The difference between full trailer and semi-trailer

Different from a full trailer, a semi-trailer is a trailer whose axle is placed behind the center of gravity of the vehicle (when the vehicle is evenly loaded), and is equipped with a coupling device that can transmit horizontal or vertical forces to the tractor. Trailer an axle. A semi-trailer refers to a vehicle that has no power itself and is jointly loaded with the main vehicle and driven by the main vehicle.

Simply put, the full trailer is connected to the front truck with a hitch. The semi-trailer is connected to the fifth wheel of the tractor through the traction pin. The common container transport vehicle is a typical semi-trailer train, and the rear loading part is the semi-trailer.

There are also differences in usage. Full trailers are mainly used for short-distance transportation in factories, ports, docks, warehouses, etc., while semi-trailers are mainly used for long-distance transportation of goods.