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Curbside Classics Archives
Trucks and Heavy Equipment Archive
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![Beginning this round with a classic looking, yet modern combination. Spotless and very classy too, with the old school roof rack as its only add-on. The 2017 Volvo FH tows […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG_8832.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In Motion Outtakes: Heavy (And Not So Heavy) Commercial Vehicles On The Move")
In Motion Outtakes: Heavy (And Not So Heavy) Commercial Vehicles On The Move
Posted on June 19, 2020 | 12 CommentsBeginning this round with a classic looking, yet modern combination. Spotless and very classy too, with the old school roof rack as its only add-on. The 2017 Volvo FH tows […] -
![During one of those intensive (lockdown) research sessions that can be necessary for a CC Outtake around an old Leyland truck, I came across these linked videos, produced in 1973 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/leyland_marathon_2_4_2_tractor_000000ea04000316.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Vintage Video (and More): Britain Enters Europe, And Starts A (Leyland) Marathon Journey")
Vintage Video (and More): Britain Enters Europe, And Starts A (Leyland) Marathon Journey
Posted on June 16, 2020 | 8 CommentsDuring one of those intensive (lockdown) research sessions that can be necessary for a CC Outtake around an old Leyland truck, I came across these linked videos, produced in 1973 […] -
![(first posted 6/28/2014) In the early seventies, Trans-European road transportation was a booming business and to get the job done you needed a heavy long-distance truck. The UK-based American truckmakers, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Photo-8.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: A Louisvillian Goes To Amsterdam – The Story Of The Mighty Ford Transcontinental")
Curbside Classic: A Louisvillian Goes To Amsterdam – The Story Of The Mighty Ford Transcontinental
Posted on June 9, 2020 | 107 Comments(first posted 6/28/2014) In the early seventies, Trans-European road transportation was a booming business and to get the job done you needed a heavy long-distance truck. The UK-based American truckmakers, […] -
![This is the most common big rig set-up as used by our driving schools: a 4×2 box truck with a tall sleeper cab, towing a close-coupled tandem axle trailer. If […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG_8777.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2016 Volvo FH – Full-Size Educational Vehicle")
CC Global: 2016 Volvo FH – Full-Size Educational Vehicle
Posted on June 7, 2020 | 6 CommentsThis is the most common big rig set-up as used by our driving schools: a 4×2 box truck with a tall sleeper cab, towing a close-coupled tandem axle trailer. If […] -
![The weather is still perfect for long walks, it’s sunny yet not too warm. So here’s another round of rolling stock equipment. The semi-trailer’s livery above must look familiar, as […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_8797.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In Motion Outtakes: Commercial Vehicles On The Move – And Two Classic Chevies")
In Motion Outtakes: Commercial Vehicles On The Move – And Two Classic Chevies
Posted on May 31, 2020 | 16 CommentsThe weather is still perfect for long walks, it’s sunny yet not too warm. So here’s another round of rolling stock equipment. The semi-trailer’s livery above must look familiar, as […] -
![Automated side loaders, we’re talking about garbage trucks, are RHD. The reason is obvious, when looking at the picture: the driver is sitting on the side where the action takes […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_8765.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: Garbage Trucks – RHD Regular Sized, LHD Micro Sized")
CC Global: Garbage Trucks – RHD Regular Sized, LHD Micro Sized
Posted on May 28, 2020 | 38 CommentsAutomated side loaders, we’re talking about garbage trucks, are RHD. The reason is obvious, when looking at the picture: the driver is sitting on the side where the action takes […] -
![More variety this time, and I found a much better truck spotting spot than in last week’s edition. So here we go with a 2017 Scania S450 6×2 truck (tag […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_8750.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In Motion Outtakes: A Colorful Diversity Of Carriers On The Move")
In Motion Outtakes: A Colorful Diversity Of Carriers On The Move
Posted on May 24, 2020 | 13 CommentsMore variety this time, and I found a much better truck spotting spot than in last week’s edition. So here we go with a 2017 Scania S450 6×2 truck (tag […] -
