How are truck axle types classified?
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Truck axle types are classified by counting the rows of wheels from front to back; the number of rows of wheels determines the number of axles the vehicle has. Below is more information about vehicle axles: 1. Number of axles: The vehicle axle (also known as the shaft) is connected to the frame (or load-bearing body) through the suspension, with wheels installed at both ends. It is mainly used in cargo trucks, military vehicles, special vehicles, or a small number of large buses. 2. Impact: The size of the vehicle's wheelbase affects its overall performance. If the wheelbase is too short, the cargo compartment length will be insufficient, and the rear overhang (the distance from the last wheel axis to the rear end of the vehicle) will be too long, leading to significant longitudinal sway during driving and large mass transfer during braking, acceleration, or uphill driving, resulting in poorer handling and stability.