Interchangeable trailer units 12 are provided for a work machine system 10 and a work machine 13 having a tractor unit 11 releasably connectable to trailer units 12 by a coupling 31. Tractor unit 11 has a power distribution system powering one or more motors driving ground engagers 21, and when driven is balanced by trailer unit 12. Trailer unit 12 has at least one ground engager 30, which optionally can be driven by motors, and also a power system with a power distribution system and a power source, for example a battery or fuel cell. A services connection is provided for connecting the trailer and tractor power distribution system so power from the trailer power source can be supplied to the tractor motors. The trailer power source may be connectable to an external power source, and/or supplied with power from a regeneration system. A work machine system 10 and a method of operation are also provided.


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    Title :

    Electrical power distribution across a work machine system with a tractor unit and interchangeable trailer units


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2023-11-29


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B62D MOTOR VEHICLES , Motorfahrzeuge




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