Talbert Manufacturing Inc. - Weight Distribution

Talbert Horsepower and Tractive Effort Calculator

Enter your data into the form below and click on Calculate when finished. Use the default values provided unless you have better information. Click on Clear to continue with other calculations.
Enter Your Data
Top Speed: (mph)
Maximum Height and Width of Truck or Load: whichever is larger	Enter Width:(ft) Enter Height:(ft)
Coefficient of Friction:
Time to Accelerate to Top Speed:(seconds) For a constant speed, use 600 seconds
Overall Efficiency:
Coefficient of Drag:
Coefficient of Traction:
GVW of Tractor without ballast: (lbs)
Ballast Required: (lbs)
Percent Grade: (0.0 for flat grade)
Drive Axle Capacity: (lbs)
GVW of Loaded Trailer without ballast (lbs)

Your Results
Coefficient of Ballast:
Number of Drive Axles Needed:
Drawbar Pull: (lbs)
Total Horsepower: (hp)
Total Tractive Effort: (lbs)
Load on Driving Axles Required by Traction:
Note: Although these calculations are accurate, they are based on industry standards and best approximations. The user can best use these results to compare power, ballast, and traction requirements under various conditions.