DAC 6135

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/dac-6135

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the vehicle classification?Heavy-duty truck
2. What is the manufacturer?Diesel Auto Camion (DAC)
3. What is the DAC 6135 truck?The DAC 6135 is a strong, heavy‑duty truck from Romania that helped build and move big loads.
4. When was the DAC 6135 made?It started being built in 1975 by the company Diesel Auto Camion in Brașov.

Diesel Engine: An internal combustion engine that ignites fuel by the heat of compression, known for torque and efficiency in heavy vehicles.
Payload: The maximum weight of cargo or passengers a vehicle is rated to carry safely.
Wheelbase: The horizontal distance between the centers of the front and rear axles, affecting stability and maneuverability.
Tipper Truck: A truck equipped with a hydraulic or mechanical system to lift the front of the truck bed, allowing cargo to be dumped out.