A truck, lorry, lastkraftwagen, camión, LKW, or lastwagen is a motor vehicle designed for the transportation of products and goods. Smaller varieties may be mechanically similar to some automobiles, such as Chevrolet Spark, Honda City, Renault Symbol, Isuzu Gemini, Honda Jazz, Maruti Suzuki Swift DZire, Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Swift Hatchback, Hyundai i20, Hyundai Accent, BMW 3 Series, Checker Marathon, Daewoo Lanos, Chevrolet Cobalt SS, Checker Aerobus, Daewoo LeMans, Ford Bronco II, Vauxhall Corsa, Volvo S80, Honda Civic, Volvo S70, Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Cruze, Audi 100, Hyundai Elantra, Ford Focus, Kia Rio, Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Charger, Dodge Colt, Mercedes-Benz CLK, Nissan Quest, Chevrolet Malibu, JAC Heyue, JAC Binyue, Volvo S60, Volvo C70, Ford Pinto, Jeep Wagoneer, Ford Bronco, Volkswagen Eos, Opel Cascada, BMW M6, Renault Talisman, Mitsubishi Lancer, Acura ILX, Audi A3, BMW 1 Series, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Jetta, Morris Oxford, Mahindra Bolero, Hindustan Ambassador, Refine M6, JAC Refine M4, Land Rover Defender, Daihatsu Terios, Opel Meriva, Fiat 500L, JAC Heyue Tongyue, Ford EcoSport, Jeep Renegade, Renault Fluence, Peugeot 2008, Suzuki Jimny, Bentley Arnage, Renault Mégane, Mazda6, Audi A8, JAC Heyue A30, BMW 2 Series, BMW 7 Series, Jaguar XJ, Toyota Vellfire, JAC Refine A60, Lexus CT, Buick Skyhawk, Citroën C3 Picasso, Citroën C5, Vauxhall VXR8, Citroën C1, Toyota Crown, Jeep Wagoneer SJ, Morris Cowley, Dodge Aries, JAC Heyue A20, Toyota Yaris, Ford Pinto, JAC Rein, Hindustan Landmaster, Kia Venga, Jeep Patriot, Renault Espace, Nissan Xterra, Bendix SWC, Lincoln MKS, Ford B-Max, Audi A8, Ford Crown Victoria, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Chevrolet Tavera, Jeep Liberty, Jeep Wrangler, JAC Refine M3, Lincoln Navigator, Range Rover, JAC Refine M2, Chevrolet Suburban, Hindustan Contessa, BMW M5, Toyota Land Cruiser, Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class, Chrysler Pacifica (RU), Kia Carnival, Toyota Sienna, Citroën C4 Grand Picasso, Rolls-Royce Corniche, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Porsche Panamera, Lincoln Town Car, Volkswagen Passat, Austin Allegro, Chevrolet Orlando, Ford C-Max, JAC Heyue A20, Suzuki Ertiga, Renault Scénic, Cadillac Escalade, Tesla Model Y, Volkswagen Touareg, Mercedes-Benz Vaneo, Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Ford LTD Crown Victoria, Proton Saga, Toyota Innova, Chevrolet S10 Blazer, Vauxhall Victor, Ford Country Squire, Land Rover Discovery, Volvo XC90, Chevrolet Cavalier, Toyota RAV4, Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Bentley Brooklands, Nissan Leopard, Toyota Avanza, Kia Sportage, Volkswagen Touran, JAC Yueyue, Ford LTD, Ford Mondeo, BMW i8, JAC Refine M5, Mercedes-Benz V-Class, Fiat Grande Punto Abarth, Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit, Peugeot 508, Audi A6, Fiat Punto, Ford Edge, Hyundai Santa Fe, Jeep Grand Cherokee, BMW 5 Series, Cadillac CT5, Mercedes-Benz Viano, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Rolls-Royce Phantom (2003), Tesla Model S, Dacia Logan, Lincoln Continental, Dacia Sandero, Ford Flex, Morris Minor, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Chrysler Town and Country, Volkswagen Polo, Chevrolet Impala, Chrysler 300, Ford LTD II, Ford Taurus, Holden Caprice, Fiat Punto Evo, Citroën C4, Citroën C3, Toyota Avalon, Dodge Caravan, Ford Windstar, Renault Twingo, Fiat 500, Kia Picanto, and Toyota Camry which they typically have unibody construction, many trucks are built on a sturdy structure called a chassis (frame). The majority of the structure is made up of a supporting chassis, usually a structural frame, a cabin and a structure (or box) to carry the load. Also, the road spreads the weight of all trucks which means larger amounts can be carried than with trains (steam-powered, diesel-powered, electric-powered, or light rail) on railroad tracks like Amtrak, Metra, VIA Rail, Union Pacific, BNSF, CSX, Indian Railways, Korail, Southern Pacific, Norfolk Southern, Shinkansen, Canadian National, Canadian Pacific, Ferromex and Kansas City Southern which they offered great mobilities as well as faster fixed-wing aircrafts.
