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Section IV: Glossary
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Boom Length - The straight line distance from center of the revolving base to the
center of the boom head.
Brakes - Parking - A system used to hold a stopped machine in a stationary
position.
Brakes - Service - A primary brake system used for retarding and stopping the
truck.
Bumper - DOT - A bumper designed to provide rear-end protection that meets
the requirements of FMCSR 393.86.
Bus Bar Grid - A device used for towing vehicles by lifting one end of the towed
vehicle by the wheels.
C
CA (Cab to Axle) - The distance from the back of the truck cab to the center of the
rear axle.
CG (Center of Gravity) - The point at which the weight of the chassis, body/
equipment and payload, if collectively or individually supported, would
balance vertically, horizontally, and laterally.
CT (Cab to Tandem) - The distance from the back of the truck cab to a point
midway between the tandem axles.
Cable - Steel wire rope used for pulling.
Car Carrier - Vehicles equipped to transport other vehicles mounted on a flat
platform and/or with an additional assembly attached to the rear to facilitate
towing a second vehicle. These units are also known as slidebacks,
rollbacks, transporting equipment carriers and flatbeds. See Carrier.
Carrier - A platform body with a winch for loading.
Casualty Vehicle - The damaged or disabled vehicle.
Capacity - The load that a machine can lift at any given point.
CAUTION - A signal word used when a potentially hazardous situation exists that
might result in minor injury or property damage.
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