Development of Off-Highway Articulated Dump Trucks

790538

02/01/1979

Event
39th Annual Earthmoving Industry Conference
Authors Abstract
Content
Articulated dump trucks have developed along a multiplicity of lines for diverse applications and reasons.
Past, present and future developments and applications are reviewed, including the Author's experiences in the development of DJB articulated trucks. Some of the major design features reviewed include suspension, tires, weight distribution, stability and manoeuvrability, together with mechanical and operational comparisons with other hauling systems.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/790538
Pages
12
Citation
Brown, D., and Heather, R., "Development of Off-Highway Articulated Dump Trucks," SAE Technical Paper 790538, 1979, https://doi.org/10.4271/790538.
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Publisher
Published
Feb 1, 1979
Product Code
790538
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English