Securing loads, what are the rules and how is that in different countries? In Europe there are the ‘EN’ standards since the year 2000. Dutch special trailer builder Broshuis now made a conveniant overview of the rules in different coutries. Check this link!… Continue Reading
Mercedes-Benz is producing a small series of the all- electric Urban eTruck this year. The trucks are being build for different customers in Europe. The 25 ton truck has a payload of 12,8 ton and a range up to 200 km, wich would be good for distribution. Stefan Buchner, Head of Mercedes-Benz Trucks: “Following the…… Continue Reading
Now here is something that could be interesting. In this ‘artist impression’ of a heavy haulage truck there are some rather interesting design lines. The cab is based on the FH4 cab, but the grill could be the next facelift.… Continue Reading
Broshuis from Holland has designed an Eco-Ramp for semi-low loaders. This 3-axle trailer with Eco ramp is ordered by Belgium customer Lauryssen. The trailer will be transporting all sorts of equipment for agriculture transport. The Eco ramp in combination with separate aluminium ramps ensures a small loading angle which makes it possible to easily load…… Continue Reading
After the Scania R- and S- series we are all waiting for the new G- and P- cabs. Now here is a photo of a P-cab on test. The photo was send in by one of the Iepieleaks fans. What we see is clearly the new cab design, but smaller. The cab seems to be…… Continue Reading
Now here is something special. It is a DAF CF daycab with a shortened SpaceCab roof. The truck is fitted with a 3 deck Berdex livestock box for the company Hesselmans from Haghorst (NL). The truckbox is equipped with 3 decks with an innerheight of 90 cm for the 1st and 2nd deck and of 105…… Continue Reading
After the presentation of the new Scania R- and S- series we are waiting for the new P- and G- series. Here are some photo’s we found of the new trucks. It look like there are going to be different hights. Take a look at where the doorhandle is positioned on the door and you…… Continue Reading
DAF Trucks is growing in Taiwan. In ten years time the assembly plant in Dadu in West Taiwan produced 5000 DAF trucks. DAF has a market share of almost 30% in the heavy segment. Components are shipped from Eindhoven and Leyland to Paccar’s partner Formosa Plastics Group. Every day there are four trucks produced. In Taiwan…… Continue Reading
The Dutch company Leenaerts Born added a DAF XF to the fleet with a hydraulic driven front axle. The tractor is pulling tipper trailers so offroad capability is important. With the hydraulic driven front axle, build by Ginaf the DAF has traction when that is needed. The midlift axle is just enough to comply with…… Continue Reading
Now here is another streched Volvo cab by Van Winkoop from Ermelo, Holland. For a Belgian custumer the Volvo Globetrotter sleepercab was streched with 80 cm. Van Winkoop also produces longer Scania and DAF cabs. … Continue Reading
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