I don’t think anyone with towing experience will argue that heavy equipment trailers demand a healthy dose of fear. And when I say “fear,” I mostly mean “respect.” Things can go wrong in a hurry when you’re pulling 20,000 pounds or more. Also, there’s only so much a driver can do if they have to evade an obstacle in the road, as the tail is always roaring and ready to wag the dog at highway speed. That’s exactly the scenario Lipert had in mind when it developed the anti-lock brake system for its heavy-duty axles, and the result is insane control in hairy situations. A video of the tech in…
You’ve Never Seen a 16,000-Pound Trailer Stay This Stable in a Panic Brake
