DailyDiesel Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Here is one still in the employ of the Oswego County Highway Department. Quote www.dailydieseldose.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 Here is one still in the employ of the Oswego County Highway Department.Thank you for sharing. A properly-maintained Scania 2-Series will run forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 one of 2 this company bought. They were originally tri-axle dumps but now this one is just a tandem axle flatbed. Quote Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RFCDrum Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 We talked about this this guy has two Scanias correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck P Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 A closer look at the Erb Scania from Canada. Quote "If it's all the sime to you... I'll droyve that tankah" Max Rockatansky (The Road Warrior) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chuck P Posted September 15, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted September 15, 2013 Conventional with engine close-up. 3 Quote "If it's all the sime to you... I'll droyve that tankah" Max Rockatansky (The Road Warrior) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 These Scanias are awesome and I got a close look at the white R series it was sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Another shot of the ERB leased Scania. I really got a close look at the hydraulic/ air bag combo on the rear lift axle. Very interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 I like the motor but not too interested in the truck it came in. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel Posted September 16, 2013 Author Share Posted September 16, 2013 Great looking Scania 3-Series. The Scania version of the Mack-Scania V-8 has individual cylinder heads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Both the yellow 143 and the r 620 had a nice note to them going down the track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98989 Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 hello everyone, i am new member here i am from one small country from europe, i am scania enthusiast i like older scania products (especially series 2 and 3) i grow up with those trucks. i am not kind of average scania fan who only talk about straight pipe and v8 , i think they are annoying , i like 11L engines same as v8 , i like their smoothness, these days all scania engines get rough sound.i want to thank for topic especially to kscarbel, i came to this forum mostly because this topic, i learn some things i did not know about scania in US, i have plan next year to visit Thelmo Abreu´s shop in Newark NJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy5487 Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Welcome to the fourm!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel67 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 You should look at the Scania antique truck forum and the many groups of collector clubs here in the US.Nice seeing some European trucks for a change. I saw quite a bit on my last deployment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenlunberg Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Conventional with engine close-up. Nice truck with a nice engine. Scania trucks are great too, no wonder why lots of truckers like Scania. Quote Heavy Hauling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishguy Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Hi Guys Interesting reading here.Irish guy here. I drive a 2013 Scania R620 Topline. I was just looking at the Mack website and they all seem to have smallish engines/power. What is the max weight which you haul over there?Here in Ireland we can carry gross weights up to 46,000kgs(101.413LBS) . Roughly a payload of 30,000kgs. This is using a 3 axle twin steer truck + 3 axle trailer with super single tyres.You see, european trucks are small in every way compared to the US trucks, this is mainly because the country roads and towns are very small.Another question: Fuel economy of the average Highway semi in USA? Roughly 8.6 - 8.9mpg here, this would be a combination of 30% hills and 6% flat road + 5% down .Will 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishguy Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Another shot of the ERB leased Scania. I really got a close look at the hydraulic/ air bag combo on the rear lift axle. Very interesting.This Scania is really old. Last production year 1996. Same applies to the yellow 143. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Yes irishguy these are older Scanias. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel Posted October 15, 2013 Author Share Posted October 15, 2013 Hi Guys Interesting reading here.Irish guy here. I drive a 2013 Scania R620 Topline. I was just looking at the Mack website and they all seem to have smallish engines/power. What is the max weight which you haul over there?Here in Ireland we can carry gross weights up to 46,000kgs(101.413LBS) . Roughly a payload of 30,000kgs. This is using a 3 axle twin steer truck + 3 axle trailer with super single tyres.You see, european trucks are small in every way compared to the US trucks, this is mainly because the country roads and towns are very small.Another question: Fuel economy of the average Highway semi in USA? Roughly 8.6 - 8.9mpg here, this would be a combination of 30% hills and 6% flat road + 5% down .WillGlad to hear you are enjoying your Scania. The R620 Topline V-8 is a nice truck.The former Mack Trucks developed and produced their V-8s with Scania for many years to share economy of scale.In the US, 4x2 tractors are now typically used for regional hauling (UPS) and local delivery. Years ago, the house movers ran 4x2 tractors but now most have switched to 6x4s.The typical tractor-trailer is a 6x4 with a 2-axle trailer. The maximum gross weight allowed with that configuration is 80,000 pounds (36,287kg), and that ability depends on the length.The limited GVW in America is rediculous. To increase haulage efficiency in America, the government needs to raise allowed gross weight for tractor-trailers to at least 40 metric tons (88,000lb), and allow 44 tons (97,000lb) with air suspension and tri-axle trailers. 6x2 tractors have never caught on here. Volvo introduced it years ago (liftable tag axle) and it flopped. Recently, they are trying again. It does make sense for the weight-sensitive petroleum haulers.The compact 6x2 twin-steer tractors in the UK (steerable pusher axles) are an impressive piece of engineering. But of course the wheelbases of the European mainland tractors are longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Welcome to the jungle. I know with that kind of weight I can't think about getting anywhere near that mileage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckyr Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 The federal US weight limit is 80,000lbs. Many states allow 110,000lbs. There has been legislation offered in the US congress to raise the national limit to 97,000lbs. Many truck carriers would be happy with 150,000lbs limit. With the current condition of US roads, bridges and tunnels, I would suggest that they worry about fixing the national infrastructure first before they caterer to the trucking lobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagotwit Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 I read somewhere that MAN of Germany and Scania have some relationship. Can anyone shed some light?Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel Posted December 19, 2013 Author Share Posted December 19, 2013 I read somewhere that MAN of Germany and Scania have some relationship. Can anyone shed some light?Thanks.Volkswagen owns a controlling interest now in both MAN and Scania. Interestingly, both truckmakers are resisting VW's attempts to force the two truckmakers into component cooperation. As these two truckmakers are extremely different, both in company culture and design philosophy, it wouldn't work. VW fails to grasp that.Before VW got into the picture, MAN and Scania had investigated the viability of synergies when former Scania man Hakan Samuelsson ran MAN (2000-2009). But no means for significant cost savings were found and the plan was terminated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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