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  • Actual Cash Value (ACV)

    Actual cash value is the amount equal to the replacement cost minus depreciation of a damaged or stolen property at the time of the loss. it is the actual value for which the property could be sold, which is always less than what it would cost to replace it.

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  • Air Conditioning

    A system for controlling the humidity, ventilation, and temperature in a vehicle, typically to maintain a cool atmosphere in warm conditions. Code Description N Not Available O Optional S Standard A Automatic Temperature Control

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  • Air Ride Suspension

    A suspension system riding on air-filled rubber bags.

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  • All-Electric Range

    The driving range of a vehicle using only power from its electric battery pack to traverse a given driving cycle. For an electric vehicle (EV), it means the total range per charge. For a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), it means the range of the vehicle in charge-depleting mode.

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  • Aluminum Freight Floor

    This type of floor is typically found in a van or refrigerated type trailer. It is available in smooth or tread plate design and is easier to clean than an extruded design floor.

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  • Apitong Floor

    Popular floor for platform type trailers made of natural hardwood.

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  • Auger

    Typically found in grain hauling trailers and tanks. To assist in loading and unloading, usually found on the top or bottom of the trailer. It resembles the shape of a screw and as it turns it pushes the material into the unloading area.  

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  • Auto Drain

    A pump and power take-off drainage system on a tanker powered from the truck.

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  • Automatic

    A type of motor vehicle transmission that can automatically change gear ratios as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually.

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  • Automatic Canvas

    To assist in loading and unloading, the automatic canvas covers and uncovers the trailer’s load and is operated by controls located in the cab of the towing vehicle. Primarily used for dump trailer applications.  

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  • Auxiliary

    A device on a vehicle that provides energy for functions other than propulsion. Abbreviated as Aux.

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  • Axle Manufacturer

    The manufacturer of the axle as expressed as a three digit manufacturer code Code Description AAC Axle Alliance Company AAM American Axle & Manufacturing ABA Albion ALA Allison BEA Bering BYD Byd CYA Chrysler DEA Detroit DOA Dodge DSA Dana Spicer EAA Eaton Fuller FAA Fabco FCA Fiat Chrysler/Stellantis FOA Ford GMA General Motors HEA […]

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  • Axle Scales

    Scales which give a driver the ability to know the amount of weight distributed on the axles.

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  • Baffles

    Interior panels perpendicular to the trailer helping to eliminate liquid sloshing inside a tanker’s compartment.

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  • Bass Boat (BB)

    A boat with a V-shaped hull and low freeboard used for freshwater fishing.

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  • Beam

    The extreme width of a vessel.

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  • Beam Type Trailer

    A narrow heavy-duty lowboy type trailer designed to carry large equipment such as a bulldozer or other various large equipment.

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  • Beaver Tail

    A type of trailer design in which the rear of the trailer tapers down to allow equipment to be driven on and off the trailer easier.

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  • Bin

    A compartment in a grain trailer.

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  • Blind Spot Detection (BSD)

    A vehicle-based sensor device that detects other vehicles located to the driver’s side and rear.

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  • Boat Trailers (TR)

    A small vessel propelled by oars, paddle, sails, or motor for traveling, transporting goods, or other purpose.

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  • Bottom Dump

    Sometimes called a hopper, this type of dump trailer discharges material from bottom doors rather than from the rear of the trailer.

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  • Brakes

    A device for slowing or stopping a moving vehicle, typically by applying pressure to the wheels. Code Description P Power Assist P’ Power w/Front Disc P” 4 Wheel Power Disc A Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) A’ ABS w/Front Disc A” ABS w/4Wheel Disc T’ A’ w/Traction Control T” A” w/Traction Control

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  • Bumper to back of cab (BBC)

    A linear distance measured from a truck’s front bumper to the back of its cab. Abbreviated to BBC.

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  • Cab Over Engine

    A body style of truck, bus, or van that has a vertical front, “flat face” or a semi-hood with the cab of the truck sitting above (or forward of) the front axle. Abbreviated as COE.

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  • Camber

    The bow or arch design in a flat bed trailer. A positive camber arches up, while a negative camber bows down and indicates the trailer is not in the best condition.

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  • Canoe (C)

    A lightweight narrow boat with pointed ends.

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  • Carrier Reefer Unit

    A brand of refrigeration unit mounted on the nose or under the floor of a reefer trailer. Carrier Trans cold manufactures this unit.

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  • Cat (C)

    A sailboat with a single mast and a single sail.

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  • Catamaran (C)

    A sailboat consisting of two equal sized parallel hulls, a mast and a sail. The twin hulls are connected by a single deck.

