Cabovers

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Wildcat74, Apr 3, 2011.

  1. Gasienica

    Gasienica Heavy Load Member

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    They looking at it as job security. If they build a truck to well that doesn't need repairs or we can fix a lot ourselves then a lot of these sob would have no job. They really looking to push the O/O out of the industry by any means necessary.
     
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  3. 98989

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    i recommend to everyone to check channel there is plenty of good videos from austrian forests truck from video is fh16 600 allowed to have 44t gross (97000lbs) , also note that it have very short wheelbase , short trailer but long rear overhang on truck, so it have excellent maneuverability


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6QXw7FZ_Hc&feature=plcp

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPUdZCRNj6s&feature=plcp

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJvLhxzThfc&feature=plcp
     
  4. 98989

    98989 Road Train Member

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    they make problems here also man wont start even at -7 , also have problems with freezing of fuel lines and since they are thin they are falling apart on our roads but still because of best dealership they are most popular truck on market parts are available everywhere everyone know to work on them , and parts are quite cheap you can done engine overhaul for less than 1000€
     
  5. 98989

    98989 Road Train Member

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    Cat sdp Thanks this.
  6. king Q

    king Q Road Train Member

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    More balance then brains.
     
  7. 98989

    98989 Road Train Member

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    according to video looks like it was filmed at spring 2011 ( then highway exit at that place was not jet finished which can be seen on video)
     
  8. Scania man

    Scania man Road Train Member

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  9. 98989

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    hm i would like if volvo badge was placed lower on grille and this would open space for company name below windshield
     
  10. Scania man

    Scania man Road Train Member

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    Agreed, it would have looked nicer
     
  11. Down under trucker

    Down under trucker Light Load Member

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    Obviously hates polishing

    BTW it's a Kenworth K200 "king cab"

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