International Trucks, the latest Volkswagen Group company introduced the new A26 engine for the North American market. The A26 is the MAN D26 engine, redesigned for the American market. The engine has a displacement of 12,4 litres and has an output of 475 Hp. International claims the new engine is more than 300 kilo lighter…… Continue Reading
Now here is a picture that one of our friends sent in to Iepieleaks. It is a MAN and apart from the camouflage on the front we see nothing new. The only thing that is different is that this truck has the shorter front bumper and that makes the front-underrun protection system vissible. For the…… Continue Reading
Truck production in the USA used to be a mixture of different engines, gearboxes and axles but more and more truckbrands start producing their own components. Paccar, since a few years offering their own Paccar engines is now introducing a new line of Paccar axles. There are different versions with ratio’s between 2,47 and 3,7.…… Continue Reading
Trailerproducer Schmitz Cargobull presents the VKO Dry Van Box. This is a box that is produces as a kit that is ready for assembly in two hours by to mechanics. The panels are produces in the Schmitz Cargobull factory in Berlin. The first model is for the new VW Crafter and MAN TGE vans. Other…… Continue Reading
Hobur has developed a light weight tanker trailer with a capacity of 38.000 liter. The stainless steel tank is self-supporting so the trailer has no frame. The Valx 10-ton axles are mounted directly to the tank. The first- and the last axle are steered with steel cables and steel connections. The tank is equiped with…… Continue Reading
The Faymonville Group acquires “Industrie COMETTO S.p.A.” Faymonville, the manufacturer of semitrailers for the special haulage industry has reached an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of “Industrie COMETTO S.p.A.” based in the North of Italy. With this strategic decision, Faymonville set the milestone to expand in the self-propelled modular trailer segment and strengthens…… Continue Reading
India’s Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the country’s accession to the UN TIR Convention, the global standard for international freight customs transit. This milestone decision will facilitate goods transport and transit, putting India and her neighbours at the centre of efforts to boost overland trade and regional integration across South…… Continue Reading
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
Bigtruck magazine editie 11 2024
BIGtruck Magazine Kippertest 2024
