Scania Semi Truck Hauling an American Trailer

[@LogiForce86]

That's with an American trailer. Now imagine doing that with a European trailer (Schwarzmüller or Krone) with the European tech on it. The turning circle will improve even more!

[@LogiForce86]

@@TheMcspreader Indeed, and definitely had a chuckle too. Especially the trailer hanging that far back is just weird, and bad for the weight distribution as well. I hope Bruce will pick up some good ideas and insights as to how Euopeans roll when he is here, then bring it home and apply those ideas where he can.

[@brenmul7729]

My favourite scania of all time has to be the old 141 v8 super my father used to drive one for a fish merchant when I was at school many years ago he used to take my down to Grimsby through the night to deliver the fish and what fantastic memory's can I just say you will be totally blown away when you get to Finland and see all the European have to offer

[@woutervanwijk4369]

​@@LogiForce86however, that weight distribution isn't a problem for a Scania. Here in Rotterdam (very big port area) a lot of trailers made for two sea containers only loaded with the back one (still has to pick the second one up or already dropped it off) and no issue at all.

[@Savagetechie]

​@@TheMcspreaderit's not standard, the tag was added aftermarket so the 5th wheel is further back than normal.

[@gimble447]

@@Savagetechietbh I think he knows that and was just saying how weird it was that it’s been moved that far back, that’s just what my understanding was but hey I might be wrong

[@Fluffy_Vizier]

Your trailer will keep locking up because it doesn't have ebs. This happens to us as well over here if the ebs malfunctions or is disconnected. Note i wrote ebs, not abs. Ebs is more advanced abs with anti jacknife and anti roll protection etc. The trailer will brake automatically if it detects an anomaly to straighten itself out. Not sure if mentioned before, but EU trailers pretty much all have airride, can be controlled from the cab in newer ones, even the lift axles. And they all have disk brakes with ebs. Also rearstear is a thing here.

[@j.s_cabin]

I hope they let you try the biggest basic combination when you're in Oulu. 113ft and 130 000 pound, It moves quite nicely with Scania's 700 hp engine. I'm not a truck driver myself, but I have sat in the driver's seat several times and wondered how a professional man drive this combination

[@ruicardoso8541]

I love this truck.

[@philmcinerney6958]

Lean your arm on the arm rest or on the window sill , this will help you stop wobbling the the steering wheel

[@wojtason9077]

You should change light bulbs for the extra lights. 1 on the tottom behind the white thing and 2 on the roof

[@jimtaika2572]

Greetings from Oulu! its -12c so pack your longjohns :D

[@adi326]

lift the suspension up, drive under the trailer until its hitched AND after checking if it is hitched ONLY THEN DO YOU LIFT THE LEGS UP.

[@chasetones3749]

Sounds like a straight piped 7.3 idi with a turbo

[@jamesfoster6414]

I’d like to see some put a Scania v8 with and 18 speed behind it in a old long nose American truck. They make more power than most American truck engines.

[@kristoffer3000]

Why not just a new one with an automatic? They're fantastic.

[@jamesfoster6414]

@@kristoffer3000 simply because it hasn’t been done. 18 speeds are awesome, and old trucks are cool.

[@svenhvr]

@@jamesfoster6414 ''They make more power than most American truck engines.'' Not true, there is also a CAT C18 with 900 hp.. so I don't understand these type of comments from brits/euro truckies

[@jamesfoster6414]

@@svenhvr the key word is most. Also I’m American typing this setting in a peterbilt 579. I just like unique builds.

[@johanankarback6821]

I was just going to comment that the shocks for the cab seems bad when you mentioned it in the end of the video. The cab moves around a lot even with good shocks but not that much. Otherwise it looks like you found a really nice truck and the sound is great!

[@kylealexander9944]

Sounds like an overgrown 7.3

[@theworldaccordingtochris4370]

I know a fella working for a trucking company in Ireland who's having problems with his 660 and 770hp milk collection trucks, they are very bad on fuel too which is a shame as they were good before. In The UK an awful lot of companies are dumping their V8 Scania's for 530 or 570hp Iveco Stralis's.

