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Why do the call a tractor trailer truck a Semi?
You call it a semi because it pulls a semi trailer.A semi is a type of trailer. A semi-trailer, as opposed to a full trailer, means it only has axles at the rear of the trailer and a full trailer has axles at the front and rear of the trailer. We call these in the UK "drags", as in wagon and drag, where the wagon that pulls the drag can carry a load on its own, whereas the semi-trailer truck, or tractor unit cannot carry anything without a trailer.
What is the vehicle called that carries other cars?
If someone is looking for a vehicle that will carry another vehicle, there are many options. A tow truck, semi, or a semi with an attached trailer are all vehicles that carry other vehicles.
How many tons will a Mac truck carry?
The amount of tons a Mac truck can carry will depend on the size of the truck. A six wheel Mac truck with a dump can carry up to 30 tons or more. A Mac truck with 18 wheels and a semi trailer can carry up to 23 tons in the trailer.
How much grain does a commercial semi trailer carry when full?
700 bushels, or 42,000 pounds.
How many rivets are in a semi trailer?
a lot
How many semi-trailer trucks are in the world?
2,000,000
How many gallons in a semi truck?
The fuel capacity on a Semi ranges from 50 to 250 gallons sometimes more. The carry capacity can be as high or higher than 40,000 gallons depending on what is to be carried in a single trailer
How is a trailer different from a semi trailer?
Most trailers are semi trailers. You're probably asking the difference between a semi trailer and a full trailer. A semi trailer is not wholly self supporting, and weight is distributed both the trailer axles, and to the tow vehicle. A full trailer supports its own weight fully.
How is a trailer different from a semi-trailer?
Trailer is way more bigger than a semi-trailer. Common misconception between a trailer and a semi-trailer. Technically, a trailer has wheels in front and rear and is hitched to a pulling vehicle (car,truck,etc.) A semi- trailer only has wheels in the rear and is hitched to a pulling vehicle (car,truck,etc.)
How many semi sweet chips are needed to substitute 4 squares of semi sweet?
about 16
How much grain does a commercial semi-trailer carry when full?
80,000 Lbs legally Corn would be 1428 bushels
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