a Volvo train from West A. grossing about 175 tons[attachment=0]body and six.jpg[/attachment
dont know the specs on these but the fourth trailer back has a power unit in the frame .
swishy will be along to give the words
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Great pics, I recall being impressed by the occasional 'Triple' I saw when in NSW and Victoria.
I'm curious as to why miners would run a roadtrain with 6 trailers carrying 400 tonnes rather than a dediacated hauler, presumably it's because they have to go on public roads ? I would have thought the roadtrain would be much more expensive to run and maintain......
I'm curious as to why miners would run a roadtrain with 6 trailers carrying 400 tonnes rather than a dediacated hauler, presumably it's because they have to go on public roads ? I would have thought the roadtrain would be much more expensive to run and maintain......
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The Volvo FH16 has 660 Hp has 3200 Nm as torque. It is the European strongest torque for a commersial motor. It is even stronger than Caterpillar or Cummins 16 litres motors.
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