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  • Cattle Trailer

    A trailer with one or two floor levels designed to transport cattle.

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  • Cattle/Hog Combo

    A livestock trailer with three floors designed to transport hogs or cattle.

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  • Center Console (CC)

    A boat with the helm on a console in the center.

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  • Center Rear Door

    A door that opens and has a fold down loading ramp. These are typically found on a livestock trailer.

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  • Ceramic Faced Valves

    Found on many chemical and solvent tanks. They do not react with chemicals or solvents.

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  • Chassis

    A chassis consists of an internal vehicle frame that supports a man-made object in its construction and use.

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  • Chemical/Solvent Specs

    MC internal supports with vapor recovery and scully system.

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  • Citrus Sides

    Lightweight permanent mesh sides on a flat type trailer used for transporting produce.

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  • Coal Door

    Small openings in a dump trailer’s tailgate operating independently of the tailgate. A coal door allows for a smaller and more controlled discharge of material without opening the entire tailgate.

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  • Collision Mitigation Braking System

    A radar-based autonomous emergency braking system. Often abbreviated as CMBS.

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  • Compartment

    A term referring to the interior positions on tank trailers that allow for the transport of one or more products.

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  • Condition

    Price Digests uses condition terms to signify physical wear and damage to vehicles and equipment. Valuations default to a Good condition unless manually adjusted by a user. These conditions can vary the value significantly. The five condition levels available in the Price Digests application are: Excellent (Adds 10-15%): New Condition with no evidence of wear. […]

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  • Continuously Variable Timing (CVT)

    An automatic transmission that can change seamlessly through a continuous range of effective gear ratios. Often abbreviated as CVT.

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  • Convertible (Cnvt) (Conv)

    An automobile body style that can convert between an open-air mode and an enclosed one, varying in degree and means by model. Often abbreviated as Cnvt or Conv.

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  • Coupe (Cpe)

    A car with a body style containing two doors and a fixed roof.

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  • Cross Members

    Support braces under a trailer floor. These are often referred to as x-members and are measured from center to center.

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  • Cruiser (CR)

    A boat with a cabin in the bow for overnight stay.

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  • Cubic-inch Displacement (Cu. In.)

    The volume swept by all the pistons inside the cylinders of a reciprocating engine in a single movement from top dead center (TDC) to bottom dead center (BDC). Abbreviated as Cu. In.

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  • Curb Weight

    Curb weight is its weight in unladen, ready-to-drive condition —with no driver, passengers, or cargo, but with all necessary fluids, including fuel.

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  • Cutter (CU)

    A sloop with a third sail between the mainsail and headsail.

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  • D-Rings

    Anchor for securing chains or ropes resembling the shape of the letter D.

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  • Day Cruiser (DCR)

    A small cruiser with no cabin for overnight stay.

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  • Deck Boats

    Deck boats have wide decks with fast, maneuverable hulls that look and perform like bow riders.

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  • Diesel

    Refers to a vehicle driven by a diesel engine. Abbreviated as D.

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  • Dinghy (D)

    A small inflatable boat, usually made of rubber.

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  • Direct Lines

    Found on a tank trailer, each compartment has a drain line which draws independently of the other lines. The opposite extreme would be manifold lines.

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  • Disc Wheel

    A semi-solid wheel made of steel or aluminum anchored by eight to ten lug nuts at the center of the hub. Often referred to as a “Bud” wheel.

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  • Displacement

    The weight of water displaced by a rigged vessel.

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  • Dome

    Port holes for loading and ventilation of compartments in tank trailers.

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  • Double Bin

    A term referring to the number of compartments on a grain trailer.

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  • Double Reduction (Dble. Red)

    A double reduction rear axle has a primary reduction through a hypoid or spiral bevel pinion and ring gear with a secondary reduction through a set of herringbone or helical gears.

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  • Draft

    The water depth required to float a vessel (Centerboard or Daggerboard down).

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  • Drop Deck Flatbed

    A platform type trailer having a high deck at the front and a lower deck for the remaining length. Double drop decks have a higher front and rear with the middle deck being closer to the ground.

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  • Drop Side

    Found on a low bed where the floor is lower than the frame rails to accommodate track machines and vehicles with large tires.

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  • Dual Rear (DR)

    A standard pickup truck that has a set of double tires in the rear. The dual rear tires enable the truck to haul more than traditional trucks.

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  • Electric

    Electric trucks are powered by an electric motor instead of an internal combustion (IC) engine, using either rechargeable industrial batteries or external ways of conveying power (wire, rail, etc.).

