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Re: 6-axle Scania tractor
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lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic
Date: 
Tue, 12 Nov 2002 16:35:36 GMT
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In lugnet.modelteam, Dennis Bosman writes:
And what do you think of building a 6-axle Scania tractor?
http://www.hadel.net/autos/html/d_lkw_scania_6achs-hochdach_v_.html

That's quite a beast. What size engine does it have? Do any of the wheels
raise up to reduce tire contact during non-loaded travel? How many of 'em
are steerable?

I'm curious as to how the two driven rear axles would be constructed with
suspension. That's something I've always wanted to build.

TJ



Message has 2 Replies:
  Re: 6-axle Scania tractor
 
Hi, I had a close look at the drawing at the bottom of the page: it looks like the first three axles as well as the last axle are steerable. It also looks like only the non steerable axles are powered. Greetings, David PS: Now I'd like to see a (...) (22 years ago, 12-Nov-02, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic)
  Re: 6-axle Scania tractor
 
(...) It has a 580 hp 16-litre V8 engine (built by Scania). Axle three can be raised up. I'm not sure if it concerned the 6th axle as well. (...) The tractor is 12x4 driven (driven axles 4 and 5). The three front axles are steered, as well as the (...) (22 years ago, 13-Nov-02, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic)

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And what do you think of building a 6-axle Scania tractor? (URL) Bosman (22 years ago, 12-Nov-02, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.technic)

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