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general discussion => ALL mechanical and technical related questions => Topic started by: cal.50 on May 06, 2022, 04:36:41 AM

Title: Axle load Halftrack
Post by: cal.50 on May 06, 2022, 04:36:41 AM

Hello all,

I need to know the axle loads of the friont and rear axle of the M2 Halftrack.

Does anyone know this?

Thanks
Andy

Title: Re: Axle load Halftrack
Post by: brit plumber on May 06, 2022, 12:51:01 PM

I would have thought the load on the rear axle is zero, or at least nearly zero with only the tension of the tracks putting load on it. Or is it the load on the boggie frame that you need?

Title: Re: Axle load Halftrack
Post by: cal.50 on May 08, 2022, 09:31:32 AM

Are there any max loads for the front axle?

Thanks

Title: Re: Axle load Halftrack
Post by: Tapper02 on May 09, 2022, 10:21:34 PM

I think he's talking about axle weight...

Not sure if anyone has actually taken their track down to a scale to get this...would be interesting to know though...

Title: Re: Axle load Halftrack
Post by: autocar925 on May 10, 2022, 10:30:08 AM

M16A1 without the quad mount.  14,000# total, 5,000# front axle, 9,000# center of tracks.  I assume M2 would be a little lighter but the CG should be about the same place.