Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_0287 MCQ • 1 Mark

Section 3: Farm Power

Farm Power

Subtopic: Mechanics of tractor chassis

Question Statement:

During heavy drawbar pulling on level ground, dynamic weight transfer in a rear-wheel-drive tractor causes:

Options:

  • (A) Weight to transfer from the front axle to the rear drive axle, increasing rear traction but reducing front steering control
  • (B) Weight to transfer to the front axle
  • (C) Equal weight reduction on all wheels
  • (D) Zero change in axle loads

Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

Drawbar pull creates an overturning moment around the rear wheel contact patch that unloads the front axle and loads the rear.
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