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LONG-DISTANCE TRACTOR [1 record]

Record 1 1997-01-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trucking (Road Transport)
  • Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
DEF

Road tractor built for very long distances and normally driven by an owner-operator.

OBS

Usually equipped with a sleeper berth and a well-appointed cab interior.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Camionnage
  • Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes
DEF

Tracteur routier construit pour de très longs parcours et exploité par un tractionnaire.

OBS

Ce type de tracteur routier est habituellement équipé d'un compartiment couchette et d'un habitacle tout confort.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Transporte por camión
  • Tipos de vehículos automotores y bicicletas
DEF

Tractor construido para recorridos muy largos operado por un contratista.

OBS

Este tipo de tractor tiene generalmente un camarote y una cabina confortable.

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