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SET-BACK FRONT AXLE [1 record]

Record 1 2012-07-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trucking (Road Transport)
  • Transmission Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
  • Steering Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
DEF

The front axle located farther behind the front bumper than standard.

OBS

The purpose of moving the axle rearward is to increase the load applied to the front axle and increase manoeuvrability.

Key term(s)
  • set back front axle
  • set-back axle

French

Domaine(s)
  • Camionnage
  • Transmission (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
  • Direction (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
DEF

Essieu directeur monté en position reculée par rapport au pare-chocs.

OBS

Cette position de l'essieu permet, entre autres choses, un rayon de braquage plus court.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Transporte por camión
  • Sistemas de transmisión (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
  • Sistemas de dirección (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
DEF

Eje de dirección montado más atrás que lo habitual con respecto a la defensa.

OBS

Esta posición del eje permite entre otros un radio de giro más corto.

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