The word truck can refer to two different vehicles: rigid trucks and articulated trucks.
1. In "rigid trucks" the box cannot be separated from the cabin (where the tractor is located); They can have two or three axles. They are designed for the transportation of relatively light cargo and short or medium distances; Generally, they are used for the transportation of smaller and/or fragile loads. Rigid trucks are trucks that deliver furniture, household items, groceries, healthcare, clothing, moving, firefighters, emergencies, etc.
2. "Semi-trailer trucks" are made up of tractors and semi-trailers and are used for long distances and heavy loads, both liquids and dry or bulk materials, such as fuel transport trucks, logging trucks, trucks for transporting containers 4 boxes. mobiles.
Sizes of trucks[]
Ultra light trucks[]
Often produced as variations of golf cars, with internal combustion or battery electric drive, these are used typically for off-highway use on estates, golf courses, and parks. While not suitable for highway use some variations may be licensed as slow speed vehicles for operation on streets, generally as a body variation of a neighborhood electric vehicle. A few manufactures produce specialized chassis for this type of vehicle, while Zap Motors markets a version of their Xebra electric tricycle (licensable in the U.S. as a motorcycle).
Very light trucks[]
Popular in Europe and Asia, many mini-trucks are factory redesigns of light automobiles, usually with monocoque bodies. Specialized designs with substantial frames such as the Italian Piaggio shown here are based upon Japanese designs (in this case by Daihatsu) and are popular for use in "old town" sections of European cities that often have very narrow alleyways.
Regardless of name, these small trucks serve a wide range of uses. In Japan, they are regulated under the Kei car laws, which allow vehicle owners a break in taxes for buying a smaller and less-powerful vehicle (currently, the engine is limited to 660 cc displacement). These vehicles are used as on-road utility vehicles in Japan. These Japanese-made mini-trucks that were manufactured for on-road use are competing with off-road ATVs in the United States, and import regulations require that these mini-trucks have a 25 mph ( km/h) speed governor as they are classified as low-speed vehicles.[1] These vehicles have found uses in construction, large campuses (government, university, and industrial), agriculture, cattle ranches, amusement parks, and replacements for golf carts.[2]
Major mini-truck manufacturers and their brands include: Daihatsu Hijet, Honda Acty, Tata Ace, Mazda Scrum, Mitsubishi Minicab, Subaru Sambar, and Suzuki Carry.
