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DROME BOX [1 record]

Record 1 2019-07-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
  • Trucking (Road Transport)
  • Trailers and Hauling
DEF

[A] small van body installed between the rear of the driver's cab and the fifth wheel of a long-distance tractor.

OBS

In Eastern Canada, this type of commercial vehicle body is mainly used on tractors coupled with semi-trailers used for long-distance moving.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
  • Camionnage
  • Remorques et remorquage
DEF

Fourgon de dimensions réduites, monté entre le dos de la cabine de conduite et la sellette d'attelage d'un tracteur grand routier.

OBS

Dans l'est du Canada, ce type de carrosserie de véhicule industriel se retrouve principalement sur des tracteurs attelés aux semi-remorques servant aux déménagements sur de longues distances.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Carrocería y chasis (Vehículos automotores)
  • Transporte por camión
  • Camiones con remolque y remolque
DEF

Caja pequeña montada entre la parte trasera de la cabina del conductor y la quinta rueda de un tractor de transporte.

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