Fruehauf Corp dynamometer is capable of handling full size, fully loaded tractor-trailer combination; physical plant consists of one building supplied with 500 kva of power; five drums are 40 in. in diam and may be positioned to accommodate any wheelbase or combination of axles; each has capability of supporting axle ground load of 24,000 lb; two 200 hp d-c motors in pit can be positioned to drive any combination of drums; motors have infinitely variable speed control between 7 and 90 mph; tractor cab pitch problem occurring in cruise speed range is described; dynamometer data gathered to improve tractor ride by changing trailer geometry are presented.


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    Title :

    Tractor-trailer ride on chassis dynamometer


    Additional title:

    SAE -- Paper


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    SAE Meeting ; 1966 Testing



    Publication date :

    1966


    Size :

    5 pages


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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