kscarbel2 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 VW Truck & Bus / October 7, 2016 Volkswagen has launched an innovative new business solution to meet the unique needs of the beverage industry. The new member of Volkswagen’s legendary “Worker” series, designated 17.230, is a 6x2 rigid (straight truck) with a twin-steer configuration. The new truck, based on the 17-tonne 4x2 model, is fitted with a second steer axle. Developed in partnership with Volkswagen’s BMB modifications center and body builder Randon, the new model is the lightest in its class. Extensive use of aluminum results in an extremely lightweight body for greater payload. The 6x2 configuration allows for two additional street level high-capacity beverage bays for greater productivity. . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47200-vw-launches-twin-steer-6x2-rigid-for-beverage-industry/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Looks like it's 80's inspired. Doesn't actually look too bad. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47200-vw-launches-twin-steer-6x2-rigid-for-beverage-industry/#findComment-348239 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted October 9, 2016 Author Share Posted October 9, 2016 2 hours ago, Timmyb said: Looks like it's 80's inspired. Doesn't actually look too bad. Tim, the LT cabin was first introduced in 1975. And what a marvelous job VW has done keeping it up-to-date. As you can see, the interior is very nice. The Constellation was introduced in 2005 to replace the "Worker", but being so popular, many models remain in production. http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41151-volkswagen-worker-series-the-“experienced”-money-maker/#comment-298378 https://www.man-la.com/produtos-volkswagen/modelos/worker-9 http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35895-from-lt-to-worker-volkswagen’s-versatile-long-lasting-“lt”-cab/?/topic/35895-from-lt-to-worker-volkswagens-versatile-long-lasting-lt-cab/?hl=volkswagen Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47200-vw-launches-twin-steer-6x2-rigid-for-beverage-industry/#findComment-348246 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamsterGrrrl Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 I didn't realize the LT cab was still around. Hostess had a bought a bunch of them with Kenworth badges on the front in the 80s, got to drive one a couple times... Was kinda funny to get into a big truck and find the same switches and such as the Golf I'd driven to work! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47200-vw-launches-twin-steer-6x2-rigid-for-beverage-industry/#findComment-348265 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted October 9, 2016 Author Share Posted October 9, 2016 VW Truck & Bus always brings a restored truck to the IAA show so that people can reflect on the company's heritage. This year, they brought an LT45. The LT cab has served the company well. . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47200-vw-launches-twin-steer-6x2-rigid-for-beverage-industry/#findComment-348279 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Maybe I am too Americanized in my thinking , but it seems like a short tractor and trailer articulated unit would give the same or better maneuverability and the same payload capacity. The chassis looks almost too long as a rigid to be maneuverable. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47200-vw-launches-twin-steer-6x2-rigid-for-beverage-industry/#findComment-348283 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted October 10, 2016 Author Share Posted October 10, 2016 13 minutes ago, Underdog said: Maybe I am too Americanized in my thinking , but it seems like a short tractor and trailer articulated unit would give the same or better maneuverability and the same payload capacity. The chassis looks almost too long as a rigid to be maneuverable. In a perfect world, the body would be longer, up to the back of the cab adding two more beverage bays. But they were juggling to meet Brazil's strict truck weight regulations. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47200-vw-launches-twin-steer-6x2-rigid-for-beverage-industry/#findComment-348286 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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