“Unwrapping” new scania truck

Discussion in 'Other News' started by drvrtech77, Dec 7, 2024.

  1. Pursy

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    I would think the cabs are a lot heavier than North American cabs due to the safety regulations. Sweden were known for having the safest cabs to have a crash in many years ago.
     
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  3. Hammer166

    Hammer166 Crusty Information Officer

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    Didn't one of the US manufacturers use one of their cabs on some morphadite work truck chassis?
     
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  4. Kenworth6969

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    I wouldn't want to be in a crash in this

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  5. mjd4277

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  8. Flat Earth Trucker

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    This Scania has a heated windshield. Why are American trucks so far behind?
     
  9. AModelCat

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    Western Star had that option for a while now IIRC.
     
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  10. Long FLD

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    I don’t run in freezing fog enough to warrant a heated windshield, but that’s just me.
     
  11. Gearjammin' Penguin

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    Then don't crash into stuff.
     
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