Mercedes-Benz is launching a new model Actros in Brazil. The South American markets don’t get the latest version of the Actros as we know it, but an update of the previous model. Let’s call it the MP3 model. There are three types, all with the OM460LA six in line engine with the Powershift transmission. The…… Continue Reading
Now here is something special. Dutch vehicle constructor Veldhuizen Wagenbouw has designed a trailer that can be mounted fixed to a DAF 8×4 rigid. The result is something that looks like a five axled rigid but in fact it is a tractor-trailer combination. Therefore the total weight is up to 40 tonnes in most countries,…… Continue Reading
In Norway this Scania was shot by Tungt.no, The cab is very high and this must be the flat floor version that Scania is preparing. The licence p[late says it is a R580 so there must be a V8 engine underneath the cab. On the photo there seems to be less camouflage than before. The…… Continue Reading
With the Manoovr Dutch trailerbuilder Nooteboom presents a new ultra low semi-lowloader with pendle axles. The floor heigt dropped 70 mm to a world record ‘all time low’ of only 780 mm. The MANOOVR Multi-PL is the latest generation of Nooteboom semi low-loaders. Unique features are the ultra-low floor height and the high maximum permissible…… Continue Reading
Hankook Tyre has won the Red Dot and Idea awards for three new tyre concepts. The concept tyres were developed together with the German University of Pforzheim. Students design, engineering and business worked together with Hankook for these innovative concepts. The Boostrac is a tyre with a variable running surface structure that can extend to improve…… Continue Reading
From 20 – 24 oktober Amsteram RAI will organise the BedrijfsautoRAI 2015. This truckhow will bring news from the truck- and trailer manufactorers and there will be some novelties. One is the first apearance of the new Iveco Eurocargo. One other news item is now anounched by Scania. The Swedish truck brand will bring a…… Continue Reading
Now here is an intersting movie about how Kamaz sees the future. We at Iepieleaks are impressed! https://youtu.be/PrgsT5F2r_I… Continue Reading
Now here is a very special old photo. At the end of the eighties DAF was growing fast. The brand decided to stay with the last seven truckbrands in Europe and it even planned to take over the Britisch Leyland brand. Well, they did! In the meanwhile Gorbatsjov was in charge in Russia and state…… Continue Reading
The next Dakar rally will be the race of the bonneted trucks. Not only the Iveco trucks of De Rooy will have a long nose, also the Kamaz trucks come with a bonnet. Kamaz is mounting the nose of the Mercedes Zetros for the comming rally. Completely new and suprising is the new bonneted Scania…… Continue Reading
DAF Trucks does produce Construction trucks, but not with driven front axles. Years ago DAF Trucks did produce 4×4 and 6×6 trucks for the army. The last ones were the ‘Tropco’ 6×6 tractor units. After that they stopped producing all-wheel driven trucks at DAF. Still they do test 6×6 trucks, and that is proven with this Youtube movie.…… Continue Reading
Bigtruck magazine editie 11 2024
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