INTRODUCTION
PRELIMINAR STUDIES AND CONSIDERATIONS
MAINTENANCE AND DAMAGE PREVENTION
WORK ON BASIC VEHICLE
MOUNTING AND CONSTRUCTION
POWER TAKE-OFF
ELECTRIC AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
APPENDIX
V1.0, February 2015
Body Builder Manual Part II, Specific Book LCV
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Positioning the centre of gravity on the X-axis of the vehicle
The CoG must be always positioned as close as possible to the rear axle of the ve
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hicle and always ahead of (D), in the area defined by the wheelbase (WB).
See Chapter 2.3.5 "Wheelbase".
In this way we ensure not only the stability of the vehicle in unloading conditions or
during the tilting process, but also the requisite minimum load on the front axle that
ensures proper steerability.
See Chapter 2.3.3 "Weight distribution" - Minimum load on the front axle.
Fig. 2-24 Centre of gravity on the X-axis
D
Distance from CoG to the rear axle
WB
Wheelbase
CAUTION
Particular attention should be paid when installating equipment at the rear, such
as load cranes, tilt platforms, etc. They produce high punctual loads, and
therefore a displacement of the CoG.
In this case, decreasing the total length of the vehicle should be considered, in
order to keep the CoG in the permissible area.