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tractive unit

Dutch translation: trektoestel

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English term or phrase:tractive unit
Dutch translation:trektoestel
Entered by: Willemina Hagenauw

08:43 Sep 1, 2011
English to Dutch translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Automotive / Cars & Trucks / moving loads
English term or phrase: tractive unit
This is a machine that runs on batteries and can be connected to a load to move a load from one place to another within a building. Is "trekmachine" the right translation or does anyone have a better idea?
Willemina Hagenauw
Local time: 12:31
trektoestel
Explanation:
MasterMover gebruikt "(elektrisch) trek- en duwtoestel"
(Engels: "tug")
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Wim Roose (X)
Belgium
Local time: 13:31
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Summary of answers provided
3trekapparatuur
solejnicz
3tractievoertuig or krachteenheid
Caroline Germai
3trektoestel
Wim Roose (X)
Summary of reference entries provided
Barend van Zadelhoff

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trekapparatuur


Explanation:
Suggestie; zie ook de voorbeeldzin.

Example sentence(s):
  • Maar ook binnen het bedrijf werden de nodige veranderingen doorgevoerd. Zo werd de laatste jaren niet alleen de wasstraat vervangen, maar zorgde ook de vervanging van de trekapparatuur en de spuitcabine er voor dat het bedrijf weer up to date werd

    Reference: http://www.scribd.com/doc/49394679/Hoekse-Krant-week-08
solejnicz
Netherlands
Local time: 13:31
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Native speaker of: Native in FrenchFrench, Native in DutchDutch
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tractievoertuig or krachteenheid


Explanation:
often, 'unit' is used for 'vehicle'. I would need more context ...

Caroline Germai
Belgium
Local time: 13:31
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch, Native in FrenchFrench
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trektoestel


Explanation:
MasterMover gebruikt "(elektrisch) trek- en duwtoestel"
(Engels: "tug")


    Reference: http://www.mastermover.nl/products/master-pusher-mp50-400
Wim Roose (X)
Belgium
Local time: 13:31
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Native speaker of: Native in FlemishFlemish
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Reference

Reference information:
tractievoertuig, motoreenheid, krachtvoertuig

http://iate.europa.eu/iatediff/SearchByQuery.do;jsessionid=9...

Barend van Zadelhoff
Netherlands
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch
PRO pts in category: 12
Note to reference poster
Asker: Hartelijk dank Barend, maar het probleem met tractievoertuig en krachtvoertuig is dat ze beide met het spoor te maken hebben, terwijl dit gewoon een karretje op elektriciteit (accu) is dat met de hand wordt bewogen en waaraan een lading in een gebouw wordt gekoppeld die verplaatst moet worden.

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