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LEANING FRONT WHEELS [1 record]

Record 1 1980-10-14

English

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

Leaning of the front wheels also facilitates the turning of the grader.

OBS

The front wheel of a motor grader may be leaned to either side to offset the side thrust produced by soil pressure against the angled blade and to assist in turning the grader.

French

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

La maniabilité de l'engin est encore augmentée en laissant aux roues avant un carrossage réglable important. Cette inclinaison qui peut atteindre 30 ° (...) compense (...) la poussée horizontale qui se manifeste lors de la fouille.

Spanish

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