Performance of a logging truck with a central tire inflation system.

John A. Sturos; Douglas B. Brumm; Andrew Lehto

doi:10.2737/NC-RP-322

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Performance of a logging truck with a central tire inflation system.

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Authors:

John A. Sturos, Douglas B. Brumm, Andrew Lehto

Year:

1995

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NC-RP-322

Source:

Research Paper NC-322. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

Describes the performance of an 11-axle logging truck with a central tire inflation system. Results included reduced damages to roads, improved ride of the truck, improved drawbar pull, and reduced rolling resistance. Road construction costs were reduced 62%, primarily due to using 33% less gravel.

Keywords

forest engineering, forest operations, forest roads, logging, economics

Citation

Sturos, John A.; Brumm, Douglas B.; Lehto, Andrew. 1995. Performance of a logging truck with a central tire inflation system. Research Paper NC-322. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station