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Trucks and Heavy Equipment Archive
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CC Video: Detroit Diesel 6V-71 And 8V-71 – Some Screaming Jimmies’ House Concerts Abroad
Posted on July 12, 2020 | 11 CommentsFTF, a Dutch truck maker of yore, used Detroit Diesel two-stroke V6 and V8 engines in their heavy trucks and tractors. Until 1979, when a new Motor Panels cab was […] -
Auction Site Classics: 1990 Leyland-DAF Roadrunner: Carrying So Much Than Just Horses
Posted on July 3, 2020 | 20 CommentsIs it an exaggeration to say that the English English translation for “truck” is not the traditional “lorry” or “wagon” but “Leyland”? After all, what was a provincial bus and […] -
CC Video: Comparing Six 8×8 Dump Trucks – Sandbox Toys For Grown-Ups
Posted on June 29, 2020 | 5 CommentsLast weekend, I came across this fairly recent YouTube-video, posted by BIGtruck online magazine. It’s Dutch spoken, with English subtitles (better watch it in full screen). No in-depth information, yet […] -
In Motion Outtakes: Heavy (And Not So Heavy) Commercial Vehicles On The Move
Posted on June 19, 2020 | 12 CommentsBeginning this round with a classic looking, yet modern combination. Spotless and very classy too, with the old school roof rack as its only add-on. The 2017 Volvo FH tows […] -
Vintage Video (and More): Britain Enters Europe, And Starts A (Leyland) Marathon Journey
Posted on June 16, 2020 | 8 CommentsDuring one of those intensive (lockdown) research sessions that can be necessary for a CC Outtake around an old Leyland truck, I came across these linked videos, produced in 1973 […] -
Curbside Classic: A Louisvillian Goes To Amsterdam – The Story Of The Mighty Ford Transcontinental
Posted on June 9, 2020 | 107 Comments(first posted 6/28/2014) In the early seventies, Trans-European road transportation was a booming business and to get the job done you needed a heavy long-distance truck. The UK-based American truckmakers, […] -
CC Global: 2016 Volvo FH – Full-Size Educational Vehicle
Posted on June 7, 2020 | 6 CommentsThis is the most common big rig set-up as used by our driving schools: a 4×2 box truck with a tall sleeper cab, towing a close-coupled tandem axle trailer. If […] -
In Motion Outtakes: Commercial Vehicles On The Move – And Two Classic Chevies
Posted on May 31, 2020 | 16 CommentsThe weather is still perfect for long walks, it’s sunny yet not too warm. So here’s another round of rolling stock equipment. The semi-trailer’s livery above must look familiar, as […] -
CC Global: Garbage Trucks – RHD Regular Sized, LHD Micro Sized
Posted on May 28, 2020 | 38 CommentsAutomated side loaders, we’re talking about garbage trucks, are RHD. The reason is obvious, when looking at the picture: the driver is sitting on the side where the action takes […] -
In Motion Outtakes: A Colorful Diversity Of Carriers On The Move
Posted on May 24, 2020 | 13 CommentsMore variety this time, and I found a much better truck spotting spot than in last week’s edition. So here we go with a 2017 Scania S450 6×2 truck (tag […] -
CC Global: 2018 Volkswagen Crafter Double Cab Flatbed Truck – Empas Hot Water Weed Control Machine
Posted on May 20, 2020 | 20 CommentsThe heaviest and most powerful Volkswagen Crafter, carrying an interesting machine. I’ve passed by this combination many times, driving my car. Last Saturday afternoon, I went out for a long […] -
In Motion Outtakes: Big Rigs On The Move – And Some Stationary Dairy Cows
Posted on May 17, 2020 | 21 CommentsNo truck shows or events this year, due to The Virus. So I have to catch them while strolling around the neighborhood, alongside the main road. Starting with a MAN […] -
CC Global: Lebotec Concrete Screw Piling Equipment – And The Scania Delivery Service
Posted on May 8, 2020 | 8 CommentsBig diesel machinery, I can’t get enough of it. But you already knew that, of course. I walked by a construction site the other day, where the NederFund company was […] -
CC Global: Covid-19 – Peak Waste Disposal
Posted on April 26, 2020 | 21 CommentsMy country’s semi-shutdown caused a national cleanup operation, one could almost call it a rage. Folks are cleaning up their houses, garages, sheds, gardens and whatever. Throughout the country, loaded […] -
CC Global: Sisu Polar Hybrid – The Finnish Concept Of Strength
Posted on April 21, 2020 | 22 CommentsEurope’s heaviest combination vehicles can be found up north, especially in Finland. The country’s legal maximum GVM for a big rig is 76 metric tons (167,500 lbs). But that’s not […]
