TRACTOR FOR A TRACTOR-TRAILER COMBINATION

摘要

The present invention relates to a tractor for a tractor-trailer combination (1 ) wherein a intermediate space (4) having a pre-selected centre length (d) being less than 20 cm extends from a rear wall (6) of the tractor cab (5) to a swing clearance area travelled by a corner of the trailer (3) when turning about the tractor (2). A battery compartment (9) including a starting battery is arranged in said intermediate space. The invention further relates to a battery compartment (9) wherein the height and width of the battery compartment (9), respectively, are substantially greater than the length of the battery compartment (9) such that the battery compartment (9) is generally flat.