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  • Electric Stand By

    A refrigeration unit usually running on liquid fuel but also can run on electricity when not in transit.

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  • Electric Vehicle (EV)

    A vehicle that uses a battery pack to store the electrical energy that powers the motor. EVs are sometimes referred to as battery electric vehicles (BEVs). EV batteries are charged by plugging the vehicle in to an electric power source.

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  • Electronic Van

    A van type trailer with an upper and lower deck.  Smaller wheels and tires are used on this type of trailer to allow the lower deck to remain totally flat. Air ride suspension is standard on this type of trailer.

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  • Engine (Eng.)

    A machine with moving parts that converts power into motion.  Size stated in liters. Further engine characteristics are identified using the following characters. Code Description T Turbo D Diesel R Rotary S Supercharged F Flex Fuel C Compressed Natural Gas H Hybrid Examples Last Number Number of Cylinders 2.0-4 2.0 liter displacement, 4 cylinder engine. […]

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  • Engine HP & Fuel

    The horsepower of an inboard engine. Listed only if the engine is standard equipment and included in the basic MSRP.

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  • Engine Manufacturer

    The manufacturer of the engine as expressed as a three digit manufacturer code Code Description BWR Borgwarner CAA Caterpillar CUA Cummins CYA Chrysler DEA Detroit DOA Dodge DSA Dana Spicer DUA Deutz FCA Fiat Chrysler/Stellantis FOA Ford GMA General Motors HIA Hino IHA International ISA Isuzu IVA Iveco MCA Mack MSA Mercedes MUA Mullen MXA […]

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  • Equipment Codes

    Following the average retail value is a letter symbol under the heading “EQP”. These symbols indicate that certain equipment has been included in the valuations, whether or not these items were standard or optional in the base model. Code Description B Includes Air Conditioning, Alum/Alloy Wheels, AM-FM Stereo/ CD Player (Single Disk), Automatic Transmission, Cruise […]

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  • Extendable Frame

    A trailer frame that can be pneumatically or hydraulically lengthened.

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  • Exterior Post Sides (rib sides)

    Refers to the support posts that maintain the side wall structure of the trailer. They are visible from the outside or an exterior post trailer, often called “x” post.

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  • External Support Rings

    Often found on tanks to maintain shape with dense liquid loads, i.e. acids and contaminates.

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  • Extruded Aluminum Floor

    Found in refrigerated trailers, this floor is a series of peaks and valleys that allow cold air to circulate under the product being transported.

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  • EyeSight

    A driving support system that uses a range of functions to assist the driver in making decisions in order to provide for more safe and comfortable driving and to reduce driver fatigue. Often abbreviated as ES.

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  • Farm Specs

    Found on milk tanks. Rear load and unload for ease of operation in a farmyard.

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  • Federal Excise Tax (FET)

    A federal or state imposed on the manufacture and distribution of certain non-essential consumer goods.

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  • Fiberglass

    A reinforced plastic material composed of glass fibers embedded in a resin matrix.

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  • Finance Value

    A guide to the amount of loan value given to a borrower of average credit risk, on a vehicle in average condition assuming local and business conditions are normal. It is understood that the loan value may and should be adjusted due to the financial condition of the borrower, term of the loan, interest rate, […]

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  • Fish & Ski (F&S)

    A bowrider specialized for fishing and skiing.

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  • Fixed Gooseneck

    Typically found on lowboys and drop decks and cannot be removed or detached.

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  • Fixed Tandem

    A two-tandem axle suspension that is permanently secured in one spot.

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  • Flatbed

    A platform-like trailer usually without sides. Designed for hauling items too large to be loaded from the rear via a loading dock.

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  • Fleet (FL)

    A type of trim specific to General Motors vehicles.

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  • Floor Drains

    Found at the rear of a reefer trailer’s extruded floor. The drains allow for the interior to be washed and drained easily.

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  • Frame Type Dump

    A dump trailer with a complete frame as the main stay for support.

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  • Frameless Dump

    An end-dump that works with a scissors action when dumping. It does not have a full frame underneath the body, and is supported by a sub-frame and drain bar.

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  • FRP Sides

    Short for Fiberglass Reinforced Plywood sides. These sides give a trailer a very smooth external appearance.

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  • Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV or FCEV)

    A vehicle powered by hydrogen fuel cells. Energy stored as hydrogen is converted to electricity by the fuel cell. They are fueled with pure hydrogen gas stored in a tank on the vehicle.

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  • Full Frame

    Rather than a sub-frame, a full frame supports the entire trailer.

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  • Full Hull Houseboat (HBFH)

    Also referred to as V-hull houseboats, these houseboats are built for rougher waters.

