The RS-40K and the RS-50K Towing Dynamometer

The RS 40-50 series of towing dynamometers are designed for continuous duty testing and are extra heavy duty. The difference between the RS-40K and the RS-50K are capacity and generator size. The RS-50K has four absorbers whereas the RS-40K has three absorbers and a smaller generator set. All other features are the same. The RS-40K and RS-50K unique features are as follows:

1. Tandem axle for increased traction and stability.
2. Stable tongue weight. Critical when towing with busses and light vehicles.
3. Air suspension. This is an important feature as it maintains constant hitch height and load preventing excessive hitch load. It also helps maximize traction on rough or uneven surfaces.
4. Self contained inertia air braking system. This is important for testing vehicles that are not equipped with air brakes.
5. Multiple absorbers for long life. 3 for the RS-40K and 4 for the RS-50K. We do not design towing dynamometers to the maximum capability of the absorbers. Experience has shown that when absorbers are used at their capacity limit the rotors warp and there is premature bearing failures.
6. Heavy duty diesel generator for power and control. This is superior to batteries and charging systems. It allows for continuous testing at very low speeds without draining batteries.
7. Adjustable hitch height.
8. Spring and shock dampened drawbar assembly for low histerysis. This means very stable load readings.
9. Extra heavy duty linear bearing drawbar support for maximum drawbar pull accuracy.
10. Water ballast tank for ease of ballast adjustment.
11. Wireless, touch screen, control between test vehicle and towing dynamometer. This eliminates control cables and connectors. These cables are usually damaged from frequent use.
12. Closed loop control of speed or drawbar pull. Closed loop control of speed for competitors is no problem but most of them have had problems in closed loop control on drawbar pull. Because of our unique hitch design we do not have these problems.
13. Programmable hill simulation.
14. Heads Up drivers aid. When operating in a hill simulation program it is necessary for the operator to adjust the throttle to match the requirements of the program. The display gives a visual reference for the operator to follow.
15. No transmission or transfer case to change speeds for high and low range. This means that the RS-40K can meet all of the requirements from 6 mpg (10 kph) to 62 mph (100 kph) without having to stop and change gears.

Specifications:

Please contact the Taylor Dynamometer sales staff to discuss your unique dynamometer requirements.

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