a truck or tractor with two rear axles both of which are being driven by the engine not just one of them
A truck with three rear axles and one of the axles is a drop axle that is only used when carrying heavy loads.
A truck with two or more rear axles, both with with diffs coupled by a jack shaft. Some units fitted with diff locks to allow one or both axles to drive.
What is the track width, or also known axle length of every truck?
A Mack truck with a gold bulldog indicates the entire truck is made solely of Mack components. Trucks with another manufacturer's transmission, engine, rear axles or suspension are given the silver emblem.
On a rear wheel drive vehicle, the rear axles transfer power from the rear differential to the rear wheels.
A truck which has three axles. The rear axle (the undriven one) can be lifted up in order to reduce wear on the tyres while operating under light loads.
A dump truck with two (tandem) rear pulling axles supported by a third fixed axle located in the middle of the truck which only reaches the ground after a certain amount of load weight.
The rear wheels are bolted to the axles. The axles run through the inside of the rear end housing.
The size distinction varies from state to state. The average trailer lenght is around 53' and the tractor length varies depending on whether or not it has a sleeper and the size of engine. The best definition of a semi truck is that it consist of a towing engine or tractor and a semi-trailer which is used to haul cargo. The trailers generally have 3 axles with the rear axles having two wheels each and the trailers have two wheels on each of the tandem axles.
Either 6 or 10 depending on the particular model. Most have dual rear axles and have 10 wheels.
if the rear end is messed up you can if you take the rear drive shaft out. but you have to keep the 4wd engaged. it will run of the front axles that way. i wouldn't drive very long that way, but it will get you home.