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  • Furniture Van

    Similar to electronic vans, except for standard size wheel and tires which result in an interior wheel well on the floor. Therefore, the lower deck is not entirely flat.

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  • Gooseneck

    The front end of a trailer frame that houses the upper coupler and overlaps the truck frame.

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  • Grain Trailer

    A trailer used for hauling grain and other edible farm products, usually discharging from the bottom or rear.

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  • Grand Sport

    A type of trim specific to Chevrolet Corvettes.

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  • Gravity Drain

    A type of drain which bottom unloaders use to unload non-pumping tanker drains.

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  • Green Score

    This rating is a comparison of the tailpipe GHG emissions of the vehicle to those of other vehicles of the same model year.  The greenhouse gas score of the vehicle as set by the Environmental Protection Agency on a scale of 1 – 10.

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  • Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)

    Usually found on an ID tag. This rating represents the amount of maximum weight that the vehicle or trailer axles are designed to support.

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  • Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR/GCW)

    This rating represents the manufacturer’s maximum weight rating for the pulling vehicle, trailer, cargo, fuel, and occupants combined.

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  • Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR/GVW)

    This rating represents the manufacturer’s maximum weight rating for the vehicle or trailer. This rating includes the empty weight of the vehicle, or trailer, occupants, fuel, and cargo weight.

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  • Harman Kardon

    A type of car audio system, often abbreviated to H/K.

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  • Hatchback

    A car body configuration with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to a cargo area. Often abbreviated to HB.

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  • Headboard

    Commonly referred to as a headache rack or bulkhead, these are typically found on a flatbed type trailer. The headboard is a blockade at the nose of a flatbed; its purpose is to keep a trailer’s cargo from sliding forward and to protect the pulling vehicle from damage from cargo movement.

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  • Heated Body

    A system for the dump trailers where the truck’s exhaust is taken in at the front of the trailer and is discharged at the rear. This process helps eliminate product from sticking to the interior of the dump trailer and is used mostly in colder geographical areas.

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  • Heated Compartment

    Found on tank trailers that haul products which require specific temperatures above 32 degrees Fahrenheit.

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  • Heavy Duty

    Refers to a truck with a gross vehicle weight of around 20,000 pounds.

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  • High Trade-in or High Wholesale Value

    High range for what a dealer would pay for a good clean unit when accepting a trade towards a unit of greater value.

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  • Hoist

    Refers to a piston that lifts a dump trailer.

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  • Hopper

    Openings on the bottom of pneumatic tankers and grain trailers where products are unloaded. The point where the compartments form individual funnels at the bottom.

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  • Horsepower

    A unit of power equal in the US to 746 watts and nearly equivalent to the English gravitational unit of the same name that equals 550 foot-pounds of work per second.

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  • Houseboat

    House boats are live-in boats and are typically large, flat-bottomed power boats with square sides and house-like characteristics.

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  • Hull Material

    The type of material used in the construction process of building the hull of a hull-style boat. Typically composed of: -Aluminum (A) -Steel (S) -Fiberglas (F)

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  • Hybrid-Electric Vehicle (HEV)

    A vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine in combination with one or more electric motors that use energy stored in batteries. The batteries can only be charged by the internal combustion engine and regenerative braking – this vehicle cannot be charged via a plug in.

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  • Hydraulic

    A type of brake, used in motor vehicles, in which the braking force is transmitted from the brake pedal to the brakes by a liquid under pressure.

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  • Hydraulic Gooseneck

    A gooseneck that couples and uncouples hydraulically.

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  • ID Tag

    The plate or decal mounted on the trailer that lists vital information such as manufacturer’s name, address, date of manufacture, VIN, and GVWR.

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  • Inboard Powered Boats (IN)

    The term “inboard” means the boat’s engine is seated within the hull of the boat and the propeller extends out the bottom, typically between the stern and midships.

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  • Inflatable (INF)

    A boat with sides that are inflatable tubes.

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  • Insulated

    A tank type trailer that assists in maintaining a constant specific temperature. It typically has heated compartments and is also referred to as an insulated jacket.

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  • Jeep

    A lowboy trailer that has additional axles mounted under the main gooseneck portion. This equipment provides for additional maneuverability and weight carrying capacity.

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  • Kayak (K)

    A type of canoe where passengers sit on the bottom of the boat.

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  • Ketch (K)

    A sailboat with 2 masts and a shorter mizzen mast ahead of the rudder post.

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  • Keyless Access

    An electronic lock that controls access to a vehicle without using a traditional mechanical key. Abbreviated as KA.

