Purpose
To determine whether tracked vehicles meet the specified grading
requirements under standard conditions.
To
Test:
- Performance on a specified gradient
- The influence of a specified gradient
on fuel supply and lubrication
- Efficiency of clutch and hand brake
- Start and pull-away capabilities against
a gradient
- The effect of weight displacement
- Recovery capability
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Diagram
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Specifications:
Surface:
Coarse concrete. The 100% gradient is stepped for traction
General: A safety winch prevents the run-away of vehicles in the case of a mishap
Gradients |
Lengths |
Widths |
18% (10°) |
25 m |
5 m |
| 25% % (14°) |
36,6 m |
5 m |
| 40% (22°) |
25 m |
5 m |
| 50% (27°) |
24 m |
4 m |
| 60% (31°) |
20 m |
4 m |
| 70% (35°) |
18,5 m |
4 m |
100% (45°) |
25 m |
3,2 m |
Applicable vehicles: All
wheeled vehicles |
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