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Heavy & civil
Differential lock
Construction; Heavy & civil
Mechanism that when engaged does not allow one side of the drive axle to spin.
Detent
Construction; Heavy & civil
Mechanical stop in a throttle or accelerator control at which point fuel is shut off to the engine.
Differential
Construction; Heavy & civil
A device that drives two axles and allows them to turn at different speeds to adjust to varying resistance.
Cutting edge
Construction; Heavy & civil
Replaceable steel plate mounted to the moldboard of a motor grader that contacts the ground.
Cushion hitch assembly
Construction; Heavy & civil
Unit between tractor frame and gooseneck that when activated transfers the load from the tractor hitch to the nitrogen cylinders, allowing for a smooth ride.
Dieseling
Construction; Heavy & civil
In a compressor, explosions of mixtures of air and lubricating oil in the compression chambers or other part of the air system.
