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Z-factor Consultation
Nov 2, 20202 min read
Grade and Slope
The grade to slope numbers have been translated for your use below, since they represent such a small area of the ‘protractor’ image. Just b
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Z-factor Consultation
Oct 28, 20201 min read
Fasteners
Fasteners come in all styles. When you are talking about frame mounted components on trucks it is narrowed down to two styles, huck bolts...
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Z-factor Consultation
Oct 11, 20202 min read
Weight $ense (Cents)
If the objective is merely a haul a few pounds more on each load, then the ROI may not be present.
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Z-factor Consultation
Oct 7, 20202 min read
Trailer swing clearance
Did you ever think that there is more to clear than just the trailer to cab or sleeper?
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Z-factor Consultation
Sep 27, 20201 min read
Cummins 2021 Efficiency Series Engines
or 2021 Cummins will release new engines. All of the Efficiency Series engines will achieve peak torque at 950 rpm. Downspeeding is one of t
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Z-factor Consultation
Sep 20, 20202 min read
Communication not assumptions
Wheelbase… as you read this you re probably thinking: ELEMENTARY, right? Well more than one salesperson has gotten into trouble over this te
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Z-factor Consultation
Sep 16, 20202 min read
Manual transmissions
All of the transmissions can be shifted like the 10-speed, it’s the splitter that adds the extra levels of gearing. And using that spilt is
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Z-factor Consultation
Sep 13, 20201 min read
2-speed rear axles
A 2-speed rear axle can eliminate the need for an auxiliary transmission in some applications. These axles contain gearing for two ranges.
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Z-factor Consultation
Sep 9, 20202 min read
Tractor axle loading
As the fifth wheel moves weight is transferred between the axles on the power unit, or chassis. Many people do not fully understand this, an
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Z-factor Consultation
Sep 6, 20202 min read
Drivetrain power
Split-shaft PTOs and Transfer Cases both use driveline power to run another piece of equipment. Aside from being located in the drivetrain,
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Z-factor Consultation
Sep 3, 20202 min read
Hendrickson HAULMAAX
HAULMAAX was the evolution of HN that brought lower costs and lighter weight. It also brought the “virtual center point” down.
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Z-factor Consultation
Aug 17, 20201 min read
Engine Over-speed Shutdown
A diesel engine’s speed is generally controlled by varying the supply of fuel
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Z-factor Consultation
Aug 5, 20201 min read
UltraShift Plus Technology
The transmission is shifted into drive to take off and after that, if you maintain drive, the electronics do all of the shifting based upon
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