Service of commercial vehicles is an important aspect to consider in regard to the purchase decision and the customer satisfaction. In this category you read about issues to consider when buying a commercial vehicles (truck, van, trailer, tractor) and what is important to know about the commercial vehicle after market, spare parts and repairs.
The steering geometry of a utility vehicle is a complex system. Castor, steering kinematics, toe-in, camber, and kingpin inclination ensure that the wheels always remain under control. Depending on the application area, a truck may roll on more or fewer axles. These do not only have to carry the load of the truck. They are …
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The fuel consumption of trucks is determined by many factors. One of them is selection of the correct tires. “Green” tires guarantee low fuel consumption. This was the result of a recent study. The correct tire can reduce diesel consumption by up to 8.5 percent. This may help a hauler to save several million € …
Truck tires are like shoes. They need new soles when they are too worn. And as with shoes, it is often cheaper to go a shoemaker than to a shoe shop. Retreads can save as much as a third of the purchasing price—not exactly negligible in a sector where every cent counts. welt.de reported that …
Perfect maneuvering into a parking space and seeing the pedestrians—good all-round visibility makes the life of truck drivers easier. The Road Traffic Ordinance requires sufficient visibility under all operating conditions. How is the visibility in the truck? Curved Right and Left Rearview Mirrors Compulsory for Trucks 7.5 Tons and Over Right and left rearview mirrors …
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Securing loads in trucks is a frequently recurring issue. How is it done right? What could be the consequences for the driver and the owner of a vehicle for securing load inappropriately? The possible consequences are demonstrated by the following court decision: damage to a following passenger car due to stone chipping, for example, must …
Utility vehicle maintenance was fundamentally changed by electronic systems. Service technicians still know engines, brake systems, transmissions or hydraulic systems, but they are now trained mechatronics technicians and no longer “just” mechanics. The job title is derived from the field of mechatronics, a combination of mechanics, electrics, and electronics, supplemented by control and information technology. …
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US trucks like the International Lone Star are rarities in Europe. Anyone who wants to work seriously with these vehicles must usually have to accept using a shorter trailer. This is also related to their generous driver’s cabs, which go well beyond our usual standards. If you can live with the economic consequences of that, …
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With the Recamic Multiway D, Michelin is offering a new running surface for retread tyres. The expert portal eurotransport.de has reported on this. According to Michelin, it is available from September from certified Recamic specialists for tyre sizes 315/80 R 22.5 and 315/70 R 22.5. Michelin says that the new tread increases the performance of …
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The Still company already proved as early as 2011 that forklifts can be ecological. At that time, the company launched the Still RX 70 Hybrid forklift. The 36-kW diesel engine was complemented by an electric motor. The forklift generates power while braking. The power is stored in so-called ultra caps, high-performance capacitors that return the …
