Standard No.:	GB/T 12537-1990
Chinese Name:	汽车牵引性能试验方法
English Name:	Motor vehicles－Towing performance－Test method
Professional Classification:	T04 Basic standards and general methods
Professional Classification:	GB National Standard
ICS Classification:	43.020
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Issued on:	1990-01-02
Implemented on:	1991-09-01
Status:	VALID
Language:	English
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1 Subject Content and Application Scope

This standard specifies test method for determination of towing performance of motor vehicles.
This standard is applicable to motor vehicles with towing performance.

2 Normative References

GB/T 12534 Motor Vehicles-General Rules of Road Test Method

3 Term

3.1 Towing hook traction force
It refers to the traction force measured on the towing hook when the motor vehicles drive at a constant speed on a level pavement.

4 Test Facilities and Equipment

4.1 Load towing or common towing capable of applying loads.
4.2 Draw bar
4.3 Traction indicator with automatic recording and traction force sensors with proper measuring range, 2% measurement accuracy.
4.4 Speed meters, 1% measurement accuracy.
4.5 Fuel flowmeter, 1% measurement accuracy.
4.6 Timer, 0.1s of least count.