kscarbel Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Speaking of UDs today (properly known as Nissan Diesels) reminds me of the company's legendary TZA520 all-wheel drive tractors that roamed everywhere from Southeast Asia to Africa for many, many years. The sound of their normally aspirated RF8 V-8 diesel coming towards you was music to the ears..UD TZA520 spec sheet (Sudan).pdf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Looks like an FWD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackniac Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 always very interesting post . Quote Makniac , collector and customizer of die-cast model in 1/50th scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 The TZA was Nissan Diesel's 6x6, while this TFA was their 4x4. Again, they were sold in many regions, from New Zealand to Thailand to Africa.Here are some new TFAs at the port.Note the UD emblems on the front fenders. In recent decades, Nissan Diesel promoted UD as standing for "Ultimate Dependability". But actually, UD stands for "Uniflow Diesel", the first diesel engine the company introduced in 1955 (a 2-stroke).UD TFA430 spec sheet (Sudan).pdf 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 I like the last pic of the spreader from New Zealand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ap40rocktruck Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Classic Japanese design style, little bits here & there influenced by other makers. The Japanese way of engineering has always been to take an existing object & make it better. They typically are not as successful with a "clean sheet" build. So with that thought, we can easily see shapes from FWD (as sleepwalker commented) in the grille area, Ford F-800-900 in the cab, Eaton in the drive axles, Timken & KW Big-6 in the rear suspension.All together these were close to indestructible, used for off highway logging in Borneo, the Philippines, and just about any other emerging economy in the 3rd world nations.Great to see these again, Rick Quote Richard MarkOwner / Master Model Maker Industrial Model DesignAp40rocktruck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I was unaware that there was a time when UD built something that actually looked like a truck. 2 Quote Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Tough looking trucks I must say! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenlunberg Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Good looking trucks especially the last one. It looks hot and I think it is good on any job. Quote Heavy Hauling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy5487 Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 I agree with green dash, they actually look like trucks! I like em and id have to have the v8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mubarak Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 Hi, I am looking for 6x6 UD old model lightly used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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