Gross axle weight rating (GAWR) applies to the front-axle (steer) and to single-rear-axle and tandem-rear-axle (drive) assemblies. It’s calculated from the weight rating of the various ...

Part of a rack-and-pinion steering system, the rack is a bar parallel to the front axle that moves left or right when the steering wheel is turned, aiming the front wheels in the correct direction.

So what is a “skid-steer?” It’s a small piece of construction equipment with a bucket or forklift arms. It gets its name because instead of a steering front axle, it turns by braking its wheels or ...