Hauling Score/fr

The vehicle catalog hauling score serves to provide a rough look at how suitable the vehicle type is to perform freight hauling at relatively long distances.

Charge Remorquable

This score is based on the absolute tonnage the vehicle is designed to haul, both in dry and wet conditions , and on a flat and positive grade . The exact tonnage is displayed on the vehicle catalog page .

Vitesse Maximale

This score is based on the highest speed the vehicle can reach while hauling its rated load on level ground, in a reasonable amount of time. While some vehicles may be able to reach higher speeds than their score indicates, it may take them a very long time to do so.

Gestion de l'Adhérence

This score is based on, in practical terms, how likely the vehicle is to keep traction during uphill haul of its rated load , whether because of its wheel arrangement, sander adjustability, rain, human error, or other factors.

Gestion Température

This score is based on how well the vehicle handles its powertrain’s rising temperatures . The score is driven by absolute measurements and not relative to the vehicle’s load rating.

Rayon d'Action

This score is based on how far the vehicle can go before requiring refueling or charging , while hauling its rated load .

Facilité Conduite en Vitesse

This score is based on how easy it is to operate the vehicle during a relatively steady speed cruise on level ground, while hauling its rated load , in terms of physical and mental involvement for the driver.

Facilité Conduite en Rampe

This score is based on how easy it is to operate the vehicle during a hillclimb , while hauling its rated load , in terms of physical and mental involvement for the driver.

Freinage Dynamique

This score is based on availability, safety and ease of operation of a dynamic brake system on the vehicle.

Autres indices :

• Indice Manoeuvre
• Indice Facilité d'Utilisation
• Indice Maintenance