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Curbside Classics Archives
Trucks and Heavy Equipment Archive
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![An old Swedish tractor towing an old Dutch semi-trailer, carrying an old German excavator. I can dig it. Scale the whole combination down to 1:55 and it would have been […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/IMG_6221.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Truck Stop Classic: 1982 Volvo N720 Tractor, 1975 Groenewegen Semi-Trailer, 1972 Weserhütte Excavator")
Truck Stop Classic: 1982 Volvo N720 Tractor, 1975 Groenewegen Semi-Trailer, 1972 Weserhütte Excavator
Posted on April 27, 2018 | 15 CommentsAn old Swedish tractor towing an old Dutch semi-trailer, carrying an old German excavator. I can dig it. Scale the whole combination down to 1:55 and it would have been […] -
![A week after I had to wait a moment for a rig hauling short logs, I caught this tidy package, consisting of a Volvo tractor unit, a chassis-mounted crane and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/IMG_6217.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2014 Volvo FH 6×4 For Hauling Long Logs – Big Boys’ Transformer Toy")
CC Global: 2014 Volvo FH 6×4 For Hauling Long Logs – Big Boys’ Transformer Toy
Posted on April 22, 2018 | 8 CommentsA week after I had to wait a moment for a rig hauling short logs, I caught this tidy package, consisting of a Volvo tractor unit, a chassis-mounted crane and […] -
![Reversing a big truck and drawbar trailer in one smooth, flowing movement demands experience and skills. The driver of this logging truck did the job flawlessly, and rather fast too. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/IMG_6035.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In Motion Outtake: 2005 Ginaf X3232S 6×4 Logging Truck Into Reverse")
In Motion Outtake: 2005 Ginaf X3232S 6×4 Logging Truck Into Reverse
Posted on April 14, 2018 | 16 CommentsReversing a big truck and drawbar trailer in one smooth, flowing movement demands experience and skills. The driver of this logging truck did the job flawlessly, and rather fast too. […] -
![*) Update March 17: it’s a 1991 Gulf Stream Innsbruck Class A motorhome, model 8220. Many thanks to PolarBear and Dennis F. Otto (the designer). When I visited a show […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/IMG_5461.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: 1991 GMC Motorhome – Rolling Chassis By General Motors, Unknown Bodybuilder *)")
CC Outtake: 1991 GMC Motorhome – Rolling Chassis By General Motors, Unknown Bodybuilder *)
Posted on March 16, 2018 | 27 Comments*) Update March 17: it’s a 1991 Gulf Stream Innsbruck Class A motorhome, model 8220. Many thanks to PolarBear and Dennis F. Otto (the designer). When I visited a show […] -
![Certainly, there were several professional race and rally cars (and a rally truck), but calling the show a Race Car Event was a bit far-fetched. Never mind, there were plenty […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/IMG_5407.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show: 2018 Classic Park Race Car Event – Standing Out From The Crowd")
Car Show: 2018 Classic Park Race Car Event – Standing Out From The Crowd
Posted on March 13, 2018 | 7 CommentsCertainly, there were several professional race and rally cars (and a rally truck), but calling the show a Race Car Event was a bit far-fetched. Never mind, there were plenty […] -
![The Volvo FL-series, introduced in 1985, is a prime example of a European delivery truck. A moderately powered 4×2 chassis with a low day cab and excellent visibility from the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_5293.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 1998 Volvo FL612 Livestock Truck – Its Driver Was Counting Sheep")
CC Global: 1998 Volvo FL612 Livestock Truck – Its Driver Was Counting Sheep
Posted on February 4, 2018 | 7 CommentsThe Volvo FL-series, introduced in 1985, is a prime example of a European delivery truck. A moderately powered 4×2 chassis with a low day cab and excellent visibility from the […] -
![In October 2005, Swedish truck maker Scania decided to end the production of their conventional trucks and tractors. From that moment on the full focus was on developing and building […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_5291.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2010 Scania Conventional 6×2 Truck – It Left The Factory As A Cabover")
