Design and performance of a trailer tow hitch for farm motorcycles

A novel experimental trailer tow hitch for farm motorcycles was developed and tested at MARDI Research Station, Serdang. The hitch enabled a 100 cc-scrambler-type motorcycle to effectively tow a small agricultural trailer carrying bulky payloads weighing up to 2060 N. The motorcycle exhibited satisf...

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Main Author: Ayob Sukra (Author)
Format: Manuscript Book
Language:English
Published: Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI) 1991
Series:MARDI report no. 147 (1990)
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Summary:A novel experimental trailer tow hitch for farm motorcycles was developed and tested at MARDI Research Station, Serdang. The hitch enabled a 100 cc-scrambler-type motorcycle to effectively tow a small agricultural trailer carrying bulky payloads weighing up to 2060 N. The motorcycle exhibited satisfactory handling and pulling capabilities with the trailer attached, while still accommodating a pillion passenger. The estimated cost per unit ranges from $45.00 to $60.00.
Physical Description:11 pages chiefly colour illustrations 25 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references
ISBN:9679360997
ISSN:0127-4007