ianto:
Years ago boss bought a s/h Axor that had been only used to move traction engine Having only been on rigids for years but had artic license was asked to take outfit up north load of fabricated steel. First spot of trouble was coming out of yard left turn unit would not turn quickly but did turn All was ok until Builth Wells come up steep gradient to T junction need to turn left would only go stright reverse back try again same again 3rd go stright again so used deep kerb to turn right problem 5th wheel too far back no weight on front axle
Does an Axor not have it’s engine directly above the front axel?
ianto:
Years ago boss bought a s/h Axor that had been only used to move traction engine Having only been on rigids for years but had artic license was asked to take outfit up north load of fabricated steel. First spot of trouble was coming out of yard left turn unit would not turn quickly but did turn All was ok until Builth Wells come up steep gradient to T junction need to turn left would only go stright reverse back try again same again 3rd go stright again so used deep kerb to turn right problem 5th wheel too far back no weight on front axle
Does an Axor not have it’s engine directly above the front axel?
Isn’t an Axor an Actros with a narrow cab? Same engine options, same engine position etc?
You can get this problem with tag axles, when taking off on a steep hill with a full load. With the tag down, you get the two straight forwards pointing axles keeping you going straight however much you turn the steering wheel. With the tag up it just wheelies, so you’re going straight on. It takes a good bit of juggling with the lift button, to get it to take off and turn at the same time. I’ve never had that problem due to the 5th wheel being too far back though.