I found this photo on the net and it is an armoured Renault truck that I’ve never seen before. The heavy bonneted 6×6 looks like it is at some presentation. It shure is looking tough!… Continue Reading
I found this photo on the net and it is an armoured Renault truck that I’ve never seen before. The heavy bonneted 6×6 looks like it is at some presentation. It shure is looking tough!… Continue Reading
In the next Dakar rally the Mammoet Rallysport team is driving the Ginaf 4×4 rallytrucks with the new DAF Euro-6 grille and headlights. The trucks have Timoney independent air suspension on all four wheels and the power is provided by a Caterpillar C18 engine with 950 Hp! The drivers in both rallytrucks are Pascal de…… Continue Reading
The ‘Trucking for Kids’ truckshow in Los Angeles is a one-of a kind truckshow. J.J. Verweij from The Netherlands went to the USA with his Scania with camper trailer, and he visited this truckshow. One of the unique vehicles he spotted was this 1949 GMC with car transporter. The trailer is loaded with Nash passenger…… Continue Reading
Euro 6 means big exhaust units on the frame. Some brands like MAN, DAF and Volvo also have split units where the DPF filter is standing straight up behind the cab. That is a nice solution, but they also take some space. WVT from The Netherlands now developed an alternative. Using the standard MAN exhaust…… Continue Reading
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
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
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
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
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
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