Towing Mechanisms Flashcards
What are the determining factors when it comes to towing mechanisms?
Size and weight of equipment
Degree of mobility
Type of terrain
What are the 4 types of towing mechanisms?
A frame
Draw bar (fixed)
Draw bar (pivoted)
Swan neck draw bar
What are A frames usually fitted with?
Steering bogey on larger items
What are fixed draw bars made from?
Steel
What is an advantage of the pivot draw bar?
Can be horizontally or vertically pivoted to allow space saving
What is the purpose of the swan neck draw bar?
Can be used at varying heights of a tow hitch
What does FVDE stand for ?
Fighting vehicle development establishment
When the reversing latch is on what cannot be applied?
The brakes
What happens on a towing eye if the vehicle slows down or brakes?
The eye overcomes the spring and pushes a brake lever which slows down the trailer
What are the characteristics of an adjustable jockey wheel
Used on two wheel trolley to give stability
Used to ensure equipment sited level
Aids manual moving
What are the two types of towing attachments?
Multi hitch and nato towing pintle
What is the multi hitch towing attachment usually fitted onto?
Mainly tractors for towing aircraft and equipment
What does the varying tow hitch heights allow?
Different equipments weights and types
What are the 3 variants fitted to a nato towing pintle?
Light - 4 tonne
Medium -7.5 tonne
Heavy- 20 tonne
What is the maximum permissible weight that can be used exerted in a vertical plain?
10 %
