Trucking in North America vs around the world

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  1. Cat sdp

    Cat sdp . .

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    No . You could get a dead axle that lifts tho……
     
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  3. nevesu

    nevesu Heavy Load Member

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    daf105paccar Road Train Member

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    @98989
    Question for you.
    Daf now has models that are longer and allowed under the new rules.
    Do other manufacturers have the right to be longer?
    Are their models compliant for the new rules?
     
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    not with current cabs, they need new homologation for them, i guess they all work on this, maybe not some entry brands.
    co2 reduction imposed to manufacturers to cut by 15% till 2025 require all kind of things, best engine cant do job, 2.2 axle ratio cant help, class A tires cant help.
    so all together can

    they are not yet, scania with extended cab and volvo do not comply. you need improved aerodinamics, crash zone and improved visibility in order to gain right for extra sleeper length
     
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    this axles are probably strongest hypoid axles on market. Regular ones are bit on edge with lstest scandinavian weights. This one axle is strong same as two regular ones.

    Volvo offers liftable drive axle on hub reduction. Strange part is thst MB offers them only in Brazil.
     
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  7. Cat sdp

    Cat sdp . .

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    Can you order a scania with the 750 hp V8 and a manual transmission… like a 18 speed eaton ?

    Asking for a friend I say no he says yes…….
     
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    660 is possible, 770 not.
     
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    Collected 5th Volvo today, and noticed that 5 year old Daf is showing first signs of rust :) Great, dutch quality :)

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    But I must admit that quality of Volvo has dropped really badly, this truck was supposed to be picked up last friday, but when I tried to open the door, I pulled door handle out of door :) Some really strange problems on facelift model.
     
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    I thought the Netherlands didn’t like extra axles………
     
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