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TANDEM PUSHERS [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-03-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Earthmoving
  • Execution of Work (Construction)
  • Construction Site Equipment
CONT

Maintain a loading time as close to optimum as possible and provide adequate pushers [for scraper fleet]. Tandem or dual pushers may be required for adequate power.

OBS

Tandem pushing utilizes two tractors operating in tandem (one behind the other). ... dual tractors are more efficient than tandem tractors because the dual tractor is controlled by a single operator.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Terrassement
  • Exécution des travaux de construction
  • Matériel de chantier
CONT

Dans le cas de deux pousseurs en tandem, le deuxième pousseur doit attendre que l'ensemble scraper - 1er pousseur ait atteint sa vitesse avant de prendre contact.

OBS

Le terme pousseurs en tandem est privilégié par des traducteurs techniques. L'anglicisme pusher est utilisé mais ne peut être recommandé.

Spanish

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