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  • Khem-Lite

    Washable interior lining usually found inside of reefer trailers. It can be made in a rough or smooth surface. This material is also found installed as a scuff liner at the bottom of interior walls on a dry van trailer.

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  • Landing Gear

    Support legs that support a trailer when not being transported. It can be operated with a two-speed crank, or manually with stiff legs and pins.

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  • Lateen (L)

    A sailboat with a single triangular sail that runs in a fore and aft direction.

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  • Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG)

    A clean-burning fossil fuel that can be used to power internal combustion engines.

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  • Livestock Trailer

    A trailer with open ventilation used to transport livestock such as live cattle, hogs, pigs, etc.

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  • Load Capacity

    Manufacturer’s recommended total weight including boat, persons, and gear.

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  • Logging Bunks

    A cradle and strong uprights used to support a load of logs on a flatbed trailer. Chains connected at the top of the uprights keep them straight when the trailer is transporting a load.

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  • Logistic Track

    Cargo control tracking on the interior sidewalls of a van trailer for securing less than a full load.

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  • Low Cab Forward (LCF)

    A truck that positions drivers at the extreme front of the vehicle with no engine in front of them. In addition, most LCF trucks have wide-opening doors, making it easy for driver and passenger entry and exit.

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  • Low Speed Vehicle (LSV)

    A vehicle other than an all-terrain vehicle that has four wheels with speeds between 20 MPH but no more than 25 MPH

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  • Low Trade-in or Low Wholesale Value

    Generally what a consumer or dealer would pay for a unit that is worn and faded and will need cosmetic and mechanical reconditioning. One can always dispose of a unit at that price level providing it is in good clean condition.

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  • Lowboy

    A trailer that has a deck height very low to the ground and usually used to haul construction equipment or very large loads usually requiring a permit.

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  • Manifold Lines

    A single drain line on a tanker trailer in which multiple compartments drain into as opposed to a separate drain line for each compartment.

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  • Manual

    A type of transmission used in motor vehicle applications.

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  • Manual Gooseneck

    A gooseneck on a lowboy trailer that is removed manually without the use of hydraulics.

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  • MC Code

    A federal regulation code covering trailer construction requirements for specific products. Examples: MC 200 and MC 201: Rubber-lined compartments for hauling liquid Nitroglycerin. MC 331: Stainless or mild steel for hauling compressed gases, ammonia, and chlorine MC 338: Stainless or low carbon steel or aluminum insulated cargo tank MC 406, 407, and 408: Alloy or […]

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  • Meat Hooks

    Racks on the ceiling of a reefer trailer for hauling beef and other meat products.

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  • Miles Per Gallon Equivalent (MPGe)

    This is an energy efficiency metric that was introduced by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2010 to compare the amount of energy consumed by alternative fuel vehicles to that of traditional gas-powered cars. Since electricity is not measure in gallons, a conversion factor is used to translate the fuel economy when running on electricity […]

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  • Moon Roof

    A transparent section of the roof of an automobile, typically tinted and able to open. Abbreviated as M/R.

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  • MSRP

    Manufacturer’s suggested retail price at the time of the initial release for assembled vehicle/vessel (no kits) with standard equipment. MSRP will not change in Price Digests if a manufacturer decides to change it at a later date. For boats, this price includes basic working sails unless otherwise noted.

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  • Multi-Leaf Suspension

    A spring type suspension made up of four main springs containing between seven and nine leaves.

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  • Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV)

    A vehicle powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquefied natural gas (LPG), an odorless, gaseous or liquid mixture of hydrocarbons—predominantly made up of methane. They are fueled with natural gas stored in a tank on the vehicle.

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  • Navigation

    Part of the automobile controls or a third party add-on used to find direction in an automobile. Abbreviated as NAVI.

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  • Net Weight

    The weight of a vehicle or vessel with standard equipment.

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  • Nose Mount Reefer

    A refrigeration unit mounted to the front of a trailer.

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  • Open Top

    A van type trailer that does not have a permanent roof. Used for hauling crane-loaded products and bulk, such as wood chips or scrap.

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  • Out Riggers

    Found on low beds and drop deck flatbeds and allows the width of the floor to be widened for a larger load capacity.

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  • Outboard Motors (OM)

    A small or medium-sized engine with a propeller that can be mounted outside the stern of a boat.

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  • Outboard Powered Boats (OB)

    An outboard motor is a propulsion system for boats, consisting of a self-contained unit that includes engine, gearbox, and propeller or jet drive, designed to be affixed to the outside of the transom.

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  • Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (PZEV)

    An automobile that has zero evaporative emissions from its fuel system. Abbreviated as PZEV.

