A mobile dynamometer for measuring the longitudinal force acting at the fifth wheel connection between a tractor and a semitrailer has been developed. The use of this dynamometer for testing retarders installed in tractors is described and example results are presented. Computational methods for predicting total retardation of various vehicles equipped with retarders are discussed.


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    Title :

    Using an Over-the-Road Dynamometer to Test Tractors Equipped with Retarders


    Additional title:

    Sae Technical Papers


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    SAE International Truck and Bus Meeting and Exposition ; 1981



    Publication date :

    1981-11-01




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


    Using an over-the-road dynamometer to test tractors equipped with retarders

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