Calculation program for positioning of the load, axle and fithwheel
You can change, modify and delete everything, whenever you like, by choosing the specific tractor unit
or trailer and press delete / modify.
Enjoy: remember, to help us to improve this app. It's free now, it will be free always. Broshuis is
there to help you in an easy way, to solve your transporting problems. DRIVING INNOVATION!
How does it work?
The program calculates the load on the fifth wheel and the load on the bogie.
And it can simulate 2 scenarios: or the ideal position for the load or what the fifthwheel pressure and
bogie load is, based on a given load position
And it can do it, also for a extended trailer. Before it could calculate anything, it will need some
information.
You can decide to use the legal or the technical capacity. Theprogram will use the data that you filled
in. You could decide to make both, for example:
About?
The Broshuis app is developed only as an free aid for operators, although it has been designed with the
utmost accuracy, it can never be as accurate as actual weighing systems. The results of the calculation
are depending on the accuracy of the used data. Broshuis will not accept any responsibility for using
this app and/or the results of this app. The general terms and conditions of Broshuis, as can be found
on our website www.broshuis.com apply
Disclaimer
We accept no responsibility for any loss or damage, whether direct or indirect and however caused
(including through negligence) that you may suffer in connection with your use of the app or any linked
website. Nor do we accept responsibility for any such loss suffered as a result of your use of or
reliance on any information contained on or accessed via the app. However, this disclaimer does not
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Trailer specifications
We first need more information of your trailer:
Wheelbase: what is the measured distance from the axle bogie to the kingpin, therefore it's wheelbase, when the trailer is closed?
Necklength: what is the dimension from the kingpin to the rear side of the neck?
Lower deck lengt: what is the length of the deck
Required info on the tractor unit:
The app needs 2 different tare weights, to make an accurate calculation:
Tare weight at the kingpin (front)
Tare weight at the bogie (rear)
We do understand that these facts are difficult to know, so use our experience as a reference.
Platform's: approx 60% of the tare weight is at the rear
Semi's: approx 74% of the tare weight is at the rear
Low loaders: approx 58% of the tare weight is at the rear
The result of the calculation will be better, if you use the actual weights instead of the estimated weights. Once you use the app more often, it's going to be more accurate, but by putting in the data what works the best for you with your trailer and/or truck.
Fifthwheel, what is the maximum capacity of the trailer or truck (the lowest of the two)
Bogieload, what is the maximum bogieload that you want to calculate with
Extended: is the trailer extended? If not: fill it zero (0).
Weight Distribution based on known position of cargo
Below you will find the result of the data you used, The results are as accurate as the used data is.
Broshuis will therefore not accept any responsibilities of the results of the app. It's an aid; it will
never be as accurate as an actual weighing system, which Broshuis could provide on the trailers.
Ideal loadingsposition based on max. Axle load
Below you will find the result of the data you used, The results are as accurate as the used data is.
Broshuis will therefore not accept any responsibilities of the results of the app. It's an aid; it will
never be as accurate as an actual weighing system, which Broshuis could provide on the trailers.
