Maximum Permissible Pulling Forces - Mercedes-Benz Actros 963 Manuallines

Maximum permissible pulling forces

Recovering by both towing eyes using a suitable
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towing crossmember:
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40 t pulling force at max. 0° towing angle
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20 t pulling force at max. 15° towing angle
Recovering by one towing eye using a suitable tow bar
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or a suitable tow rope
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20 t pulling force at max. 15° towing angle
Recovering by the coupling jaw using a suitable tow
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bar or a suitable tow rope
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20 t pulling force, no angle permissible
Any application of force in the end crossmember is
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not permissible on semitrailer tractors with weight-
optimized end crossmember. Weight-optimized end
crossmembers do not have the hole pattern for a
trailer hitch, are 3.5 mm thick and have the stamped
part number A 960 312 29 35.
Recovery using the trailer hitch
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Pin diameter 38 mm: max. 12 t pulling force
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Pin diameter 48 mm: max. 20 t pulling force
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Towing angle max. 15°
48 Towing and Recovery | Actros, Antos (Model 963), Arocs (Model 964)