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chris40
I believe the reason why European trucks are usually cabovers has to do with overall length as much as gross train weight; you can only use bonneted units where the trailer is shorter than the maximum 40 feet, e.g. tippers/dump trucks, tankers. This also accounts for the smaller sleeper compartments.
crazyforcars12
lol
stronghold
antp
European trucks have a lower maximum weight for their trailers (I do not remember how much)
There was a project for raising that limit in Belgium but it was fortunately currently refused (our roads are already enough in bad state...)
There was a project for raising that limit in Belgium but it was fortunately currently refused (our roads are already enough in bad state...)
G-MANN
Also don't American trucks often pull bigger loads than European trucks? I think the trailers they pull are longer. Also American trucks seem to have larger sleeping quarters.
crazyforcars12
Bonnet = Hood
crazyforcars12
Yes, american trucks have a bonnet coming out, European trucks are normally flat, and have a tilting cab.
MBSL65fan
Maybe bigger front ends?
stronghold
Good pic's G-Mann
I used to take alot of photo's while wandering about London (many moons ago. with my old 110 camera.!) When you look hard, you do find some interesting things.
Note-goodwood pics:- you could always add a few here (doesn't have to be All of them!)
I missed the TV showing of the Festival this year (probably saw 'Goodwood' listed in the Radiotimes and though it was the horse-racing.! )
Eubank's truck looks 'flashy' (lot's of chrome & nice paintwork), but from MBSL65fan's comments, I wouldn't
say american trucks are bigger than european?
I used to take alot of photo's while wandering about London (many moons ago. with my old 110 camera.!) When you look hard, you do find some interesting things.
Note-goodwood pics:- you could always add a few here (doesn't have to be All of them!)
I missed the TV showing of the Festival this year (probably saw 'Goodwood' listed in the Radiotimes and though it was the horse-racing.! )
Eubank's truck looks 'flashy' (lot's of chrome & nice paintwork), but from MBSL65fan's comments, I wouldn't
say american trucks are bigger than european?
MBSL65fan
I don't see how a semi like a peterbilt would be used in Europe. it seems a lot bigger than other trucks in Europe.