Light trucks[]
Light trucks, such as FSC Lublin Chassis Cab, Hino Dutro, Hyundai Mighty, Mitsubishi Fuso Canter, Toyota Dyna, Chevrolet/GMC W-Series, JMC Kaiyun/Shunda/Carrying/Potente, CNJ Ruichi, CNJ Fortune, Dayun CGC1047PB33E3, Nissan Atlas, Dina Hustler, Dongfeng Badly, Dongfeng Star, Dongfeng Captain, Might-E Truck, Chevrolet Express/GMC Savana Cutaway, Ford Econoline Cutaway, Ford Transit Cutaway, Mercedes-Benz T1 Chassis Cab, Barkas B1000 FR, VW Crafter LKW, Avia A15, Alfa Romeo A15, SML Super, UAZ Cargo, VW LT LKW, UAZ-3303, Mercedes-Benz T2 Chassis Cab, SNVI truck M120, Silant 3.3 TD, Hino series (145, 165, 185, etc.), BharatBenz 914, UD Trucks series (1400 1800HD, 1800CS, etc.), Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Cutaway, Renault Master Chassis Cab, Foton Aumark TX, Dodge Kary Van, Dongfeng Gold Fighter, Dongfeng Palawan, Isuzu Fargo Truck, GAZ-3302, JAC Sunray Chassis Cab, GAZelle-NEXT Chassis Cab, Foton Ollin TX, Foton Aumark FL, Avia D, GMC W4 Forward, Tata 407, Ford F-450/F-550 (chassis cab only), Chevrolet 4500 HD, 5500 HD, 6500 HD/XD LCF, Hyundai Porter, Tata LPT 613, Mazda Titan, and Isuzu Elf are car-sized (in the US, no more than 13,900 lb (6.3 t)) and are used by individuals and businesses alike. They are larger than mini trucks, such as Ashok Leyland Dost, Daihatsu Hijet, Force Trump, Honda Acty, HM Winner, Mazda / Autozam Scrum, Mitsubishi Minicab, Mahindra Supro Mini Truck, Mahindra Supro Maxi Truck, Mahindra Imperio, Mahindra Gio, Piaggio Ape, Piaggio Porter, Subaru Sambar, Suzuki Carry, Tata Ace, Tata Ace Zip, Tata Super Ace, Tata Intra, and Tata Ace Mega but smaller than medium trucks, such as Chevrolet Kodiak, DAF LF, Dodge LCF series, Dongfeng KR, Dodge Ram 6500/7000, Ford Cargo, Freightliner Business Class M2, Ford LCF, Chevrolet Silverado 4500/5500/6500HD/International CV, International CF600, Ford F-650, GMC Topkick, GAZ-3307, GMC W6/W7 Forward, Hino Ranger, Hino 600, Hyundai HD120/HD210, Hyundai Mega Truck, Hyundai Pavise, Isuzu Forward, Isuzu H-Series, Iveco EuroCargo, International DuraStar, Mercedes-Benz Atego, Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter, Mercedes-Benz Antos, MAN TGL, MAN TGM, Nissan Atleon, Nissan NT500, Nissan Diesel Condor, Kenworth T-170/T-270/T-370, Kenworth T-180/T-280/T-380, Peterbilt 337, Petebilt 537, Renault Midlum, Renault Trucks D, Scania L series, Scania P series, Sterling Acterra, Volvo FL, Volvo FE, ZIL-4331, and ZIL-5301, They are used by individuals and also companies. In the United States, a truck is a light truck if it weighs less than 6,300 kg (13,000 lb). Light trucks are only a little heavier than vans, utes, panel vans, panel trucks, canopy express trucks, minivans, SUVs or pickup trucks, but require a special driver's license.
