Why do so many Americans hate European trucks?

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  1. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    ...Especially if one of them drives a Prius. :D :laughing6:
     
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  3. Caesar

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    This Czech Tatra T815-7 10x10 truck was specially build for the Texan company M.G. Bryan. It has an almost 6000 HP (no, that is not a typo) German V12 MTU diesel engine. It also has an enormous pump that is used for hydraulic fracturing with shale gas extracting. The engine is used for both driving the truck and the pump.



    This is essentially the same truck, but now driving around in Siberia:

     
  4. SmokinCAT

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    The one we have used had hydraulic lifts to raise it off the ground so it could be used without ramps. One of the nicest operating trailers I have used.
     
  5. Cat sdp

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    That 10x10 must do well in your small towns....
     
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    daf105paccar Road Train Member

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    Correct description is 10x10/8.
    Meaning it has 4 steered axles.
     
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  7. Caesar

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    Actually it does with 4 steering axles, as you can see in the video. It can easily get around tight corners.
     
  8. Caesar

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    What do you think works better, that tank transporter or this one?

     
  9. Cat sdp

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    They seem about the same..... But what do I know about hauling tanks off road....
     
  10. sdaniel

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    Not sure how much sense it makes. Still need a road in to get water and sand in , and oil out.
     
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