![Auction Site Classics: 1990 Leyland-DAF Roadrunner: Carrying So Much Than Just Horses Is it an exaggeration to say that the English English translation for “truck” is not the traditional “lorry” or “wagon” but “Leyland”? After all, what was a provincial bus and […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/s-l1600-4.jpg)
![CC Video: Comparing Six 8×8 Dump Trucks – Sandbox Toys For Grown-Ups Last weekend, I came across this fairly recent YouTube-video, posted by BIGtruck online magazine. It’s Dutch spoken, with English subtitles (better watch it in full screen). No in-depth information, yet […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Tippertest.jpg)
![In Motion Outtakes: Heavy (And Not So Heavy) Commercial Vehicles On The Move Beginning this round with a classic looking, yet modern combination. Spotless and very classy too, with the old school roof rack as its only add-on. The 2017 Volvo FH tows […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG_8832.jpg)
![Vintage Video (and More): Britain Enters Europe, And Starts A (Leyland) Marathon Journey During one of those intensive (lockdown) research sessions that can be necessary for a CC Outtake around an old Leyland truck, I came across these linked videos, produced in 1973 […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/leyland_marathon_2_4_2_tractor_000000ea04000316.jpg)
![Curbside Classic: A Louisvillian Goes To Amsterdam – The Story Of The Mighty Ford Transcontinental (first posted 6/28/2014) In the early seventies, Trans-European road transportation was a booming business and to get the job done you needed a heavy long-distance truck. The UK-based American truckmakers, […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Photo-8.jpg)
![CC Global: 2016 Volvo FH – Full-Size Educational Vehicle This is the most common big rig set-up as used by our driving schools: a 4×2 box truck with a tall sleeper cab, towing a close-coupled tandem axle trailer. If […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG_8777.jpg)
![In Motion Outtakes: Commercial Vehicles On The Move – And Two Classic Chevies The weather is still perfect for long walks, it’s sunny yet not too warm. So here’s another round of rolling stock equipment. The semi-trailer’s livery above must look familiar, as […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_8797.jpg)
![CC Global: Garbage Trucks – RHD Regular Sized, LHD Micro Sized Automated side loaders, we’re talking about garbage trucks, are RHD. The reason is obvious, when looking at the picture: the driver is sitting on the side where the action takes […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_8765.jpg)
![In Motion Outtakes: A Colorful Diversity Of Carriers On The Move More variety this time, and I found a much better truck spotting spot than in last week’s edition. So here we go with a 2017 Scania S450 6×2 truck (tag […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_8750.jpg)
![CC Global: 2018 Volkswagen Crafter Double Cab Flatbed Truck – Empas Hot Water Weed Control Machine The heaviest and most powerful Volkswagen Crafter, carrying an interesting machine. I’ve passed by this combination many times, driving my car. Last Saturday afternoon, I went out for a long […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_8728.jpg)
![In Motion Outtakes: Big Rigs On The Move – And Some Stationary Dairy Cows No truck shows or events this year, due to The Virus. So I have to catch them while strolling around the neighborhood, alongside the main road. Starting with a MAN […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_8716.jpg)
![CC Global: Lebotec Concrete Screw Piling Equipment – And The Scania Delivery Service Big diesel machinery, I can’t get enough of it. But you already knew that, of course. I walked by a construction site the other day, where the NederFund company was […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_8703.jpg)
![CC Global: Covid-19 – Peak Waste Disposal My country’s semi-shutdown caused a national cleanup operation, one could almost call it a rage. Folks are cleaning up their houses, garages, sheds, gardens and whatever. Throughout the country, loaded […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_8690.jpg)
![CC Global: Sisu Polar Hybrid – The Finnish Concept Of Strength Europe’s heaviest combination vehicles can be found up north, especially in Finland. The country’s legal maximum GVM for a big rig is 76 metric tons (167,500 lbs). But that’s not […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/sisu-1.jpg)


