CPCS A56 A57 Dump Truck Practice Questions - CPCS A56 A57 Dump Truck - Articulated And Rigid Exam

Articulated dump trucks have a central oscillating pivot hitch separating the tractor and trailer sections, whereas rigid dump trucks are built on a single continuous frame. Articulated dump trucks use tracks instead of pneumatic tires, whereas rigid dump trucks always use pneumatic tires. Rigid dump trucks feature rear-wheel steering only, whereas articulated dump trucks feature front-wheel steering only. Articulated dump trucks are restricted to highway use, whereas rigid dump trucks are restricted to off-road quarrying.