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Example: tractor vehicle and centre-axle trailer
Example: tractor vehicle and semitrailer
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When driving over depressions or eleva-
tions, please be aware that the articulation
Trailers/semitrailers
angle at the front ; or the rear :
changes.
If the articulation angle between the trac-
i
tor/trailer combination is reduced, the
clearance between the tractor vehicle and
the trailer/semitrailer is reduced.
The articulation angles are dependent on the
particular tractor vehicle and trailer/semi-
trailer and are influenced by:
wheelbase
R
height of add-on equipment
R
overhang
R
distance from the tractor vehicle to the
R
trailer/semitrailer
Swivel angle
G
WARNING
If the swivel angle is exceeded during extreme
cornering, the following can happen:
the cable, compressed-air and hydraulic
R
lines may break away
the trailer tow hitch and the trailer drawbar
R
may be damaged
This could cause you to lose control of the
vehicle or the trailer. The trailer may even
break away. There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay attention to the swivel angle of the
vehicle combination when cornering.
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