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  • Partially Insulated

    A trailer with one or more parts not insulated. these trailers are used for products that do not require strict temperature control.

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  • Personal Watercraft (PW)

    A PWC (Personal Water Craft) is a small pleasure craft that uses an inboard jet drive as its primary source of propulsion and is designed to be operated by a person or persons sitting, standing, or kneeling on the PWC rather than inside the craft.

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  • Piggy Back Specs

    Extra heavy duty measures built into trailers for railroad use; i.e. reinforced lower rail, 12″ cross members, etc.

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  • Pipe Unloader

    An unloading device, which removes culvert pipe from the rear of a flatbed.

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  • Piston

    A disk or short cylinder fitting closely within a tube in which it moves up and down against a liquid or gas, used in an internal combustion engine to derive motion, or in a pump to impart motion.

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  • Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)

    A vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine and an electric motor, which uses energy stored in batteries. PHEVs generally have larger battery packs than hybrid electric vehicles have. The batteries can be charged by an outside electric power source, by the internal combustion engine, or through regenerative braking.

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  • Plywood lined

    The interior of a van and some reefers that have a complete covering of plywood on the sides and sometimes on the ceiling.

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  • Pneumatic Tanker

    A large body tank trailer that empties via a pump and forced air. Primarily used for products like cement, flour, plastic pellets, etc.

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  • Pontoon

    A flat-bottomed boat or hollow metal cylinder used with others to support a temporary bridge or floating landing stage.

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  • Pontoon Boat (P)

    A boat with 2 aluminum tubes that support a deck.

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  • Pontoon Houseboat (HBP)

    A houseboat that is supported by 2 aluminum tubes.

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  • Pontoon Material

    The type of material used in the construction process of building a pontoon boat. Typically composed of: -Aluminum (A) -Steel (S) -Fiberglass (F)

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  • Pony Motor Hydraulics

    A small gas or diesel engine that powers the hydraulic system on low beds and dumps.

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  • Possum Bellies

    Typically refers to storage compartments built under the cross members of a trailer.

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  • Premium

    Additional items added to a vehicle for luxury. Abbreviated as Prmm.

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  • Pull Trailer

    A short trailer with an extended tongue or gooseneck that couples to a pintle hook.

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  • Pup Trailer

    A trailer that is shorter than average. A pup trailer usually is between 26′ and 32′ long and has a single axle. Also refers to a short trailer called a pull trailer that has an extended tongue or gooseneck that couples to a pintle hook.

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  • Purchase Value

    A user-defined value that adds value over the current retail value, such as an advertised selling price.

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  • Pusher Axle

    Also known as lift axle.  An additional non-driving axle mounted ahead of  the driving axle(s).  Typically used to improve fuel efficiency and traction

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  • Racer (R)

    A small powerboat used for racing.

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  • Ratchets & Straps

    Anchor devices for holding a load down on a flatbed trailer.

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  • Refrigerated Vans

    Often referred to as reefers, these trailers have a refrigerated system to keep perishable loads at a constant cold or freezing temperature. Many reefers also have heating capabilities. Reefer trailers are typically insulated on all sides.

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  • Removable Decks

    Special upper deck floors found on livestock trailers that can be removed to accommodate larger animals.

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  • Restraint System

    A safety device, as an air bag or special seat belt, that is activated automatically to protect an automobile passenger at the moment of impact when a collision occurs. Code Description M Manual Belts M’ Manual Belts w/Driver Air Bag M” Manual Belts w/Dual Air Bags P Passive Belts P’ Passive Belts w/Driver Air Bag […]

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  • Retail Value

    A guide to the probable amount a standard “as advertised” model will bring on the open market. Sold as a single unit by a dealer usually engaged in the truck business to a purchaser willing and able to buy, assuming the sale is an “arm’s length” transaction and neither party is under duress to buy […]

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  • Riveted Construction

    A process of manufacturing a trailer using riveting instead of welding.

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  • Road Worthy Tires & Brakes

    The minimum legal tire treads depth, brake lining thickness and drum condition.

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  • Roadster

    An open two-seat car with emphasis on sporting appearance or character. Abbreviated as Rdstr.

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  • Roll Over Canvas

    A canvas cover that rolls from one side of the trailer to the other and is used to keep the load covered up during transport. It is designed to operate from ground level using a long awning crank.

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  • Roll-up Door

    Usually referring to a rear door on a trailer that rolls up and down rather than swinging open and closed.

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  • Rub Rails

    These are found on the sides of flat bed trailers and used to secure chains. They also protect lower rails from forklift damage.

