IT seems desirable to increase appreciably the amount of kingpin offset in tractor semitrailer combinations, according to Mr. Horine, who discusses the effect of kingpin offset on load distribution, clearance angle, traction, braking, steering, maneuverability, and riding qualities.The author also explores the geometric limits on how far ahead of the tractor axle the kingpin may be placed.


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    Title :

    FIFTH-WHEEL MOUNTINGS ON TRACTOR SEMITRAILERS


    Additional title:

    Sae Technical Papers


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Pre-1964 SAE Technical Papers ; 1906



    Publication date :

    1948-01-01




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English