Future Applications for Self-Steering Axles When Used With 2-AxIe Trailers

A possible solution to transfer weight from the Power Unit to the Trailer Unit would be to add a third axle to the trailer and remove one of the normal three axles of the Power Unit. This third trailer axle would be a self steering axle which would handle the increased trailer weight and at the same...

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Main Authors: Brace, Jack R, Steiner, Helmut
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:A possible solution to transfer weight from the Power Unit to the Trailer Unit would be to add a third axle to the trailer and remove one of the normal three axles of the Power Unit. This third trailer axle would be a self steering axle which would handle the increased trailer weight and at the same time reduce tire wear and increase trailer stability.
ISSN:0148-7191
2688-3627
DOI:10.4271/881864