Drawbar Pull Formula

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Drawbar Pull is defined as the force acting on the driving axle excluding the rolling resistance. Check FAQs
Dp=TgRg1000r-Fr
Dp - Drawbar Pull?Tg - Torque Generated?Rg - Overall Gear Reduction?r - Rolling Radius of Loaded Driving Tire?Fr - Rolling Resistance at Wheel?

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2854Edit=115Edit10Edit10000.4Edit-21Edit
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Drawbar Pull Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Dp=TgRg1000r-Fr
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Dp=115N*mm1010000.4m-21N
Next Step Convert Units
Dp=0.115N*m1010000.4m-21N
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Dp=0.1151010000.4-21
LAST Step Evaluate
Dp=2854N

Drawbar Pull Formula Elements

Variables
Drawbar Pull
Drawbar Pull is defined as the force acting on the driving axle excluding the rolling resistance.
Symbol: Dp
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Torque Generated
Torque Generated is defined as the torque derived from the engine working at the crankshaft.
Symbol: Tg
Measurement: TorqueUnit: N*mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Overall Gear Reduction
Overall Gear Reduction is defined as a mechanical system of gears in an arrangement such that input speed can be lowered to a slower output speed but have the same or more output torque.
Symbol: Rg
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Rolling Radius of Loaded Driving Tire
Rolling Radius of Loaded Driving Tire is defined as the radius of loaded driving tire.
Symbol: r
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Rolling Resistance at Wheel
Rolling Resistance at Wheel is defined as the force that resists the motion of a wheel rolling on a surface or ground.
Symbol: Fr
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

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How to Evaluate Drawbar Pull?

Drawbar Pull evaluator uses Drawbar Pull = (Torque Generated*Overall Gear Reduction*1000)/Rolling Radius of Loaded Driving Tire-Rolling Resistance at Wheel to evaluate the Drawbar Pull, The Drawbar pull formula is defined as the net force acting on the driving axle neglecting the rolling resistance on the wheels. Drawbar Pull is denoted by Dp symbol.

How to evaluate Drawbar Pull using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Drawbar Pull, enter Torque Generated (Tg), Overall Gear Reduction (Rg), Rolling Radius of Loaded Driving Tire (r) & Rolling Resistance at Wheel (Fr) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Drawbar Pull

What is the formula to find Drawbar Pull?
The formula of Drawbar Pull is expressed as Drawbar Pull = (Torque Generated*Overall Gear Reduction*1000)/Rolling Radius of Loaded Driving Tire-Rolling Resistance at Wheel. Here is an example- 2854 = (0.115*10*1000)/0.4-21.
How to calculate Drawbar Pull?
With Torque Generated (Tg), Overall Gear Reduction (Rg), Rolling Radius of Loaded Driving Tire (r) & Rolling Resistance at Wheel (Fr) we can find Drawbar Pull using the formula - Drawbar Pull = (Torque Generated*Overall Gear Reduction*1000)/Rolling Radius of Loaded Driving Tire-Rolling Resistance at Wheel.
Can the Drawbar Pull be negative?
No, the Drawbar Pull, measured in Force cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Drawbar Pull?
Drawbar Pull is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Drawbar Pull can be measured.
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