truck chassis design?

Question

how to calculate the wheelbase length, chassis/body length with respect to a desired load carried by a truck.

i need design a rear loader(garbage truck) and any website can refer, i need the formula for calculating truck specification.

Answer 1

The wheelbase length is more a function of the size requirements than the load. Longer and wider are more stable. But there are limits to how long and wide you can make it. Start with something similar to what is being manufactured now. That way it will be cheaper to manufacture, and you can use some parts from existing production.

The most important thing to do when designing a new product is to GET THE CUSTOMER'S REQUIREMENTS. If you design something that the customer isn't looking for, then who do you expect will buy it? I can't emphasize enough how important it is to have good communication with your customers.

Good luck, you sound like you need it.

Answer 2

it depends on your load capacity alongwith how much powerful
engine you will use.at first u have calculate the central gravity point of the truck chasis and then u will have to use the load sharing concept and also stability.more wider the chasis the more stability
the truck has but this doesnot have any logic. so avg small chasis
is 4.5 ft to 5 ft wide.