Data acquisition for calculating axle loads
Abbreviation Description Value Unit
Tractor data from the operating instructions or determined by weighing
T
G_zul
Permissible gross weight of the tractor [kg]
T
V_zul
Permissible front axle load [kg]
T
H_zul
Permissible back axle load [kg]
T
L
Tare weight of the tractor [kg]
T
V
Front axle load of tractor when empty [kg]
T
H
Back axle load of tractor when empty [kg]
Data from the operating instructions for the tractor or from the tyre manufacturer's documentation
Permissible tyre load-carrying capacity
2
, front axle (per tyre)
[kg]
Permissible tyre load-carrying capacity
2
, back axle (per tyre)
[kg]
Data from the operating instructions for the implement and data from documentation for the front weight
or rear weight
G
H
Gross weight
1
of rear-mounted machine or rear weight
[kg]
G
V
Gross weight
1
of front mounted machine or front weight
[kg]
d Distance between the centre of the lower link ball and the
centre of gravity of the rear-mounted machine or rear weight
[m]
Data from measurements on the tractor/implement combination
a Distance between the centre of gravity of the front-mounted
machine and the centre of the front axle
[m]
b Tractor wheelbase [m]
c Distance between the centre of the back axle and the centre of
the lower link ball
[m]
1
Determine values by weighing.
2
Observe permissible speed and air pressure.
B.2 Calculations
Perform calculations for each tractor that is used.
Calculation of axle load and ballasting for mounted machines
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