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HIGH UNDERCLEARANCE [1 record]

Record 1 1984-03-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trucks and Dollies (Materials Handling)
CONT

The (fork) truck has large-load wheels with hydraulic brakes, and 15-inch diameter drive wheels mounted on an articulated beam axle for high underclearance and stability on uneven surfaces.

OBS

For a definition of "underclearance", see the more standard term "ground clearance".

Key term(s)
  • high ground clearance

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chariots de manutention
CONT

La garde au sol doit également être importante sous les montants du mâts ainsi que sous la traverse inférieure du tablier porte-fourche en position basse (...) Cette obligation de grande garde au sol est très contraignante pour les constructeurs car elle nécessite des fourches plus hautes que sur les chariots industriels.

OBS

Pour une définition de "garde au sol", voir ce terme.

Key term(s)
  • importante garde au sol

Spanish

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