval shaped hole on the rear of the backing plate where you can use a special adjuster screw or a large screwdriver to turn the adjustment star. You want to adjust them for a fair amount of drag without the wheel and tire mounted on it. 'After adjusting that way and after you remount the tires, , back the car up , in a straight line a few times to set them automatically and to the correct tension.