CC Global: 2010 Scania Conventional 6×2 Truck – It Left The Factory As A Cabover
Posted on January 28, 2018 | 16 CommentsIn October 2005, Swedish truck maker Scania decided to end the production of their conventional trucks and tractors. From that moment on the full focus was on developing and building […] -
![When taking a walk the other day I came across this rather peculiar scenery. It’s a collection of heavy Renault trucks and tractor units parked on a dike road, which […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_5267.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: Big Renaults Having An Informal Meeting")
CC Global: Big Renaults Having An Informal Meeting
Posted on January 21, 2018 | 6 CommentsWhen taking a walk the other day I came across this rather peculiar scenery. It’s a collection of heavy Renault trucks and tractor units parked on a dike road, which […] -
![Here’s a fine example of a big rig also being used as a rolling billboard. Normally Convoi Exceptionnel is used to define an oversize or overweight load, but in this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/IMG_5249.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2010 Scania Tractor And 2007 Pacton Semi-Trailer – Fresh Produce Hauler, And It Shows")
CC Global: 2010 Scania Tractor And 2007 Pacton Semi-Trailer – Fresh Produce Hauler, And It Shows
Posted on January 5, 2018 | 12 CommentsHere’s a fine example of a big rig also being used as a rolling billboard. Normally Convoi Exceptionnel is used to define an oversize or overweight load, but in this […] -
CC For Sale: The Truck (1977ish IH Loadstar Pumper)
Posted on December 23, 2017 | 38 CommentsThis is the truck. Erm…no, sorry, let’s try that again: this is the truck. H’mm…closer, but still not quite. -
CC Global: 2017 DAF Museum Days – Miscellaneous Items
Posted on November 10, 2017 | 21 CommentsThe last 2017 museum days tour starts with an expedition vehicle. Originally a 1989 DAF YA 4442 4×4 military truck with the truck maker’s 180 hp 6.2 liter DNT engine. -
![In 1981 a DAF 4×4 military truck made its entrance in the truck class of the (in)famous Paris to Dakar rally raid. Without success, as the truck didn’t finish due […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_5039.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2017 DAF Museum Days – Rally Raid Trucks, King-Size Sandbox Toys")
CC Global: 2017 DAF Museum Days – Rally Raid Trucks, King-Size Sandbox Toys
Posted on November 5, 2017 | 14 CommentsIn 1981 a DAF 4×4 military truck made its entrance in the truck class of the (in)famous Paris to Dakar rally raid. Without success, as the truck didn’t finish due […] -
![Mr. Anton Jansen wanted something special to mark the 40th anniversary of his hauling company and a history of driving DAFs: a brand new conventional DAF tractor. Too bad though, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IMG_4866.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2011 DAF XT105 6×4 Tractor – Custom-Built By A Dealership")
CC Global: 2011 DAF XT105 6×4 Tractor – Custom-Built By A Dealership
Posted on October 23, 2017 | 47 CommentsMr. Anton Jansen wanted something special to mark the 40th anniversary of his hauling company and a history of driving DAFs: a brand new conventional DAF tractor. Too bad though, […] -
![An engine and a cab by DAF, a transmission -either manual or automatic- by ZF, and the rest by Tatra. The end result is the Tatra Phoenix, a modern and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IMG_5023.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2017 Tatra Phoenix 4×4 Tractor – The Famous Tatra Features Are Included")
CC Global: 2017 Tatra Phoenix 4×4 Tractor – The Famous Tatra Features Are Included
Posted on October 11, 2017 | 12 CommentsAn engine and a cab by DAF, a transmission -either manual or automatic- by ZF, and the rest by Tatra. The end result is the Tatra Phoenix, a modern and […] -
CC Global: 1979 DAF Motorhome, Built At A Shipyard – A Landyacht For Sure
Posted on October 5, 2017 | 23 CommentsAn absolute unicum, this special ordered 1979 motorhome based on a rolling DAF 1100 truck chassis. A DAF manager had it built at a shipyard.
