Posted by willie in mn on June 17, 2014 at 18:54:26 from (64.12.116.16):
In Reply to: Re: I gots to know? posted by soundguy on June 17, 2014 at 16:16:48:
Sorry, this got longer than expected. See John in La's reply above for semi-trailer. That covers single trailer, or the lead trailer in a doubles or triples set, as the tractor carries part of the load. For the second trailer in doubles & third in triples, they are considered as full trailers, as the towing unit doesn't carry any of their weight. Now for truck & trailer vs semi tractor/trailer. Common useage for truck & trailer is your contractor dump towing a pup. In this case the truck can carry a load by itself. The pup is considered a full trailer as it carries its load by itself. The only part of its weight that the truck carries is the weight of the towbar/hitch. A semi tractor does not carry a load by itself, needs a trailer behind it. Years ago there were some rigs out there that had a small platform behind the cab, then the 5th wheel hitch for the semi-trailer. Then it was technically a truck & trailer, could pile a few boxes or crates on it, & was a way to get around overall length laws in some states. Some even had insulated heated/cooled boxes for perishable goods. That was called a "drom box", short for dromedary, it looked like the hump on a camel. Wagon vs trailer: in my part of the world a wagon was a farm implement mostly used in the field, or hauling goods to market in town. A trailer was an on-road vehicle for hauling everything else. But go east across the Big Pond, everything that hauls freight, even railroad box cars, are called wagons. I know, clear as mud, but that covers the ground. Willie diesel pilot-retired
We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]
Today's Featured Article - Listening to Your Tractor - by Curtis Von Fange. Years ago there was a TV show about a talking car. Unless you are from another planet, physically or otherwise, I don’t think our internal combustion buddies will talk and tell us their problems. But, on the other hand, there is a secret language that our mechanical companions readily do speak. It is an interesting form of communication that involves all the senses of the listener. In this series we are going to investigate and learn the basic rudimentary skills of understanding this lingo.
... [Read Article]
Latest Ad:
2022 John Deere 5045E, 4wd, front end loader and 3rd function with grapple. 120 hrs, 55k new, must sell
[More Ads]
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.
