. Material handling cyclopedia; a reference book covering definitions, descriptions, illustrations and methods of use of material handling machines employed in industry . ng hauls andbeing continuously operated at a speed of 8 to Two-Wheel Trailers The two-wheel trailer, as distinguished from the semi-trailer or pole trailer, is used principally for transportingcomparatively light loads of SOO lb. to 2,000 lb. at automobilespeeds. Two-wheel trailers are different from semi-trailers inthat the entire load is carried by the trailers axle andwheels. The entire load is balanced ove
. Material handling cyclopedia; a reference book covering definitions, descriptions, illustrations and methods of use of material handling machines employed in industry . ng hauls andbeing continuously operated at a speed of 8 to Two-Wheel Trailers The two-wheel trailer, as distinguished from the semi-trailer or pole trailer, is used principally for transportingcomparatively light loads of SOO lb. to 2,000 lb. at automobilespeeds. Two-wheel trailers are different from semi-trailers inthat the entire load is carried by the trailers axle andwheels. The entire load is balanced over its axle and thepulling vehicle serves only to balance the trailer and tow bracket or other coupling device is attached to the rearend of the tractor or truck for attaching the tongue ordrawbar of the trailer. The two-wheel trailer is used by truck farmers, retailersand contractors. Most of the trailers of this constructionare of the light high-speed type, but heavier types are manu-factured for capacities from 3,500 lb. to 4,000 lb. Semi-Trailers Semi-trailers are a type of two-wheel trailer which havetheir axles and wheels placed under the rear portion of. Semi-Trailers Eliminate Waiting Time of Truck-Tractors 580 MOTOR TRUCKS. TRACTORS AND TRAILERS their frame and which are supported in front by the vehiclewhich tows them. With this type of trailer approximately40 per cent of the load is carried by the towing vehicle andi60 per cent by the trailer. The construction of thesetrailers is similar in principle to non-reversible four-wheeltrailers, except that in place of an axle in front there is a;fifth-wheel which rests upon and is attached to the truckor tractor with which they are used. Several types of fifth-wheel are in common use whichallow universal action and permit sidewise as well as fore-and-aft rocking, and also permit the truck and trailer tostand at an angle to each other. A pair of are often furnished to take the shock of startingthe sem
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