| A lorry is a large vehicle designed to carry cargo. | | | | have CBE designs |
| Lorries vary greatly in size, smaller almost car like | | | | Engine |
| trucks up to custom built specialised cargo hauling | | | | Most lorries use four stroke diesel engines. These |
| trucks. | | | | engines have a turbo charger and an after-cooler. |
| There are 4 main sections on any truck. This | | | | Some small to medium trucks can also use petrol |
| guide aims to run through briefly about each one. | | | | engines. |
| Cab | | | | Drivetrain |
| The cab is where the driver is seated, it is an | | | | Smaller trucks will use transmissions similar to cars |
| enclosed space. Some trucks feature a space | | | | and SUV's, however most large trucks will use a |
| behind the cab where the driver can rest while | | | | manual transmission without a synchroniser. This |
| not driving, this is called the sleeper. 3 types of | | | | type of transmission requires the driver to double |
| cab design exist, these are Cab Over Engine | | | | clutch when up shifting or down shifting but does |
| (COE), Cab Beside Engine (CBE) and Conventional | | | | save weight on overall truck design. |
| cabs | | | | Frame |
| Most COE trucks are found in and around Europe | | | | A lorry frame, sometimes known as a ladder |
| as the length is strictly regulated. The driver is sat | | | | frame consists of 2 parallel steal beams held |
| in the cab above the engine. | | | | together by cross members. They are almost |
| North America has the highest concentration of | | | | always made of steel, although some trucks have |
| conventional cabs. The driver is sat behind the | | | | aluminium to save weight. |
| engine like most car drivers. | | | | Although trucks will vary between countries and |
| Cab Beside Engine trucks tend to operate in | | | | even manufacturers the above list gives you a |
| specialised conditions, for example dumper trucks | | | | brief run down on the anatomy of a truck.. |