For an example of what I am talking about, look at the one on the following link: http://www.cgrotary.com/photogallery/Cement%20Truck%20IMG_0732.JPG
What are those wheels for, anyway?
2006-12-16 19:48:46 · 5 answers · asked by Joe B 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I understand, from some of the answers given, they are to stabelize the load or to allow the carrying of heavier loads.
I guess my question would then be why do they raise up the way they do? Why not just have them permanently on the ground?
2006-12-18 20:49:39 · update #1
maybe for when it is backing up the tires are there to stop it from hitting something??? i have actually wondered the same thing.
2006-12-16 19:51:38 · answer #1 · answered by Sarafinna 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
That wheel system is called a "Boost a Load" and it is used to put more of the truck's weight onto the front tires by pushing down at the back. It allows the truck to legally carry a larger load of cement to the jobsite.
2006-12-16 20:07:22 · answer #2 · answered by Gordon S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When the truck is full of cement, the wheels lower and help to distribute the load of the full cement truck.
2006-12-16 20:06:51 · answer #3 · answered by severedhead15 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Those wheels are "Load Dolly's" They stabilize a full load of concrete.
2006-12-16 20:00:54 · answer #4 · answered by TIZSKSFV 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The more tires you get on the ground the more weight you can carry.
Also for wheelies ;-)
2006-12-16 20:39:26 · answer #5 · answered by Ta Dah! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