Medium trucks[]
Medium trucks, such as Chevrolet Kodiak, DAF LF, Dodge LCF series, Dongfeng KR, Dodge Ram 6500/7000, Ford Cargo, Freightliner Business Class M2, Ford LCF, Chevrolet Silverado 4500/5500/6500HD/International CV, International CF600, Ford F-650, GMC Topkick, GAZ-3307/3309, GMC W6/W7 Forward, Hino Ranger, Hino 600, Hyundai HD120/HD210, Hyundai Mega Truck, Hyundai Pavise, Isuzu Forward, Isuzu H-Series, Iveco EuroCargo, International DuraStar, Mercedes-Benz Atego, Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter, Mercedes-Benz Antos, MAN TGL, MAN TGM, Nissan Atleon, Nissan NT500, Nissan Diesel Condor, Kenworth T-170/T-270/T-370, Kenworth T-180/T-280/T-380, Peterbilt 337, Petebilt 537, Renault Midlum, Renault Trucks D, Scania L series, Scania P series, Sterling Acterra, Volvo FL, Volvo FE, ZIL-4331, and ZIL-5301 are heavier than pickup trucks, such as Agrale Marruá, AM General Humvee C-Series, BAW Luling, Bremach T-Rex, Chevrolet S-10, Chevrolet Colorado, Chevrolet D-Max, Chevrolet C/K, Chevrolet LSSV (Milverado), Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid, Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD, Chevrolet Montana, Dacia Duster Pick-Up, Datsun 220, Dongfeng Rich, DR PK8, Evo Cross 4, Fisker Alaska, Ford F-150, Ford F-150 Lightning, Ford F-150 Raptor, Ford Maverick, Fiat Fullback, Foday Lion F22, Ford Ranger, Ford F-250, Ford F-350, Ford F-450, Ford F-550, Fiat Toro, Fiat Strada, Fiat Titano, Foton Tunland, GMC Canyon, GMC Hummer EV, GMC Sierra 1500, GMC Sierra 2500, GMC Sierra 3500, GMC Sierra Hybrid, Gonow GA200, Great Wall King Kong Cannon, Great Wall Deer, Great Wall Pao, Great Wall V240 (Wingle 3), Great Wall Wingle 5, Great Wall Wingle 6 (Steed), Hafei Ruiyi, Hino Briska, Datsun 220, Higer Longwei, Holden Colorado, Honda Ridgeline, Huanghai N3, Hyundai Porter Truck, Hyundai Santa Cruz, IKCO Arisun, Iran Khodro Bardo, Isuzu D-Max, International Harvester Travelette, JAC Hunter, Jeep Gladiator (SJ), Jeep Gladiator (JT), Kia Bongo Truck, Lordstown Endurance, Lincoln Mark LT, Mazda BT-50, Mahindra Scorpio Pickup, Mahindra Bolero Truck, Maxus T60, Maxus T90, Mercedes-Benz X-Class, Mitsubishi Triton, International MXT Cargo, International MXT-MVA, Nissan Clipper, Nissan Frontier, Nissan NP200, Nissan Hardbody Truck, Nissan Navara, Nissan Titan, Polarsun SZS, Qingling Taga, Radar RD6, Ram 750, Ram 1000, Ram 1500, Ram 1500 Laramie Limited, Ram 1500 Rebel, Ram 2500, Ram Power Wagon, Ram 3500, Renault Duster Oroch, Rivian R1T, SCAM Iveco Daily 4x4, SsangYong Actyon Sports, SsangYong Musso, Toyota Stout, TAV Gurkha Pickup, Tata Ace, Tata TL, Tata Xenon, Tiger Star, Toyota Hilux, Toyota Land Cruiser 79, Toyota Tacoma, Toyota Tundra, UAZ Pickup, Uri Desert Runner, VIS-2349, VIS-2346, Volkswagen Saveiro, Volkswagen Amarok, Workhorse W-15, ZX Admiral, ZX Grandtiger, and ZX Grandtiger F1 or vans, such as Bohdan-2310, Chevrolet Chevy Van/GMC Vandura, Chevrolet Greenbrier, Chevrolet Express/GMC Savana, Citroën Berlingo, Citroën Nemo, Citroën Jumpy, Citroën Jumper, Dodge Sprinter, DKW Schnellaster, Fordson Thames 400E, Ford E-Series, Force Traveller, Ford Transit