Maximum Permissible Tractive Forces - Mercedes-Benz 963 2022 Series Manual

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Recovery by both towing eyes and with suitable
towing crossmember
40 t tractive force with maximum 0° towing angle
20 t tractive force with maximum 15° towing angle
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Recovering by one towing eye using a suitable tow
bar or a suitable tow rope
20 t tractive force with maximum 15° towing angle
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Recovering by the coupling jaw using a suitable tow
bar or a suitable tow rope
20 t tractive force with maximum 15° towing angle
Actros, Antos and Arocs | Towing and recovery

Maximum permissible tractive forces

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It is not permissible to apply force to the
crossmember in semitrailer trucks with a weight-
optimized crossmember. Weight-optimized
crossmembers do not have a hole pattern for a
trailer coupling, are 3.5 mm thick and have a
stamped-in part number A 960 312 29 35.
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Recovery using the trailer hitch
Pin diameter 38 mm: Maximum of 12 t tractive force
Pin diameter 48 mm: Maximum of 20 t tractive force
Towing angle max. 15°
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