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What is a truck tractor?

A tractor truck , also known as a truck tractoror head or tractor trailer truck, is a well know commercial vehicle that can be used to tow semi-trailers of goods. It usually consists of an engine, cab and traction device, but does not include a cargo box. Its main function is to provide power and control to tow and transport semi trailers of cargo.

Tractor Truck

A tractor truck unit is a heavy vehicle which specifically designed to transport large amounts heavy goods. The design of the tractor head focuses on providing strong power, good maneuverability and high durability to adapt to various transportation needs.

About Our Tractor Truck:

• Powerful engine: Equipped with a high-performance diesel engine, providing ample power and torque.

• Advanced suspension system: ensures stable vehicle while driving and reduces the risk damage of cargo.

• Comfortable cab: Provides the driver with spacious space and modern comfort facilities.

• Efficient braking system: including anti-lock braking system (ABS) and electronic braking system (EBS) to improve safety.

• Traction: It has strong traction and can pull semi-trailers of different types and weights.

• Fuel Efficiency: Designed to focus on fuel economy and reduce operating costs.

Widely Applications:

Tractor heads are widely used in industries such as logistics, construction, mining and agriculture to transport various types of goods, including but not limited to:

• Container cargo

• Bulk materials( such as grain or sand)

• Heavy machinery and equipment

• Dangerous goods

• Refrigerated cargo

Types of usual semi-trailers that can be connected to the tractor truck:

• Flatbed semi-trailer: suitable for transporting large objects or bulk goods. For example: Container semi trailer...

• Low-bed semi-trailer: specially designed for transporting international standard containers.

• Refrigerated semi-trailers: used to transport goods that require temperature control.

• Tank semi-trailer: used to transport liquid or powdery substances. For exemple: LPG tanker semi-tralier, Fuel tank tralier, Chemical liquid tank trailer, Vacuum suction trailer, Concrete mixer trailer, V shape bulk cement semi trailer, Bulk feed transport semi trailer...

• Dump semi-trailer: used to transport bulk materials and can unload automatically. For example: Tipper trailer.

And we also have Cargo Tralier, Cargo fence trailer, Full trailer / dolly, Curtain trailer, Van box semi trailer, Wingspan semi trailer, Refrigerated semi trailer, Car carrier semi trailer...

The connection method between the tractor head and the semi-trailer

The connection between the tractor truck and the semi-trailer is usually achieved in the following ways:

Fifth wheel: A common connection method that connects to the semitrailer's towing pin through a rotating metal disk.

King pin: Inserts directly into the towing pin of the semi-trailer, suitable for certain types of semi-trailers.

FAQ:

1. Q: Do tractors truck dirvers need special driving license?

   A: Yes, due to the size and weight of the semi trailer truck, usually a special or commercial driver's license is required.

   
   

2. Q: How much maintenance cost of the tractor truck tariler?

   A: Maintenance costs for tractor truck engines are relatively high because they are heavy vehicles, so it require maintenance regularly to ensure the truck's safety and performance.

   
   

3. Q: How is the fuel efficiency of the tractor head truck?

   A:In today, each tractor truck designs are more focused on the fuel efficiency than before, but they are still less fuel-efficient than small trucks, they need more power to transport heavy loads.

   
   

4. Q: How long is the lifespan of a tractor head truck?

   A: The life of the tractor truck head can be used over 10 years, but it also depends on the frequency of use, the maintenance quality and the operating conditions.

   
   

5. Q: How much weight of good can be tow by the tractor truck trailer?

   A: The weight depends on its capabilities of tractor truck, usually the ranges if from a few tons to dozens of tons.