Popular Post Timothy Maikshilo Posted January 13, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 13, 2015 Spent some time down in Wyndham and looked at Scobies heavy haulage equipmentMan 6x6MercHouse trailer the axles turn with the steer axle of the tractor unit 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38397-scobie-heavy-haulage/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mrsmackpaul Posted January 13, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 13, 2015 thats a pretty classy trailer there they sure have made some special gear over there to get around corners over the yearsif you get a chance check out there self steering trailers they arent used much any more over there the semi follows the prime mover like a dog trailer and dosnt track in when going round corner'sheres some pics of what to look for the tri axles are all mounted on the one frame that pivots on the trailer it selfthe first six photos from the road ranger blog http://www.roadranger.co.nz/the last picture fro Atkipete HCVC forum http://www.hcvc.com.au/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1288086035sorry to hijack the the post topic thingo but to interesting not to have a lookI reckon while your over there Paul 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38397-scobie-heavy-haulage/#findComment-274128 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Just a bit more I feel NZ is a very under estimated place to have a look at I have never been but am chomping at the bit to get over and have a lookseePaul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38397-scobie-heavy-haulage/#findComment-274129 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Too interesting stuff you posted guys!That trailer is impressive.Tim, any plans to stay in NZ for a couple of years? You'd be able to show us much more Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38397-scobie-heavy-haulage/#findComment-274132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack mhe9 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I don't see any tail lights on the platform. So they have to use both trailers even if it's a small peace they are moving? Nice pics Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38397-scobie-heavy-haulage/#findComment-274133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Some great sightseeing on your vacation! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38397-scobie-heavy-haulage/#findComment-274135 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted January 13, 2015 Author Share Posted January 13, 2015 thats a pretty classy trailer there they sure have made some special gear over there to get around corners over the yearsif you get a chance check out there self steering trailers they arent used much any more over there the semi follows the prime mover like a dog trailer and dosnt track in when going round corner'sheres some pics of what to look for the tri axles are all mounted on the one frame that pivots on the trailer it selfthe first six photos from the road ranger blog http://www.roadranger.co.nz/the last picture fro Atkipete HCVC forum http://www.hcvc.com.au/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1288086035sorry to hijack the the post topic thingo but to interesting not to have a lookI reckon while your over there PaulGreat stuff Paul, Thank you! It's great to see all the drfferent aspects on the road.I don't see any tail lights on the platform. So they have to use both trailers even if it's a small peace they are moving? Nice picsThere is one more section that clips on the back. From what I was told it takes a couple days to get everything just right.Too interesting stuff you posted guys!That trailer is impressive.Tim, any plans to stay in NZ for a couple of years? You'd be able to show us much more Vlad I wouldn't mind! So much to see in so little time! Jim we have had a great time here!Had to put a pic of one of my favorite trucksDon't see to many full size ute's. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38397-scobie-heavy-haulage/#findComment-274163 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 steering wheels on the wrong side 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38397-scobie-heavy-haulage/#findComment-274254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 steering wheels on the wrong side nah mate your just looking in the mirror 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38397-scobie-heavy-haulage/#findComment-274275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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