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A '''tractor unit''', '''traction unit''', '''road tractor''' or '''prime mover''' is a heavy-duty vehicle, usually with a powerful engine and several axles. The tractor unit serves as a method of moving trailers. Trailers can be swapped between tractor units quickly so the unit does not stand idle whilst the load is unloaded or loaded, unlike a rigid, and is not restricted to one type of goods as trailer types can be swapped e.g. Bulk tipper to a box van. The tractor-trailer combination also means that a load can be shared across many axles, yet be more maneuverable than a equivalently sized rigid truck. The tractor unit couples to the trailer using some sort of mechanical lock system, usually a fifth wheel. A tractor unit is primarily designated a freight vehicle and is most common in the heavy goods vehicle class of vehicles although smaller van based tractor units do exist.
A '''tractor unit''', '''traction unit''', '''road tractor''' or '''prime mover''' is a heavy-duty vehicle, usually with a powerful engine and several axles. The tractor unit serves as a method of moving trailers. Trailers can be swapped between tractor units quickly so the unit does not stand idle whilst the load is unloaded or loaded, unlike a rigid, and is not restricted to one type of goods as trailer types can be swapped e.g. Bulk tipper to a box van. The tractor-trailer combination also means that a load can be shared across many axles, yet be more maneuverable than a equivalently sized rigid truck. The tractor unit couples to the trailer using some sort of mechanical lock system, usually a fifth wheel. A tractor unit is primarily designated a freight vehicle and is most common in the heavy goods vehicle class of vehicles although smaller van based tractor units do exist.


In ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', the [[HuCiv HC1500]] tractor unit is an available drivable vehicle on some campaign levels. It is prone to oversteer similar to other civilian vehicles in the game, and it goes about half the speed of a [[M274 Ultra-Light All-Terrain Vehicle|Mongoose]].
A tractor unit was used a haul a trailer from an Insurrectionist bomb assembly factory to a diner on [[Tribute]]. The cabin was damaged as a round from a [[Model 99 Special Application Scoped Rifle]] punched through it, killing the driver. The trailer was later detonated by his accomplice, destroying the trailer, tractor unit, and diner, killing 38 civilians and three UNSC Marines.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'''</ref>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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*Tractor units appear in ''Halo 3'', both in the campaign missions set on Earth, and in Forge. The game uses them as scenery however, since they do not count as drivable vehicles. Each tractor unit costs $8, and only two can be placed per map.<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]'''</ref>
*Tractor units appear in ''Halo 3'', both in the campaign missions set on Earth, and in Forge. The game uses them as scenery however, since they do not count as drivable vehicles. Each tractor unit costs $8, and only two can be placed per map.<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]'''</ref>
*Tractor units, sometimes linked to their trailers, appear as scenery objects in ''[[Halo Wars]]''.
*Tractor units, sometimes linked to their trailers, appear as scenery objects in ''[[Halo Wars]]''.
*A tractor unit was used a haul a trailer from an Insurrectionist bomb assembly factory to a diner on [[Tribute]]. The cabin was damaged as a round from a [[Model 99 Special Application Scoped Rifle]] punched through it, killing the driver. The trailer was later detonated by his accomplice, destroying the trailer, tractor unit, and diner, killing 38 civilians and three UNSC Marines.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'''</ref>
*In ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', the [[HuCiv HC1500]] tractor unit is an available drivable vehicle on some campaign levels. It is prone to oversteer similar to other civilian vehicles in the game, and it goes about half the speed of a [[M274 Ultra-Light All-Terrain Vehicle|Mongoose]].
*The only [[multiplayer]] map in ''Halo 3'' to support it is [[Foundry (level)|Foundry]].
*The only [[multiplayer]] map in ''Halo 3'' to support it is [[Foundry (level)|Foundry]].
*Tractor units are not available in ''Halo: Reach'''s Forge mode on any maps, along with all civilian vehicles.
*Tractor units are not available in ''Halo: Reach'''s Forge mode on any maps, along with all civilian vehicles.

Revision as of 13:03, January 2, 2018

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A tractor unit, traction unit, road tractor or prime mover is a heavy-duty vehicle, usually with a powerful engine and several axles. The tractor unit serves as a method of moving trailers. Trailers can be swapped between tractor units quickly so the unit does not stand idle whilst the load is unloaded or loaded, unlike a rigid, and is not restricted to one type of goods as trailer types can be swapped e.g. Bulk tipper to a box van. The tractor-trailer combination also means that a load can be shared across many axles, yet be more maneuverable than a equivalently sized rigid truck. The tractor unit couples to the trailer using some sort of mechanical lock system, usually a fifth wheel. A tractor unit is primarily designated a freight vehicle and is most common in the heavy goods vehicle class of vehicles although smaller van based tractor units do exist.

A tractor unit was used a haul a trailer from an Insurrectionist bomb assembly factory to a diner on Tribute. The cabin was damaged as a round from a Model 99 Special Application Scoped Rifle punched through it, killing the driver. The trailer was later detonated by his accomplice, destroying the trailer, tractor unit, and diner, killing 38 civilians and three UNSC Marines.[1]

Trivia

  • The first introduction of the Type-47 Ultra Heavy Assault Platform to the player is when it crushes a tractor unit with one leg.[2]
  • Tractor units appear in Halo 3, both in the campaign missions set on Earth, and in Forge. The game uses them as scenery however, since they do not count as drivable vehicles. Each tractor unit costs $8, and only two can be placed per map.[3]
  • Tractor units, sometimes linked to their trailers, appear as scenery objects in Halo Wars.
  • In Halo: Reach, the HuCiv HC1500 tractor unit is an available drivable vehicle on some campaign levels. It is prone to oversteer similar to other civilian vehicles in the game, and it goes about half the speed of a Mongoose.
  • The only multiplayer map in Halo 3 to support it is Foundry.
  • Tractor units are not available in Halo: Reach's Forge mode on any maps, along with all civilian vehicles.
  • The Halo 4 multiplayer map Perdition has several tractor units, but the vehicles are unusable.

Gallery

  • Render of the UNSC military tractor.

    Render of the UNSC military tractor.

  • An olive drab UNSC military tractor unit on Reach.

    An olive drab UNSC military tractor unit on Reach.

  • A UNSC tractor unit in Crow's Nest on Earth.

    A UNSC tractor unit in Crow's Nest on Earth.

  • An HC1500 tractor unit on Reach.

    An HC1500 tractor unit on Reach.

  • Concept art of a truck for Halo Wars.

    Concept art of a truck for Halo Wars.

  • A Tractor trailer unit in Halo 4.

    A Tractor trailer unit in Halo 4.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest
  2. ^ Halo 2, campaign level Outskirts
  3. ^ Halo 3
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