Author Archives: Iep van der Meer

BIGtruck online magazine nr3!

Number 3 of BIGtruck online magazine is out now. The third version of this free- online magazine is again filled with story’s, photo’s and Youtube movies. This version is still in Dutch language, but we are working on the first edition in English language! Untill then you can still have a look at the first…Continue Reading

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Renault T – Trucks on the road

The new Renault T series looked a bit mysterious when it was lauched in its dark ‘camouflage’ colour, and with some parts in silver. Now that the first trucks in company livery come on the road the whole thing changes, and it does look very good if you ask me!Continue Reading

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Unimog Blue Tec 6

The new Unimog is here. The first vehicles of the Unimog BlueTec 6 generation with Euro VI engines and other key innovations launched this spring have now been delivered. The international specialist press has the opportunity to try out the new Unimog range and become familiar with different implement combinations at the testing ground in…Continue Reading

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Iveco Strator 8×4 for Whitehare Aggregates LTD

The Iveco Strator bonneted truck is sold all over Europe. Recently a new 8×4 was sold to Whitehare Aggregates LTD in Bassildon, England. The truck is a driving concrete installation, and in the movie is explained what job this special truck is doing. New is that the Strator also comes in Euro-6! For more details…Continue Reading

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Lamberet smart reefer on Solutrans

Lamberet is showing a new, smart reefer trailer at Solutrans in Lyon. The aerodynamic optimized trailer saves fuel, and a complete new air-distribution system inside provides a much better environment for the cargo. With this CX system Lamberet is taking the lead in the European discussion about an energy labelling system for trailers.  Continue Reading

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First Renault T in company livery

Today at Fiedler Transport in Germany the first Renault T-series was shown in company livery. The painted radiator grille makes a big difference, and this is looking good! In the next BIGtruck online magazine that is launched next Friday we have an exclusive story on a white T-series, check the link to read BIGtruck online…Continue Reading

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Thermo King SLXe -300 Whisper Pro

Thermo King has launched a new machine that produces only 65 Decibel. The new smart cool engine has a higher capacity and that makes it possible to switch to lower revs when the sound level has to drop even lower. That is being done automatically. When the trailer drives in to the city the software…Continue Reading

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Ginaf: 4 wheel steering in Dakar Rally

Ginaf has built complete new rallytrucks for the next Dakar rally. The trucks are lighter, lower and they have 4 wheel steering! Ginaf already had independent suspension on all four wheels and the rear axle is also steering. GInaf uses a VSE system for the steering rear axle. The benefit is that the truck is…Continue Reading

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Volvo Grobetrotter XXXL

Some time ago I posted a photo shopped new Volvo FH with an extended cab. Now I don’t know if that was the inspiration, but one is being built in Holland at this moment. These photo’s were taken today at Van Winkoop in Ermelo, Holland. The cab is lengthened with 60 cm and that is going…Continue Reading

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