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  • Runabout (RB)

    A small powerboat for multipurpose use, such as fishing, cruising, or watersports.

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  • S-Line

    A type of trim specific to Audi vehicles. Abbreviated to S-Ln.

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  • Sail Area

    The standard recommended working sail area. Does not pertain to the variously available oversize or undersize sails.

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  • Sailboats (SB)

    A boat usually propelled by sail.

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  • Sanitary Specs

    Specifications that describe tank trailers that transport food or food-grade products. Typically made of stainless steel but at times may be aluminum.

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  • Schooner (SC)

    A sailboat with 2 or more masts, where the foremast and mainmast are the same height or the mainmast is taller.

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  • Scuff Liner

    A strip of steel, aluminum, wood, or chem-lite that runs along the inside of a trailer just above the floor. It protects the sides from pallet and forklift damage.

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  • Scully System

    A liquid level gauging device.

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  • Self-Contained Wet Line

    Found in applications on dump and tank trailers where both the hydraulics and tank are found on the trailer. Often powered by a trailer-mounted diesel or gas pony motor.

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  • Set Back Axle (SBA)

    Occurs when the front axle is purposely located farther towards the rear of the vehicle.

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  • Set Forward Axle (SFA)

    Occurs when the front axle is purposely located farther towards the front of the vehicle.

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  • Sheep/Goat Trailer

    A livestock trailer with three or four floors to accommodate small animals.

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  • Shipping Weight

    Shipping weight reflects a “stripped” model with a standard engine and no optional equipment included.

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  • Side Door Middle (cattle)

    Usually a roll-up door located in the middle section of a trailer.

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  • Side Doors

    Referring to the location of the doors mounted on the side of a trailer and is in addition to those at the rear. They are also called “curb” side or “road” side door.

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  • Side Kit

    A covering with the sole purpose of weatherproofing a flatbed. These consist of support posts, wood sideboards, tarp bows, and a tarp.

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  • Side Loading Rear Door (cattle)

    A side door located at the back corner of a livestock trailer, usually accompanied by a fold down ramp.

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  • Single Axle

    Refers to a trailer that rides on one axle.

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  • Single Hopper

    The point of discharge on the bottom of a bulk tank or grain trailer. Located at the bottom of the body.

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  • Single Point Suspension

    Two large springs on either side of the trailer, resting on a trunnion tube in the center and connected to the axle on both ends.

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  • Single Rear (SR)

    Refers to a single rear wheel truck.

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  • Ski (SK)

    A boat designed for watersports that produces higher wakes.

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  • Sliding Tandem (Slider)

    A mechanism that allows a tandem axle suspension to be moved back and forth under the trailer, used to maximize weight distribution.

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  • Sloop (S)

    A sailboat with 2 sails and 1 mast.

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  • Spoke Wheel

    Five or six heavy steel projections originating from the center hub; resembles a heavy wagon wheel.

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  • Sports Cruiser (SCR)

    A cruiser with a single deck above the hull and cabin below. Also known as an express cruiser, these boats can go at high speeds.

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  • Sports Fisherman (SF)

    An offshore fishing boat capable of high speeds.

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  • Sports Runabout (SR)

    A runabout capable of higher speeds than a traditional runabout.

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  • Spread Axle

    The axle setting on a tandem suspension that is usually set at 10′ rather than closer together.

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  • Spreader Beam and/or Steering Axle at Rear

    Attachments to a lowboy for additional maneuverability and carrying capacity.

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  • Stainless Rear and Nose

    A stainless steel exterior on the front and rear of a trailer. Primarily used for physical appearance and is less resistant to weather damage.

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  • Stake Pockets

    A piece of channel connected to the side rail of a flatbed that forms a bracket to secure a post which makes up a side kit.

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  • Steel Deck

    Usually found on flat bed trailers, the deck is steel in place of wood. This typically reduces the value of a trailer.

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  • Stern Drive Boats (IO)

    A stern drive or inboard/outboard drive (I/O) is a form of marine propulsion. The engine is located inboard just forward of the transom (stern) and provides power to the drive unit (outdrive) located outside the hull.

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  • Sub-Frame

    A partial support frame at the rear of a tank trailer or frameless dump trailer usually where the suspension attaches.

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  • Super Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle

    U.S. classification for passenger vehicle emissions. The classification is based on producing 90% less emissions than an equivalent gasoline-powered vehicle. Abbreviated as SULEV.

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  • Swing Doors

    Rear doors on a trailer that swings open and closed rather than rolling up or down.

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  • Tag Axle

    A third axle, usually with four wheels, mounted at the rear of a standard tandem. Typically a tag axle lifts up to be taken out of a load carrying capacity.

