Results for 'bogie'

Maximum permissible plated bogie weights depend on the number of axles and the limits of the axle itself. Axles are commonly rated at 9,000kgs but this cannot be used as a guide as axle types vary.

A bogie, also known as a wheelset, is a modular subassembly of wheels and axles used to support and guide a vehicle along a track or surface.

Learn how to calculate payload weight on an HGV trailer, considering gross vehicle weight (GVW/GCW) and UK legal limits for safe and compliant transport.

A staple minimum compliance requirement for ferry crossings. Attached to the chassis, they typically come in 6 pairs; one pair in front of the landing legs, one pair in front of the bogie and the remaining pair at the rear.

Knorr-Bremse's 'TIM' module allows a user to interface with the ECU directly without the need for a laptop. This enables readouts of RSS activation, harsh braking occurence, bogie load or any other information available.

EBPMS stands for Electric Braking Performance Monitoring System and is a system to continually monitor how effective the brakes are at any given time.

Don-Bur provides a free online tool that allows you to approximate the load on the axle set (bogie) with varying load types and weights.

Argos has ordered 19 Lifting Deck Longer Semi Trailers (LSTs) from Don-Bur with the largest internal cubic volume seen on British roads.

At this year's CV Show, Don-Bur are launching a host of innovative features that will excite the imagination of Fleet Drivers and Logistics Operators.

Dick Denby has been lobbying the government for the use of his B-Double artic trailer combination for over 20 years.

Today, the DfT has finally rubber-stamped the use of Longer Semi Trailers (LSTs) for general use on UK Roads.  This follows their press release earlier this month suggesting that legislation would be laid on 10 May to safely roll out the vehicles from 31 May.

Considerations for Longer Semi Trailers (LSTs): manoeuvrability, weight, and steer axles crucial for efficient deployment. Plan wisely.

Understand trailer steering axles including self-steer, positive steer and command steer to reduce tyre scrub and improve manoeuvrability.

Understand how trailer rollover prevention systems like RSS, RSP and RSC work, including key stages, sensor input, and driver safety insights.