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DUMP BODY [1 record]

Record 1 2009-02-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trucking (Road Transport)
DEF

Truck body of any type which can be tilted to discharge its load.

OBS

The dump body is designed for the transportation of bulk material.

Key term(s)
  • dump

French

Domaine(s)
  • Camionnage
DEF

Carrosserie de véhicule industriel constituée d'une caisse métallique pouvant pivoter, suivant sa construction vers l'arrière ou latéralement, sous l'action d'un leveur de benne.

OBS

La benne basculante sert à transporter des matériaux en vrac.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Transporte por camión
DEF

Carrocería de vehículo industrial formada por un casco metálico que gira sobre su eje hacia atrás o al costado con la acción de un mecanismo de volteo.

OBS

El volteo sirve para el transporte de productos a granel.

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