What are the length, width, and height of a rear eight-wheeler?
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The length, width, and height of a rear eight-wheeler are 1120mm, 1180mm, and 1015mm respectively. Introduction to rear eight-wheelers: Also known as rear eight-wheel dump trucks or dual-axle vehicles. These are vehicles capable of self-unloading cargo through hydraulic or mechanical lifting mechanisms. Also referred to as tipper trucks. They consist of components such as the vehicle chassis, hydraulic lifting mechanism, cargo compartment, and power take-off device. Working principle of rear eight-wheelers: The engine drives the hydraulic pump through the transmission and power take-off device. High-pressure oil flows through the distribution valve and oil pipes into the lifting hydraulic cylinder, pushing the piston rod to tilt the cargo compartment. Backward tilting is most common. The movement of the piston rod can be controlled via the operating system to stop the compartment at any required tilt angle. The compartment resets using its own gravity and hydraulic control.
Having driven trucks for so many years, I often deal with the rear eight-wheelers, which typically measure around 12 meters in length, 2.5 meters in width, and between 3.5 to 4 meters in height. Driving these big guys in the city requires extra attention to the turning radius because they're too long and wide for small streets. The height can easily lead to collisions with low bridges—I remember last time on the highway when I was slightly overloaded, the truck body swayed violently and nearly caused an accident. The dimensions also affect the loading capacity and stability; normally, they can carry up to 30 tons of cargo, but it takes experience to handle them steadily to avoid scrapes or rollovers. When buying a truck, always check the local road regulations—fines for non-compliant dimensions can be hefty.