Connect, Ford Transit, Ford Transit Custom, Foton View, Fiat 238, Fiat 241, Fiat 242, Fiat Doblò, Fiat Scudo, Fiat Ducato, Fiat Talento, Hyundai Starex, Hyundai H350, Iveco Daily, JAC Sunray, King Long Kaige, Kia Besta, Kia Pregio, LDV Convoy, LDV Maxus, LDV Pilot, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter T1N, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter NCV3, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VS30, Mercedes-Benz T2, Mercedes-Benz Vario, Mercedes-Benz Citan, Mercedes-Benz MB100, Mercedes-Benz TN, Mercedes-Benz Vito W638, Mercedes-Benz Vito W639, Mercedes-Benz Vito W447, Nissan Caravan, Nissan Kubistar, Nissan Interstar, Nissan NV200, Nissan NV300, Nissan NV400, Nissan Primastar, Opel Combo, Opel Movano, Opel Vivaro, Peugeot Expert, Peugeot Bipper, Peugeot Boxer, RAF-977, RAF-2203, Renault Master, Renault Kangoo, Renault Trafic, Renault Estafette, SsangYong Istana, Škoda Praktik, Toyota HiAce H200, Toyota HiAce H300, Toyota ProAce, Tata Winger, Tempo Traveller, Volkswagen LT, VW Crafter, VW Caddy, Volkswagen Type 2 (T1), Volkswagen Type 2 (T2), Volkswagen Type 2 (T3), Volkswagen Transporter T4, Volkswagen Transporter T5, Volkswagen Transporter T6 Cargo Van, ZAZ Sens Van, GAZ GAZelle, GAZelle-NEXT, GAZ Sobol, GAZ Sobol-NEXT, and UAZ-452, but lighter than the largest cargo trucks such as semi-trailer rigs, such as MAN F2000, Volvo FH, Renault Trucks K, Ashok Leyland U-Truck, Peterbilt 389, Isuzu Giga, Peterbilt 359, Peterbilt 379, Peterbilt 389, Mack Super-Liner, Renault Trucks T, Bedford TM, Scania 4-series, Scania R-series, Volvo VN, Scania G-series, Mercedes-Benz Axor, Freightliner FLD, Ford LTL-9000, Hyundai Trago, Ford F-MAX, Freightliner Cascadia, Iveco S-Way, Renault Trucks C, Renault Premium, DAF CF, MAN TGA, MAN TGX, Renault Magnum, International LoneStar, International ProStar, Dodge Bighorn, MAN TGS, DAF XF, Mercedes-Benz Arocs, Kenworth W900, Freightliner FLA, Freightliner FLB, Scania T-series, Iveco Stralis, Chevrolet Bison/GMC General, Scania S-Series, Freightliner FLC 120 and Mercedes-Benz Actros. refer to truck Classes 6-7, which have a gross vehicle weight rating range of 19,501- 33,000 lbs. In the US, they are defined as weighing between 13,000 and 33,000 lb (5.9 and 15.0 t). For the UK and the EU the weight is between 3.5 to 7.5 t (7,700 to 16,500 lb). Local delivery and public service (dump trucks, garbage trucks and fire-fighting trucks) are normally around this size. In North America, a medium-duty truck is larger than a heavy-duty pickup truck, such as Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500, Dodge Ram 2500/3500/4500, GMC Sierra 2500/3500, and Ford F-250/F-350/F-450 Super Duty or full-size van, such as the Ford E-Series/Club Wagon/Econoline, Dodge A-Series/B-Series/Ram Vans, Freightliner Sprinter, Chevrolet Greenbrier, Chevrolet G-Series vans, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter T1N, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter NCV3, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VS30, Dodge Sprinter, Ford Transit 150/250/350, Ram ProMaster, and Chevrolet Express/GMC Savana.
