Hayseed

3 hours ago, Swishy said:

Mack Titan with 3 leaf suspension .......so far so good

Pretty sure this is Ovlov suspension Swish..

3 hours ago, Swishy said:

have heard the Wodonga mob R good

they fit bigger plumbin to cure the problems

They do a Bit more that That Mate.

Like most clever Ideas it's; very simple what they do.. (They even have a Worldwide patent on It)

They connect the Air bags together via Large Air lines & install a valve that isolates the Air bags once the Height control Valve is Level.

Then (for instances) if you're reversing up a kerb when the rear Axle starts to rise air is transferred to the Front Air bags making It a true load sharing Deal Similar to a Walking Beam. 

As apposed to normally when the rear axle starts to rise Triggering the height control valve to Dump Air & Whilst your waiting for this reaction to happen your front axle loses traction because It's swinging in the Breeze being Lifted by the rear axle..

2 hours ago, Swishy said:

our CH 1998 Mack Has Air bag suspension on the tandem drive  (HAS 460?) POS

all OK in a straight line

it spins up a wheel go n round roundabouts

cant go over a roadside kerb with out losing traction

useless off road ............. not enuff vertical travel

I'll second this Lot Swish..

i have HAS460 under My (as you call it) 2 Story Renault & suffer from the same problems.

Giving serious consideration to letting these Guys have a Play with It..

http://www.thehairetruckandbusrepairs.com.au/hairebag-suspension

https://powertorque.com.au/the-haire-haire-bag-suspension/

11 hours ago, james j neiweem said:

What about Mack Trident?

No 15 Litre Motor, Though you do see quite a few Tridents on 34 Pallet B Double Work..

Mack also do a Superliner with 30" Bunk that's 34 pallet capable.

5 hours ago, gxbxc said:

How the heck would you ever get into or out of that little sleeper

At least the Mack has a bigger rear window then either a Louisville or KW of that Era....

28-30 inch Sleepers were pretty standard fare here in the 60's right up until the early 80's..

Even today 36" are a  very Common sight on our Highways....

2 hours ago, Maxidyne said:

Interesting that they're promoting a truck that's going to be discontinued... Maybe they got a big inventory of cabs to use up?

All Freightliner Sales are in the Doldrums..

https://www.fullyloaded.com.au/product-news/1810/tic-notes-softening-sentiment-in-commercial-vehicle-segments

22 hours ago, Dirtymilkman said:

Why insult our intelligence? Just tell us the price is going up. 

Perzackly....

Market dynamics = 'Cause We can...

Just wait 12-18 Months 'til Mack Australia brings out  their version of Both Trident & Superliner with the Anthem based High Roof Sleeper Cab...

21 hours ago, Red Horse said:

Ok Kevin-admit it, you meant to post this on April 1st!

He couldn't wait THAT Long......

https://iepieleaks.nl/bonneted-european-euro-6-trucks/

This Guy here in Australia has them..

http://www.tyldenheritage.com.au/uploads/9/3/0/6/9306704/general_catalogue_august_2018.pdf

Section 6i page 3 part Number1248

3 hours ago, Truck Shop said:

Big question does anybody want to see pics of the AC Macks. If so am I going to here flack about the KW's and Pete I post under {Other Trucks}?

 

                                          Truck Shop

Post away, My Friend...

I'll lend you a Flack jacket if you like....

4 hours ago, Swishy said:

them noice apples

LOL

cya

 

I think They're nice pears Swishy..

On 9/22/2018 at 10:22 PM, kscarbel2 said:

Here is the new Ford F-MAX spec sheet (in global market English):

https://www.fordtrucks.com.tr/Uploads/Foy/fmax_technical_brochure.pdf

Well they won't be selling it here......The Cabs too Wide ....

On 9/21/2018 at 11:08 AM, kscarbel2 said:

Ford also touted its engine with 492 hp and 1843 lbs.-ft. of torque

Is there any more info available on this Engine??

Was It a "clean sheet of Paper" design ????

Does it use EGR,SCR or Both??

Google hasn't being very forthcoming !!            either that or my research skills are lacking..

1 hour ago, Jamaican Bulldog said:

Are the PACCAR engines that are now in Kenworths and Peterbilts originally DAF designs or U.S designed?

The PACCAR MX range of engines are of Dutch heritage..

I'm fairly certain getting access to their own Engine platform was the main reason PACCAR bought DAF...

He & "Office Furniture man" can compare notes..

I can see an Australian design influence in that Truck..

Current T409SAR

Current T610SAR

How long before you guys think  you will start seeing  COE (either Euro or Asian) Trucks doing  (for example) Port/container work or Metropolitan Distribution in say the North east..??

 Or do your "Bridge" Laws render the suggestion Impraticable/illegal ??

Aren't the 2 six cylinder Engines & 12 speed AMT used in the latest Mercedes Actros the same as the 2 Detroit Engines & the DT12 transmission..???

or do I have the Bull by the tail...?

1 hour ago, Swishy said:

Hayseed

gudday m8

the Volvo test driver is taking his new bride for a ride

cya

§wishy

3 hours ago, Swishy said:

 

Isn't that a Prototype RAM Truck..???

They're trying that Shyte on Down here Too..

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-11-28/peta-calls-for-chicken-memorial-lismore/9200230

https://www.news.com.au/national/queensland/animal-rights-activists-want-memorial-at-site-of-toowoomba-cattle-truck-rollover/news-story/0844940d3053c054abce74ec7000b8e4