What kind of fuel does a semi-trailer use?
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Semi-trailers use diesel fuel, which is divided into two main categories: light diesel and heavy diesel. Diesel engines have high power and traction, and trucks generally have large load capacities, so diesel engines are commonly used. Compared to gasoline, diesel has the characteristics of high energy density and low fuel consumption rate. More information about semi-trailers is as follows: Characteristics of semi-trailers: A semi-trailer is a trailer with axles placed behind the center of the vehicle (when the vehicle is evenly loaded) and equipped with a coupling device that can transmit horizontal and vertical forces to the tractor. It is a heavy-duty transport vehicle connected to the semi-trailer head via a fifth wheel coupling. The national standard allows a semi-trailer's self-weight of up to 55 tons, but its load capacity can reach 200 tons. Classification of semi-trailers: Semi-trailers are generally three-axle trailers, with types including 11-meter warehouse-barrier semi-trailers, 13-meter warehouse-barrier semi-trailers, low-platform semi-trailers, etc. Vehicles with load capacities and dimensions similar to ordinary high-barrier trucks but weighing 15% or less are defined as light-duty vehicles.