A work machine system 10 includes a tractor unit 11 releasably connectable to interchangeable trailer units 12 by a coupling 31. When a trailer unit 12 is coupled to tractor unit a fully integrated work machine is formed. Multiple different work functions can be performed with only one tractor unit by connecting different trailer units capable of performing the different work functions to the tractor unit. The tractor 11 and/or trailer units 12 comprise a steering system for steering the work machine by controlling pivoting about an articulation joint, typically with steering across the joint. Coupling 31 may include services connections. Typically, each of tractor unit 11 and trailer units 12 each have only one pair of wheels and are not moveable independently of each other. A tractor unit, trailer unit and method of operation are also provided.


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    Title :

    Work machine system with tractor unit and interchangeable trailer units


    Publication date :

    2022-07-13


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



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