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Z-factor Consultation
Nov 5, 20201 min read
Stinger Steered Loggers
Stinger-steered log trailers consist of a tractor with a log bunk mounted over the fifth wheel. This log bunk is capable of rotating on...
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Z-factor Consultation
Nov 2, 20202 min read
Grade and Slope
The grade to slope numbers have been translated for your use below, since they represent such a small area of the ‘protractor’ image. Just b
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Z-factor Consultation
Oct 28, 20201 min read
Fasteners
Fasteners come in all styles. When you are talking about frame mounted components on trucks it is narrowed down to two styles, huck bolts...
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Z-factor Consultation
Sep 13, 20201 min read
2-speed rear axles
A 2-speed rear axle can eliminate the need for an auxiliary transmission in some applications. These axles contain gearing for two ranges.
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Z-factor Consultation
Sep 9, 20202 min read
Tractor axle loading
As the fifth wheel moves weight is transferred between the axles on the power unit, or chassis. Many people do not fully understand this, an
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Z-factor Consultation
Sep 6, 20202 min read
Drivetrain power
Split-shaft PTOs and Transfer Cases both use driveline power to run another piece of equipment. Aside from being located in the drivetrain,
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Z-factor Consultation
Aug 5, 20201 min read
UltraShift Plus Technology
The transmission is shifted into drive to take off and after that, if you maintain drive, the electronics do all of the shifting based upon
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Z-factor Consultation
Jul 30, 20201 min read
ATC and the TC Dash Switch
Automatic Traction Control (ATC) is tied to the Anti-lock Brake System ABS (ABS)
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