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  • Tare Weight

    Also known as Unladen weight (ULW), The Tare weight is the unloaded weight of a vehicle equipped and ready for operation on the road (including fuel).

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  • Technology

    An automobile addition or package including upgrades such as navigation, remote start, or customized audio. Abbreviated as Tech.

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  • Thermo King Unit

    A brand of refrigeration unit mounted on the nose or under the floor of a reefer trailer. Thermo-King manufactures this unit.

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  • Threshold Plate

    A section of steel on the floor at the rear of the trailer that protects it from dock plate and forklift damage.

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  • Trade-in Value

    A user-defined value that deducts value from retail at the time of trade-in before reconditioning and/or repairs, or any necessary activity to present a truck for retail resell.

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  • Transmission

    The mechanism by which power is transmitted from an engine to the wheels of a motor vehicle. Code Description 4M 4 Speed Manual 5M 5 Speed Manual 6M 6 Speed Manual A Automatic

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  • Transmission Manufacturer

    The manufacturer of the transmission as expressed as a three digit manufacturer code Code Description ALA Allison ASA Aisin Seiki BEA Bering BWR Borgwarner CYA Chrysler DEA Detroit DOA Dodge DSA Dana Spicer EAA Eaton Fuller FCA Fiat Chrysler/Stellantis FOA Ford GMA General Motors HIA Hino IHA International ISA Isuzu MCA Mack MSA Mercedes MTA […]

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  • Trawler (TR)

    Trawling is a type of fishing that uses a net. A trawler is a boat specifically made for trawling.

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  • Tri-Axle

    Refers to a trailer supported by three axles.

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  • Tritoon (Pontoon)

    A pontoon configured with 3 aluminum tubes.

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  • Turbo Diesel (TD)

    Refers to a diesel engine equipped with a turbocharger.

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  • Turbocharged Direct Injection

    A design of turbo diesel engines featuring turbocharging and cylinder-direct fuel injection. Abbreviated as TDI.

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  • Turbocharged Straight Injection

    A type of forced-aspiration (“turbo”) engine where the fuel is pressure-injected straight into the combustion chamber in such a way as to create a stratified charge. Abbreviated as TSI.

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  • Two Way Gate

    Referring to a dump trailer’s tailgate that operates conventionally as well as a swing type.

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  • Ultra-Low Emissions Vehicle

    A motor vehicle that emits extremely low levels of motor vehicle emissions compared to other vehicles. Abbreviated as ULEV.

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  • Under Mount Reefer

    A reefer unit secured to the underneath of a trailer.

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  • Utility (UT)

    A boat used for fishing or as a work boat.

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  • Utility Vehicle

    A motorized vehicle intended to carry out a specific task such as hauling equipment, exclusively for off highway use.

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  • Van

    An enclosed six-sided rectangular-shaped trailer, usually with doors to the rear. This type of trailer is used for hauling most household and commercial products. It is the most common type of trailer on the road today.

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  • Vapor Recovery

    A safety feature used on gasoline and chemical tanks. Required in many states eliminate fumes.

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  • Varnished Floor

    Found in electric and moving van trailers, this allows products to slide along the floor without damage from rough wood.

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  • Vents

    Openings found usually in the front and rear of reefers, used to circulate fresh air. These are also found in chip trailers, where the product is blown in.

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  • Vibrator

    Refers to a hydraulic, electric, or pneumatic device mounted under an end dump trailer that assists in unloading.

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  • VIN

    Stands for Vehicle Identification Number.

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  • Wagon

    An automotive body-style variant of a sedan with its roof extended rearward. Abbreviated as Wgn.

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  • Walking Beam Suspension

    A suspension system without leaf springs. Made up of one primary beam that oscillates in the center and allows for easier vertical movement of the axle over uneven terrain.

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  • Watertight Tailgate

    Designed to make dump trailers watertight while traveling.

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  • Wedge

    A trailer that has a flat roof and tapered floor with a shorter inside height at the front.

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  • Wheel Base (WB)

    The distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels.

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  • Wholesale Value

    A probable amount a vehicle would bring without the retail dealer markup of a unit as is and where is.

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  • World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)

    The first three positions of a 17-digit VIN, identifying the manufacturing company.

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  • Yacht (Y)

    A medium to large recreational boat used for cruising or racing.

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  • Yawl (Y)

    A sailboat with 2 masts and a shorter mizzen mast aft of the rudder post.

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  • Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV)

    A vehicle that emits no exhaust gas from the onboard source of power. Abbreviated as ZEV.

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