Description / Abstract:
1. Scope--This SAE Recommended Practice describes the type of equipment
commonly used with towing equipment, provides information to calculate
safe steering loads, and outlines design criteria.
1.1 Purpose--To provide guidelines for equipment usage and the design
of vehicles to minimize damage in the towing of vehicles up to 4173 kg
(9200 lb) GVWR in the event of disablement.
NOTE--See Section 3 for glossary.