Weight Transfer

WHAT IS WEIGHT TRANSFER?

Weight transfer is associated with gravity acting on the casualty’s weight. As a casualty is pulled up a grade, a percentage of the weight from the HIGH END of the casualty is transferred down to the LOW END of the casualty.

As the degree of grade steepens, a greater percentage of the casualty’s HIGH END weight is transferred to the LOW END of the casualty.

REMEMBER weight is always transferred from HIGH END to LOW END.

REMEMBER

If the casualty has only 1 vehicle (front & rear axle or axles are in the same environment at the same resistance rate) weight transfer is not necessary. 

If the casualty has more than 1 vehicle ( front & rear axle or axles are in a different environment or if they are in the same environment bu at a different rate) weight transfer MUST BE CALCULATED FIRST. (High to Low end.)

REMEMBER

Weight transfer is always HIGH END to LOW END.

RESISTANCE PROBLEM

SCENARIO & FACTS

A vehicle weighing 2,900 lbs requires service:

  • Front axle – Damage
  • Rear axle on Mired – Tire Depth
  • Casualty Static Weight – 2,900 lbs
  • Front Axle – 1,500 lbs each
  • Rear Axle – 1,400 lbs each

What is the surface resistance to be overcome if a winching method is employed?

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