[SirAlec]

Originally Posted by condor

@Ashley2, @SirAlec & others :

ALL has a multi axle truck (I think 4 axles), of which TWO axles are up front. Do you know which model is this ?

This is a current model. Saw a couple of these about two months ago, but both times took me by surprise & I could not get any pics.

Yeah they have in their line up. It has a factory built cab.

Its 3116H and 3121H . I don't know much about ALL. BTW what engine do they use. Hino?

[amit V8]

Originally Posted by condor

@Ashley2, @SirAlec & others :

ALL has a multi axle truck (I think 4 axles), of which TWO axles are up front. Do you know which model is this ?

This is a current model. Saw a couple of these about two months ago, but both times took me by surprise & I could not get any pics.

have a look at the links..

http://www.ashokleyland.com/subprodu...product_id=221

http://www.ashokleyland.com/subprodu...product_id=220

[Ashley2]

Originally Posted by SirAlec

Yeah they have in their line up. It has a factory built cab.
Its 3116H and 3121H . I don't know much about ALL. BTW what engine do they use. Hino?

They are powered by H series engines. BTW 31 Tonners are a fast developing multi axle segment for bulk material transportation.

[Fraz33r]

Just saw a volvo vision 2020 concept trailer link. I think it is awesomely made, also since we do have finger print scanner to unlock laptops , i think a key unlocking a truck for a particular set of drivers seems realistic and can be added to the database of trucks memory by the truck owning company.

Here is the link:

YouTube - Volvo 'Vision 2020' concept truck

[14000rpm]

Originally Posted by Fraz33r

Just saw a volvo vision 2020 concept trailer link. I think it is awesomely made, also since we do have finger print scanner to unlock laptops , i think a key unlocking a truck for a particular set of drivers seems realistic and can be added to the database of trucks memory by the truck owning company.

fantastic looking concept.

[amit V8]

TATA 2515EX Full cabin and Built in Chassis.

[Ashley2]

An AL - 2518. Look at the boby built over the FES. Even the original paint shade is retained and cab is built even with out disturbing that.

[fx45]

That AL truck is extended so much i dont think that is a factory chasis. That is just too long

[leadf00t]

Originally Posted by fx45

these two volvo monsters passd by frm my area some days ago..

really gigantic cargo!!

In the six pic , the Yellow Volvo truck shows sporting a box type cabin behind the drivers cabin and a soft top tent.

What is housed in this cabin and what is the functionality .

I have seen all heavy hauling trucks having a similar contraption behind.

Can someone shed some light.

[amtak]

I think it is a factory built chassis. I have seen some BEST buses which are this long.

[silversteed]

Originally Posted by fx45

That AL truck is extended so much i dont think that is a factory chasis. That is just too long

It's used to carry cars/bikes. I think the chassis has been extended by the operator to carry as many vehicles as possible without exceeding the loading capacity of the truck. Vehicles take up more space but weigh less compared to other cargo.

Originally Posted by amtak

I think it is a factory built chassis. I have seen some BEST buses which are this long.

I doubt if BEST uses buses this long. First, it's got 3 axles while city buses (except the vestibule buses from AL) have got just two. And second, buses (except the Volvo B9R aka 9400XL) are built on chassis that are not more than 12m long, while this chassis is more than that.

I'm open for corrections regarding the figures

Originally Posted by leadf00t

In the six pic , the Yellow Volvo truck shows sporting a box type cabin behind the drivers cabin and a soft top tent.

What is housed in this cabin and what is the functionality .

I have seen all heavy hauling trucks having a similar contraption behind.

Can someone shed some light.

It's called a ballast. It's actually a weight used to provide more road grip to the driving wheels (similar to the way spoilers direct air flow in such a way to provide more downforce to the drive wheels of sports cars). Without this weight, the rear wheels can lose traction while hauling heavy loads like this on an incline.

The tent might have been put up on top of the ballast by the crew, for sleeping.

[WDM007]

Originally Posted by silversteed

It's called a ballast. It's actually a weight used to provide more road grip to the driving wheels (similar to the way spoilers direct air flow in such a way to provide more downforce to the drive wheels of sports cars). Without this weight, the rear wheels can lose traction while hauling heavy loads like this on an incline.

The tent might have been put up on top of the ballast by the crew, for sleeping.

Similar structures also come with some tractors also, having few accessories in the front, to counter balance the weight. These tractors came with a tank like structure at the rear, which is filled with water, when required.

[Ashley2]

Originally Posted by fx45

That AL truck is extended so much i dont think that is a factory chasis. That is just too long

This is a factory built chassis only. Its not an extended chassis.

Originally Posted by amtak

I think it is a factory built chassis. I have seen some BEST buses which are this long.

The SLF might be equal in length to this as their over all length is 12M.

Originally Posted by silversteed

It's used to carry cars/bikes. I think the chassis has been extended by the operator to carry as many vehicles as possible without exceeding the loading capacity of the truck. Vehicles take up more space but weigh less compared to other cargo.

This is another application specific variant in multi axle haulage segment.
Here this is not only used to carry voluminous goods but also bulkier one.
This is usually used for heavy haulage unlike a lighter goods like car and two wheeler carrier.VRL has a good number of this vehicle which you can easily spot.

[silversteed]

Originally Posted by Ashley2

This is a factory built chassis only. Its not an extended chassis.

This is another application specific variant in multi axle haulage segment.
Here this is not only used to carry voluminous goods but also bulkier one.
This is usually used for heavy haulage unlike a lighter goods like car and two wheeler carrier.

Good to know that piece of info

Originally Posted by Ashley2

VRL has a good number of this vehicle which you can easily spot.

Yeah, I spotted one recently, after posting it. And I saw one of their yellow ecomets too.

I saw a MAN concrete truck (don't know the exact name for these things) on the OMR a few days back. First time seeing a MAN used for this.

[agspins]

I saw a MAN concrete truck (don't know the exact name for these things) on the OMR a few days back. First time seeing a MAN used for this.

MAN's have variety of applications, i spot plenty of them here,even a MAN sewer cleaning truck.Also been spotting a lot of fully built 10 wheeler AMW's these days.