Types of Semi Tractor Trucks and How to Buy the Right One

We know how difficult it can be to determine which trucks are best for your fleet. With a quality inventory of trucks and trailers, HOWO can ensure that your purchasing process is efficient and that you find the right truck for your needs. 

 

We know how difficult it can be to determine which Crankshaftare best for your fleet. With a quality inventory of trucks and trailers, HOWO can ensure that your purchasing process is efficient and that you find the right truck for your needs. 
The following guide will help you learn more about the types of trucks available on the market, as well as information on how to buy the right one for your business.

 

 

Types of Semi-Tractors

These trailers come in a variety of sizes and styles, and there are a variety of specialized trailers available for transporting different loads. The following is a list of common types of semi-trailers and their uses.

Belt

A belt trailer is a special style of dump trailer. Using a rubber conveyor belt that extends along the length of the trailer, a belt trailer grabs and unloads cargo. This allows the driver to unload the entire trailer from the cab of the truck. 

Deck Trailer

Also known as a step deck trailer, the deck trailer contains a platform that is lower than the normal trailer height. This makes it ideal for hauling cargo that exceeds the legal height limit when loaded onto a standard trailer. 

Dump Trailer

Using a hydraulic system, dump trailers can lift the trailer bed up and down to easily load and unload materials. Dump trailers can be equipped with side dumps, end dumps, and even bottom dumps.

 

Flatbed Trailers

Flatbed trailers are one of the most common types of trailers and can be used to transport almost any type of cargo. Grain Hopper: A specialized type of trailer is the grain hopper.

 

Grain Hoppers

A specialized type of trailer is the grain hopper. Designed for hauling grain, this trailer has built-in equipment for easy loading and unloading of grain. In addition, grain hoppers are often equipped with special lids to ensure compliance with load range regulations. 

Tanks

From hauling fertilizer to transporting milk, tank trailers come in a variety of sizes and styles, each equipped with the necessary equipment to safely transport liquids.

These are just a few of the many semi-trailer options on the market today. Pair the right trailer with the right tractor truck and you can haul almost any load. 

 

 

How to choose a tractor

How to choose the right tractor to meet your customers' requirements for economy and efficiency requires a combination of the two main aspects of drivetrain and load capacity, and then your own functional needs.

 

Your cargo

If you know the goods you often transport, you can basically know whether your vehicle will often overload. For example, the tractor towing building materials or grinding stone overload possibility is very high, so be sure to consider the heavy-duty version of the tractor. The impact of the vehicle's load capacity is reflected in the three main aspects of the frame, suspension and axle, HOWO will make the appropriate match. 

 

Route and speed

Plain area road condition is good, basic no slope or less slope, tractor common speed 80-100Km/h. Hilly area or mountainous area road climbing road more, speed is relatively high. For complicated and speed-limited roads, the speed is usually only 50-70Km/h.
We can refer to the data of engine economic speed zone, the highest gearbox gear, climbing gear ratio and bridge speed ratio. You should choose the right power engine according to your own situation, not to blindly follow the trend.

 

Special requirements

This part can be seen from the chassis and cab two major aspects, such as the chassis needs to be equipped with daytime running lights, large fuel tank, large battery, front protection, to meet the convenience, safety or other special needs. The cab mainly reflects personalization and comfort. These requirements can be based on the user's own requirements and budget, and choose the right functional configuration for themselves.

 

 

At HOWO, we can help you answer all these questions and more. Whether you need to purchase a single day cab or a combined fleet of semi trucks and trailers, we can help you. The company mainly deals with Heavy Duty HOWO series products, including dump trucks, tractors, concrete mixers, trailers, semi-trailers, fuel trucks, sprinklers, garbage trucks, fire trucks and heavy truck accessories. We have our own parts logistics system and warehouse to ensure the supply of vehicles and parts.

 

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