FIFTH-WHEEL MOUNTINGS ON TRACTOR SEMITRAILERS
480211
01/01/1948
- Event
- Content
- IT seems desirable to increase appreciably the amount of kingpin offset in tractor semitrailer combinations, according to Mr. Horine, who discusses the effect of kingpin offset on load distribution, clearance angle, traction, braking, steering, maneuverability, and riding qualities.The author also explores the geometric limits on how far ahead of the tractor axle the kingpin may be placed.
- Pages
- 9
- Citation
- HORINE, M., "FIFTH-WHEEL MOUNTINGS ON TRACTOR SEMITRAILERS," SAE Technical Paper 480211, 1948, https://doi.org/10.4271/480211.