Tractor Trailers: Overview of Models | perevozka24

A tractor trailer is a term denoting a combination of a trailer and a road tractor. A tractor-trailer consists of two completely separate units, so a tractor can be connected to other trailers, which in turn can be combined with other tractors. They are connected both to equipment and electronics, so brakes and all functions on the trailer can be controlled from the cab.

Features of Tractor Trailers

Tractor-trailers are used for transporting goods and materials from one place to another. Naturally, they are primarily used in agricultural activities and the agricultural industry. For example, they can be used to transport products from farms to grocery stores.

The cargo part of a tractor-trailer must have sufficient engine power to pull a significant amount of cargo. The weight of the trailer can vary greatly depending on the type of cargo it carries. For example, a trailer loaded with empty plastic bottles will weigh much less than a trailer full of bottled water.

The trailer part of a tractor-trailer combination can be one of many designs intended for various purposes. Probably, the most common type is the box trailer. Its length can vary from 8.5 to 16 meters. It is fully enclosed, except for the rear door, and sometimes also along the sides.

Overview of the Most Popular Models

The most popular tractor trailer models are:

1. 2-PTC-4, equipped with a loading platform and a hydraulic mechanism for performing dump tasks. Used for transporting various bulk and agricultural cargoes. In addition to paved roads, it can easily be used on nearly any off-road terrain, which is an advantage in rural areas. The 2-PTC-4 can carry up to 4 tons of cargo at speeds up to 40 km/h. The model is also popular due to its simple maintenance and durability in repair.
2. 2-PTC-6 — this is a dump-type trailer, adapted for use in any climatic and natural conditions, except mountainous terrain. The trailer is typically used for transporting loads weighing up to 6 tons and volume up to 1.8 cubic meters. The model is equipped with pneumatic brakes. If necessary, the configuration is supplemented with extendable sides. The maximum operating speed is 25 km/h.
3. 1-PTC-1 — a semi-trailer designed for mini tractors. Equipped with water dumpers. They are successfully used for transporting farm or household cargo. The semi-trailer reaches 1.8 meters in length and 1.2 meters in width. The maximum load capacity is 1 ton, which is sufficient for personal use.
4. 1-PTC-9 — a two-axle trailer. Equipped with a cargo platform and a braking system operating from the tractor's pneumatic mechanism. Semi-elliptical leaf springs are provided. The model is typically used for transporting bulk or solid materials, with a load capacity of up to 9 tons. It can move at speeds up to 30 km/h.
5. PTC-5 — a dump-type tractor semi-trailer used to transport various cargoes: root crops, grass, hay, etc. The maximum weight it can carry is 5 tons. If required, it can also be used for transporting construction materials. The semi-trailer can move on various roads: dirt, paved. The semi-trailer is equipped with brakes and electronics connectable to tractor systems. The capacity reaches up to 5.6 cubic meters.
6. PTC-6 — single-axle dump semi-trailers for bulk or individual cargo. They can also be used for transporting semi-liquid substances weighing no more than 6 tons. Capable of moving at speeds up to 25 km/h. The advantage is the ability to raise the cargo body by 87 degrees, thanks to hydraulic lifters operating via the tractor's hydraulic system.
7. OZTP-8572 — a special trailer with a 3-axle configuration, designed for operation with 3rd and 5th class tractors. A large cargo body and impressive load capacity allow transporting cargo weighing up to 13 tons on roads with various surface types. Maximum speed reaches up to 30 km/h. The model is equipped with two loading platforms and a hydraulic system for dumping the cargo body.
8. PTCB-17 with 3 axles is designed for operation with 5th class tractors. It is the optimal option for transporting agricultural products, construction materials weighing up to 17 tons and volume up to 20 cubic meters. Capable of moving at speeds up to 25 km/h. The advantage of the model is good maneuverability on roads due to the presence of a front axle in the design, equipped with a turn mechanism connected to the tractor-puller.

The described models are considered among the most common in the CIS, but far from the only ones. The variety allows choosing trailers with optimal load capacity and size. The scope of use depends on the device's characteristics and may be very wide.

It is important to consider not only the characteristics of the trailer itself, but also the tractor that will serve as the tractor-puller. It is important that they are fully compatible with each other. The operating conditions, the possibility of timely and proper technical maintenance and repair in case of malfunction also play a significant role.

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