Heavy trucks[]
Heavy trucks, such as MAN F2000, Volvo FH, Renault Trucks K, Ashok Leyland U-Truck, Peterbilt 389, Isuzu Giga, Peterbilt 359, Peterbilt 379, Peterbilt 389, Mack Super-Liner, Renault Trucks T, Bedford TM, Scania 4-series, Scania R-series, Volvo VN, Scania G-series, Mercedes-Benz Axor, Freightliner FLD, Ford LTL-9000, Hyundai Trago, Ford F-MAX, Freightliner Cascadia, Iveco S-Way, Renault Trucks C, Renault Premium, DAF CF, MAN TGA, MAN TGX, Renault Magnum, International LoneStar, International ProStar, Dodge Bighorn, MAN TGS, DAF XF, Mercedes-Benz Arocs, Kenworth W900, Freightliner FLA, Freightliner FLB, Scania T-series, Iveco Stralis, Chevrolet Bison/GMC General, Scania S-Series, Freightliner FLC 120 and Mercedes-Benz Actros are the heaviest trucks that are allowed on the road. They are larger than medium trucks, such as Chevrolet Kodiak, DAF LF, Dodge LCF series, Dongfeng KR, Dodge Ram 6500/7000, Ford Cargo, Freightliner Business Class M2, Ford LCF, Chevrolet Silverado 4500/5500/6500HD/International CV, International CF600, Ford F-650, GMC Topkick, GAZ-3307/3309, GMC W6/W7 Forward, Hino Ranger, Hino 600, Hyundai HD120/HD210, Hyundai Mega Truck, Hyundai Pavise, Isuzu Forward, Isuzu H-Series, Iveco EuroCargo, International DuraStar, Mercedes-Benz Atego, Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter, Mercedes-Benz Antos, MAN TGL, MAN TGM, Nissan Atleon, Nissan NT500, Nissan Diesel Condor, Kenworth T-170/T-270/T-370, Kenworth T-180/T-280/T-380, Peterbilt 337, Petebilt 537, Renault Midlum, Renault Trucks D, Scania L series, Scania P series, Sterling Acterra, Volvo FL, Volvo FE, ZIL-4331, and ZIL-5301, In the U.K. they are known as lorries. Usually heavy trucks have three axles: one at front and two at rear, and the rear axles have coupled wheels to enable heavy loads. Often heavy trucks pull trailers. They can be either full trailers which have both front and rear axles or boggies and their own brakes, and are connected to the towing truck with a towbar, or semi-trailers, which are attached to a special kind of a truck called tractor unit with a turntable coupling ("fifth wheel"). A semi-trailer is a kind of trailer which has wheels only in the back and the front rides on the back of the tractor unit. The tractor unit has an engine and the semi-trailer does not. Driving a heavy truck requires a professional driver's license. Truck drivers are called truckers.
The laws of various countries say what kind of vehicle combinations are allowed. A semi-trailer can be converted into a full trailer with using a dolly. A dolly is a small trailer which has only a bogie (= set of wheels), fifth wheel coupling for the semi-trailer and a towbar. Using a dolly, the semi-trailer can now be hitched to an ordinary cargo-carrying truck and does not need a tractor unit.
A heavy truck-trailer combination is often called a big rig or eighteen-wheeler.
The largest heavy road trucks are the Australian road trains which may have up to four semi-trailers coupled to a tractor making a road train, and may carry up to 200 tonnes of cargo.
Off-road trucks[]
Off-road trucks include standard, extra heavy-duty highway-legal trucks, typically outfitted with off-road features such as a front driving axle and special tires for applications such as logging and construction, and purpose-built off-road vehicles unconstrained by weight limits, such as the Liebherr T 282B mining truck.
Body types[]
Box trucks or Dry vans ("tilts" in the UK) have walls and a roof, making a closed cargo room. The rear has doors. Some have a side door. On most box trucks, the cabin is separate to the cargo area; however some box trucks have a door between the cabin and the cargo area, box trucks tend to be larger than cargo vans and smaller than tractor-trailers with movable trailers.
