Cummins X15
Paccar must be very happy with an almost 0 research and development budget for the australian market. DAF must be the black cheep with a new cab...
Scania Longline had pretty good utilization of available space. [IMG] [IMG]
But that's a terrible solution for the customer. Is it the same for transmissions, axles and brakes with 50 different versions available?
How do they handle spare parts supply in an efficient way with that many suspension options?
I agree that the KW is way too sensitive for any real work. We also have a lot of light weight 6x2 dump trucks with hypoid axle (they get stuck...
In Sweden Tatra is the most popular 8x8 truck as some contractors use them as an alternative to a Volvo A25 when you have a construction site...
Why would you choose aluminum body on a dump truck? Does the excavator operator stop loading when he spots bigger rocks and orders another truck?
It's mind-boggling that DAF doesn't offer the most useful 8x4 configuration, but they offer the 8x2 FAK chassi which is maybe the worst 4 axle...
Why did you order the truck with the small wheel pusher axle?
Isn't sliding banks better? [MEDIA]
What amazes me is how long it takes to get spare parts in US considered how large the market is for trucks. The reason most customers in Sweden...
Seems like Kenworth have big issues with their service network. Waiting a couple of weeks for replacing an adblue module or sensor seems ridiculous.
[MEDIA] Impressive and maybe overkill towing operation. What seemed interesting is that the booster had some sort of problem with the steering...
It's amazing how long it takes to design and develop a new cab for a truck.
Steering must be horrendous when loaded.
Counterweight
I would guess they have to de couple the trailers and slide the axles forward on the first trailer.
Nice Scania next gen T730 [MEDIA]
Impressive. They seem to average between 36-40 tons per axle. Isn't MB's most heavy duty rear end rated for 32 tons? I suppose the guy driving the...
