Specifications of tractor, trailer adapter and trailer built by Fruehauf Trailer Co and Peterbilt Motors Co; trailer has capacity of 110 tons, low bed trailer adapter 55 tons, and tractor 22 tons; rearward unit of main trailer consists of three 14 in. "H" steel beams of 95 lb per ft each, reinforced with 1 in. by 12 in. plates of SAE 8645 steel top and bottom; acceptance tests described.


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    Title :

    Design features of world's largest highway transportation unit


    Additional title:

    Automotive Industries


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1949


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :



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