kscarbel2 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Volvo Trucks USA / December 30, 2016 During a seven month project, Mammoet operates four transport units in tight rotation between Stewart, British Columbia and their customer in Redwater, Alberta. Additional trucks are brought in as required to support port operations and schedules. Mammoet is a specialized heavy lift and transport provider, operating globally with 5,000 employees. The company’s services focus on the petrochemical and mining industries, civil engineering, power generation and offshore projects. THE TRUCK AND TRAILER Truck: Heavy Haul. Model: Volvo VNX 630. Engine: Volvo D16 (600 hp) Transmission: Volvo I-Shift. Tractor: 8X6 (tri drive). Weight: 262,000 pounds (gross combination weight). Payload: 146,000 pounds. Length: 187 feet (overall combination). Wheels: 50. Fuel: Up to 300 gallons capacity. Features: 75 000 punds differentials. Low-bed ramps and wet kit to handle multiple trailer combinations. Headache rack for back of sleeper protection and chains and boomers. Pilot trucks for over-sized load. Trailer: 9 Axle Scheuerle ‘Canadian Highway’. Special trailer features: Extendable deck (61-100 ft); hydraulic suspension; kingpin or remote steerable axles. Pilot trucks: 7 escort vehicles for night travel. . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48199-volvo-trucks-%E2%80%93-a-volvo-vnx-630-with-an-oversized-load-in-the-canadian-wilderness/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
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