What Is Breakover Angle?

What Is Breakover Angle?

Breakover angle is the maximum possible supplementary angle that a vehicle, with at least one forward wheel and one rear wheel, can drive over without the apex of that angle touching any point of the vehicle other than the wheels.

How is breakover angle measured?

Using the midpoint of the vehicle and the angles toward the back and front wheels, an apex is created called the breakover angle.

What is vehicle breakover angle?

Breakover Angle: The breakover angle refers to the maximum angle (furthest the vehicle can be angled or tilted) without the middle of a vehicle's undercarriage touching the ground, rock, or terrain.

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