Feb 21, 2006 13:39
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tag axle vs trailing axle
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According to my research, I found that these two are the same, but I would appreciate a confirmation on that. Thank you
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Isodynamia
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William [Bill] Gray
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http://www.ntea.com/tr/glossary_detail.asp?term_id=277
Tandem Axle
Two axles mounted as a group (three axles placed together often referred to as a Tri-axle Tandem). There are three tandem-axle drive types: (1) Dual-drive Tandem, both axles have drive mechanisms and are connected to the engine power unit; (2) Pusher Tandem, only the rearmost axle is a driving type and forward unit is free rolling (load-carrying only), commonly called Dead Axle; (3) ***Trailing Axle Tandem (Tag Axle)***, forward unit of tandem is a driving type while rear unit is freely rolling. Two trailer axles are also called tandem axles.
http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/~highway/en/007/glossary/t.html
Tag axle
A non-powered axle that sits at the rear of a tractor. Also called a trailing axle.
http://www.rsmck.com/t.htm
TAG AXLE
A non-driven (dead) axle installed behind the drive axle(s) to increase the permissible gross weight, and consequently the payload. Also termed "trailing axle."
Tandem Axle
Two axles mounted as a group (three axles placed together often referred to as a Tri-axle Tandem). There are three tandem-axle drive types: (1) Dual-drive Tandem, both axles have drive mechanisms and are connected to the engine power unit; (2) Pusher Tandem, only the rearmost axle is a driving type and forward unit is free rolling (load-carrying only), commonly called Dead Axle; (3) ***Trailing Axle Tandem (Tag Axle)***, forward unit of tandem is a driving type while rear unit is freely rolling. Two trailer axles are also called tandem axles.
http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/~highway/en/007/glossary/t.html
Tag axle
A non-powered axle that sits at the rear of a tractor. Also called a trailing axle.
http://www.rsmck.com/t.htm
TAG AXLE
A non-driven (dead) axle installed behind the drive axle(s) to increase the permissible gross weight, and consequently the payload. Also termed "trailing axle."
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William [Bill] Gray
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Morad Safe (X)
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