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General Terminology for Traction of Agricultural Traction and Transport Devices and Vehicles

Published by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, St. Joseph, Michigan www.asabe.org

ASAE  ANSI/ASAE S296.5 W/Corr. 1   December  2003

Keywords: Terminology, Tire, Traction, Transport

1 Purpose and Scope

1.1 This terminology is to assist in the standardized reporting of information on traction and transport devices and vehicles. When it is not possible for data to be reported using this terminology, it is recommended that new terms be clearly defined. Unless otherwise indicated, all definitions refer to individual traction or transport devices or vehicles operating on a horizontal surface.

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