![The heaviest and most powerful Volkswagen Crafter, carrying an interesting machine. I’ve passed by this combination many times, driving my car. Last Saturday afternoon, I went out for a long […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_8728.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2018 Volkswagen Crafter Double Cab Flatbed Truck – Empas Hot Water Weed Control Machine")
CC Global: 2018 Volkswagen Crafter Double Cab Flatbed Truck – Empas Hot Water Weed Control Machine
Posted on May 20, 2020 | 20 CommentsThe heaviest and most powerful Volkswagen Crafter, carrying an interesting machine. I’ve passed by this combination many times, driving my car. Last Saturday afternoon, I went out for a long […] -
![No truck shows or events this year, due to The Virus. So I have to catch them while strolling around the neighborhood, alongside the main road. Starting with a MAN […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_8716.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "In Motion Outtakes: Big Rigs On The Move – And Some Stationary Dairy Cows")
In Motion Outtakes: Big Rigs On The Move – And Some Stationary Dairy Cows
Posted on May 17, 2020 | 21 CommentsNo truck shows or events this year, due to The Virus. So I have to catch them while strolling around the neighborhood, alongside the main road. Starting with a MAN […] -
![Big diesel machinery, I can’t get enough of it. But you already knew that, of course. I walked by a construction site the other day, where the NederFund company was […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_8703.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: Lebotec Concrete Screw Piling Equipment – And The Scania Delivery Service")
CC Global: Lebotec Concrete Screw Piling Equipment – And The Scania Delivery Service
Posted on May 8, 2020 | 8 CommentsBig diesel machinery, I can’t get enough of it. But you already knew that, of course. I walked by a construction site the other day, where the NederFund company was […] -
![My country’s semi-shutdown caused a national cleanup operation, one could almost call it a rage. Folks are cleaning up their houses, garages, sheds, gardens and whatever. Throughout the country, loaded […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_8690.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: Covid-19 – Peak Waste Disposal")
CC Global: Covid-19 – Peak Waste Disposal
Posted on April 26, 2020 | 21 CommentsMy country’s semi-shutdown caused a national cleanup operation, one could almost call it a rage. Folks are cleaning up their houses, garages, sheds, gardens and whatever. Throughout the country, loaded […] -
![Europe’s heaviest combination vehicles can be found up north, especially in Finland. The country’s legal maximum GVM for a big rig is 76 metric tons (167,500 lbs). But that’s not […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/sisu-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: Sisu Polar Hybrid – The Finnish Concept Of Strength")
CC Global: Sisu Polar Hybrid – The Finnish Concept Of Strength
Posted on April 21, 2020 | 22 CommentsEurope’s heaviest combination vehicles can be found up north, especially in Finland. The country’s legal maximum GVM for a big rig is 76 metric tons (167,500 lbs). But that’s not […] -
In Motion Wordless Outtake: Your Ad (Or Slogan) Here
Posted on April 11, 2020 | 10 Comments(50 metric tons combo for temperature controlled transport, 2012 Scania R500 6×2 with a 2007 Pacton full trailer) -
![This Volvo dump truck stands out for two reasons: it has the sleeper cab of the big FH-series and at the rear, the Terberg company worked on the factory tandem […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_8682.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Global: 2017 Volvo FH 8×4 Wide Spread – The Burly Asphalt Viking")
CC Global: 2017 Volvo FH 8×4 Wide Spread – The Burly Asphalt Viking
Posted on April 5, 2020 | 33 CommentsThis Volvo dump truck stands out for two reasons: it has the sleeper cab of the big FH-series and at the rear, the Terberg company worked on the factory tandem […] -
![In November 1980, truck maker DAF introduced their last conventional truck and tractor model, known as the N2800-series. It was specifically developed and built for the African and Middle Eastern […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/n2800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Truck Stop Classic: 1980 DAF N2800-Series – Van Doorne’s Last Conventional, a Tough Cookie")
Truck Stop Classic: 1980 DAF N2800-Series – Van Doorne’s Last Conventional, a Tough Cookie
Posted on March 23, 2020 | 25 CommentsIn November 1980, truck maker DAF introduced their last conventional truck and tractor model, known as the N2800-series. It was specifically developed and built for the African and Middle Eastern […]
