HOW TO BUY A TRUCK. 1-ENGINE AND POWER TRAIN

THE MOST IMPORTANT CONSIDERATION IN BUYING A TRUCK IS CHOOSING ONE THAT IS TAILORED FOR THE JOB THAT NEEDS TO BE DONE. THE POWER TRAIN, INCLUDING THE ENGINE, CLUTCH, TRANSMISSION, AND REAR AXLE MUST BE MATCHED TO GIVE LONGEVITY, PERFORMANCE, AND ECONOMY. TRUCK OPERATING CONDITIONS ARE GIVEN AND VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS ARE CALCULATED, INCLUDING SPECIFIC POWER OUTPUT HORSEPOWER DEMAND, TIRE SIZE, AND GEAR RATIO.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Vol 9, No 4, PP 32-35, 40, 1 FIG, 2 PHOT, 4 TAB
• Authors:
  • Thomson, P
• Publication Date: 1971-4

Media Info

• Serial:
  • Rural and Urban Roads

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Engines; Equipment replacement; Purchasing; Trucks; Vehicle capacity; Vehicle performance
• Old TRIS Terms: Truck capacity; Truck engines; Truck performance
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Motor Carriers; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00219435
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 29 1971 12:00AM