Indiana Used Trucks Terms and Definitions

Combination Truck Consists of a power unit a truck tractor and one or more trailing units a semi-trailer or trailer. The most frequently used combination is popularly referred to as a ""tractor-semitrailer"" or ""tractor trailer Roll Up Truck Bed Cover The tonneau cover has unique adjustment gauges and tension control built right into the latch. Double-sided fabric with attractive black matte finish is tear resistant and high quality Anti-lock Brakes With an anti-lock brake system, a sensor in an about-to-be locked up wheel sends a message to a computer. The computer immediately starts releasing and applying that brake, killing the lock up Coupler Affixed to the trailer tongue, the coupler is a hollow metal stamping that covers the hitch ball. Trailer Tongue Weight The downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the trailer coupler. In most cases, it should not be less than 10 percent of the trailer load or more than 15 percent. Removable Drawbar In which the ball platform is removable. This hitch is commonly referred to as a utility ball mount for Class III hookups. Liftgate To lift heavy tool boxes and equipment into or out of the truck, some weighing more than 1,500 pounds, a hydraulic liftgate is very useful. The liftgate platform folds up against the body when not in use. Acceleration Power Measured in kilowatts. Pulse power obtainable from a battery used to accelerate a vehicle. This is based on a constant current pulse for 30 seconds at no less than 2/3 of the maximum open-circuit-voltage at 80% depth-of-discharge relative to the battery's rated capacity and at 20 degrees Celsius ambient temperature. Equipment Trucks Such as Crusher, Dozer, Excavator, Feeder, Grader, Paver, Roller, Screen, Skid Loader, New Skid Steer, Stump Grinder, Tractor, Tub Grinder, Garbage Trucks. Accelerator A device that accelerates charged particles such as electronsprotons and atomic nuclei to high velocities thus giving them high kinetic energies.

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