īy the Qin and Han dynasties, traction trebuchets were a common weapon used in both attack and defense. Trebuchets mounted on wheels were said to have needed 200 men to pull each of them. In Chapter 14 of the Mojing, the traction trebuchet is described hurling hollowed out logs filled with burning charcoal at enemy troops. Attached to one end of the arm were pulling ropes for men to power the weapon. It consisted of an arm and sling mounted on a wooden frame, sometimes with wheels. Descriptions of it can be found in the Mojing (compiled in the 4th century BC).
The traction trebuchet, also referred to as a mangonel in some sources, is an artillery weapon which derives from manpower its motive force, and was probably used by the Mohists starting from the 4th century BC. After the introduction of gunpowder it added a cannon as well. The Chinese ram used an iron-plated head.
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