Chassis cab trucks have a fully enclosed cab at the front, with bare chassis frame-rails behind, suitable for subsequent permanent attachment of a specialized payload, like a fire engine truck or ambulance body.
Concrete mixers have a turning drum on back. Turning it one way mixes the concrete. Turning it the other way pushes the concrete out. The concrete goes down "chutes" (like large pipes with an open top). On most trucks the concrete comes out the back. Some new types have the concrete goes over the cab and down chutes in the front. Concrete is very heavy and hard to mix. Concrete mixers have to be very heavy duty.
Dual drive/Steer trucks are vehicles used to steer the rear of trailers.[3][4][5][6]
Dump trucks ("tippers" in the UK) carry sand, gravel, and dirt. Most dump trucks have an open-top box bed with an opening "tail-gate" door on the back. The body lifts up at the front. The load falls out the tailgate and is "dumped" on the ground behind the truck.
Flatbed trucks have a flat body with no sides. There is a wall between the cab and the body. The load will not move forward and hit the cab. The truck can be loaded from the side or top. Nothing covers the load. Some trucks have sides that can be taken off or folded down. Many times the load is covered with tarps.
Refrigerator trucks have insulated panels as walls and a roof and floor, used for transporting fresh and frozen cargo such as ice cream, food, vegetables, and prescription drugs. They are mostly equipped with double-wing rear doors, but a side door is sometimes fitted.
Semi-tractors ("artics" in the UK) have a fifth wheel for towing a semi-trailer instead of a body.
Garbage trucks pick up garbage and trash from homes and some businesses. Most were loaded from the rear. Now some load from the front or side. The same type of truck is often used for recycling.
Semi-tractors ("artics" in the UK) have no bodies. They have a "fifth wheel" that carries weight. A semi-trailer has no front wheels. The front of the trailer goes on the fifth wheel. The semi-tractor carries weight from the trailer and pulls the trailer
Tank trucks ("tankers" in the UK) are designed to carry liquids or gases. They usually have a round tank that is long (a cylinder) lying on its side. There are many types of tanks because there are many liquids and gases. Most tankers are built for only one liquid.
Boom Truck is a truck with a hydraulic arm. The hydraulic arm on a boom truck is called the boom. This boom will reach out past the end of the vehicle, and it will grab the vehicles that need to be towed. The boom of the truck remains in a fixed position, which allows it to be a very stable option when it comes to towing.
Wreckers ("recovery lorries" in the UK and sometimes "tow trucks" in the US) are used to lift and tow broken cars and trucks as large as a semi-trailer truck. They usually have a boom with a cable. Cars are often carried on special flatbeds.
References[]
- ↑ "49CFR571". http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/administration/fmcsr/fmcsrruletext.asp?rule_toc=777§ion=571.3§ion_toc=2060.
- ↑ "お問い合わせ" (in ja). https://www.best-used-tractors.com/contact/.
- ↑ Berg, Tom (August 19, 2013). "'Steer Cars' and 'Jeeps' Bring Up the Rear of Long-Beam Hauls". https://www.truckinginfo.com/159058/steer-cars-and-jeeps-bring-up-the-rear-of-long-beam-hauls.
- ↑ "This Truck/Trailer Combination Requires 2 Drivers and Moves Massive Plane Parts". 9 March 2021. https://altdriver.com/gearhead/boeing-dual-driver-truck-trailer-combination/.
- ↑ "VIDEO: Truckers use dual-driver system to haul oversized load". 29 December 2022. https://cdllife.com/2022/video-truckers-use-dual-driver-system-to-control-oversized-load/.
- ↑ "A Trailer So Big the Back Half Has Its Own Driver". https://www.powernationtv.com/post/a-trailer-so-big-the-back-half-has-its-own-driver.
Carroll, John; Davies, Peter (2015). The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Tractors and Trucks. Hermes House. pp. 282–301.
- See also Pickup truck
