Cab Chassis Trucks Fundamentals

By means of one chassis cab truck it’s possible to manage numerous transportation tasks. This is the reason why this multifunctional vehicle is a good alternative to the whole range of conventional trucks.

Beneficial effects

The basic structure consists of a cab, a frame and a chassis. As simple as that! Even an engine can be installed separately. And according to particular business needs this base is equipped with various superstructures. Thus, you can get any type of a truck: an autotransporter, a tow truck, a tank truck, a timber carrier, etc. Apart from a special body the final structure often includes such handling equipment as a loading ramp, a manipulator crane and outriggers.

As a result, a cab chassis truck is the optimal choice for those who value flexibility. If you have a chassis truck, you have a ready-to-use commercial vehicle that can be adjusted exactly to your business demands.

Main features

One of the key parameters of cab chassis trucks is their payload capacity that directly depends on the number of axles. The more axles a vehicle has – the greater weight it can haul.

The most common axle configurations are:

• 6х2
• 4х2
• 6x4

For good performance in off-road conditions a chassis requires a locking differential (“a diff lock”) that is a modification to the standard open differential. It provides increased traction by restricting each of the two wheels on an axle to the same rotational speed despite the traction or differences in resistance seen at each wheel.

Among the leading manufacturers of cab chassis trucks there are well-known brands of commercial vehicles: Mercedes-Benz, Renault, DAF, Scania, Volvo.