Paccar Kenworth T170 Hybrid 2011, Builder'S Manual

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Section 3
Dimensions
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DIMENSIONS
This section is designed to provide enough information to successfully layout chassis in the body planning process. Only
typical truck layouts and configurations are shown. Optional equipment may not be depicted. Please contact your local
Kenworth dealer if more information is desired .
ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS
Throughout this section, and in other sections as well, abbreviations and specific terminology are used to describe certain
characteristics on your vehicle. The charts below list the abbreviated terms used and provide definitions for terminology
used .
TABLE 3-1. Abbreviations Used
AF After Frame – Frame rail overhang behind rear axle or measured from the centerline of tandem
BOC
Back of Cab
BOF
Bottom of Rail
CA Back of cab to centerline of rear axle or centerline of tandems on tandem suspension
FS Front suspension height from centerline of axle up to the bottom of the frame rail
OAL
Overall Vehicle Length
SOC
Side of Cab
RS
Rear suspension height from centerline of axle up to the bottom of the frame rail
WB Centerline of front axle to centerline of rear axle or centerline of tandems on tandem suspension
TABLE 3-2. Definitions
GAWR The maximum allowable weight each axle assembly is designed to carry, as measured at the tires, there-
fore including the weight of the axle assembly itself . GAWR is established by considering the rating of each
of its components (tires, wheels, springs, axle and steering system), and rating the axle on its weakest link .
The GAWR assumes that the load is equal on each side .
LADEN
This is the weight condition of the truck with the front and rear axles loaded to their Gross Axle Weight
Rating, GAWR .
UNLADEN
This is the weight condition of the truck delivered from the PACCAR factory. This is without the following:
body, driver, and tools. It does include fluids, but no fuel.