Heavy Equipment Power Trains and Systems, 3rd Edition

Heavy Equipment Power Trains and Systems covers the latest power train technology on the market, including later-model continuously variable transmissions. It provides extensive, balanced coverage of agricultural equipment and off-highway equipment from all sectors of the heavy equipment industry, including construction, mining, and forestry, and includes detailed technical information about equipment from a wide range of manufacturers. Heavily illustrated with more than 1000 images, the text features many detailed cut-away mechanical drawings developed by author Tim Dell, allowing students to become familiar with equipment that may not be available in their labs. Case Studies throughout the text describe how the theory and procedures detailed in the chapter are applied to real-world diagnosis and service of specific types of heavy equipment, and discussion questions have been added to the Case Studies to achieve a deeper level of learning and engagement. Service Procedures throughout the text provide clear instructions for hands-on service activities. The Lab Workbook includes more than 45 jobs that address key activities in the Power Train and Safety sections of the ASE Heavy Equipment Technology standards. Digital users have access to eBooks, videos, animations, virtual toolbox, multimeter simulations, digital job sheets, and image library.

• Includes new hybrid and electric machine content, including safety precautions for high-voltage alternators, generators, and batteries.
• Covers all the competencies required by the AED Foundation for power trains, along with safety and selected critical functions in hydraulics/hydrostatics.
• Features a variety of end-of-chapter assessments, including AED- and ASE-Type questions, that promote students' ability to think for themselves and use resources to find answers.

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