On August 1, 2011 a new air brake standard for three-axle tractors with Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWRs) up to 59,600 lbs. took effect. This rule applies to tractors invoiced after August 1, 2011.

Better stopping power is probably the most oft-touted advantage of air disc brakes, but advanced drum brakes easily meet the requirements, too. However, when you look at the reduced and simplified ...

Mitchell 1 has added color air brake diagrams to Tractor-Trailer.net, its comprehensive Web-based truck repair manual system. The pneumatic diagrams will include the same widely-used features as the ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (NEXSTAR) — John Deere is recalling multiple ...

It’s a fair bet that most tractor owners wouldn’t have a clue about the braking efficiency of their trailers or other trailed equipment. But as road speeds increase, and greater loads are towed, many ...

When it comes to apportioning blame for the poor braking ability of many tractor and trailer set-ups on British roads, it’s generally the trailer maker or the farmer that gets the finger pointed at ...

(NEXSTAR) — John Deere is recalling multiple models of its Compact Utility Tractors over concerns that their brake systems could fail, creating risk for crashes or injury. The Illinois-based company ...