[@Claasvox53]

Create a site just for Tractor pulling from America. They are much nicer and better than in Europe. Gr from The Netherlands

[@miksologia]

Boys with toys 🤣

[@BerraPettersson]

The Swedish defence forces and many other countries use lots of SCANIA 8X8 trucks ...

[@davidjohns.3065]

Check out Trucker Tim he’s a Scania fanatic

[@Modernnannenginemarineengine]

Thought the air cab is adjustable? Definitely the Seats are hi tech. Really expensive to replace. £££

[@BTb679]

Scania is a Swedish brand

[@svenhvr]

Like nobody knew..?

[@jahlillightbody4390]

Where is the Tratter Taxi?

[@HeimirTomm]

In Scandinavia those very trucks are outfitted with snowclearing equipment. Once you have a plow, sideplow and board mounted, as well with saltpack and sludge equipment you'll really appreciate how well engineered those trucks are. Believe me, I've dona a few years on both Scandinavian trucks (Scania, Volvo) as well as other European (DAF, MAN, Benz) in both Iceland and Sweden and I'll take Scania any day of the year.

[@МихаилЛевеляйнен]

SISU

[@woutervanwijk4369]

As a Dutchy I have a soft spot for DAF as well. They aren't meant to be beasts like Scanias but they do the job efficiently. Just like MAN and MB.

[@aokusazimniy8]

@@woutervanwijk4369 Love DAF ngl especially the new one is sick af They are quiet and so comfort too And i look at Stebo's new DAF XG and that thing look so beautiful omg

[@aarondavies8486]

No Renault magnums lol

[@scottmurray2729]

Or Iveco stralis 😂

[@MadlySevered]

7:10 Depends on where in EU though, in Finland and Sweden its legal to pull two trailers. 34,5m (like 113ft) max lenght (truck and trailer/trailers combination). In Finland the combined weight limit is 76tons (170,240 lbs) while we in Sweden we have to settle for 64tons (143,360 lbs). Now you can obviously not drive that combination anywhere :D But thats the max lenght and weight for the main infrastructure. And that is automatically an explanation to why Volvo and Scania got their 700hp+ engines. Have a nice trip to Finland :)

[@maxi5778]

I'm pretty sure that some trucks are allowed to run at 74 ton in Sweden if they have the correct axle distribution and on what we call a BK4 road

[@Henry-ij3ks]

there are timber trucks in finland that go with 104,000kg 229,000 lbs in northern Finland

[@MadlySevered]

@@maxi5778 Sure, you can run a 200ton transformer. But if you go over 64tons or 34,5m you need a escort car and a dispensation from the gov :P

[@maxi5778]

@MadlySevered I know, I do heavy haul for a living but I was talking about in general there's truck that drives with 74 t here in Sweden and not just up to 64 t like you said in your comment

[@maxi5778]

@MadlySevered Also depending on how much more you weigh, you might not even need an escort vehicle, most of the times it's for restrictions on bridges

[@wilhelmschwarz8503]

Hy Bruce, others have already written that you moved the sliding fifth wheel hitch too far back. I would always place them as far forward as possible. When fully loaded but only up to the best axle load distribution of the tractor steering axle of 7 tonnes, the drive axle is legally permitted and the swing axle has to take care of the rest. The advantage is better driving stability when driving straight ahead and you can usually still raise the boogie axle if it is not fully loaded. Especially in winter, when there is ice and snow, you can drive again and still have good steering behavior by relieving or increasing the axle load on the drive axle. In Europe, depending on the Scania's registration regulations, there can sometimes be a load on the boogie axle. be alleviated or completely eliminated. When fully loaded, the drive axle can carry up to 18 tons to be able to move. The boogie axle should then be lowered again, as it can absorb tracking forces when braking with the retarder if the drive axle blocks for a short time. When it comes to the turning circle, you're already impressed with your Scania tractor unit, which is relatively long for Europe compared to American trucks. European ones are slightly shorter and therefore have an even smaller turning circle. And when it comes to the driving comfort of your Scania, there is a world of difference between your Scania and the latest series. How do you think a new Scania 6X2 tractor unit with the longer S cab and the "small" 560 hp six-cylinder engine would generate enthusiasm in the USA, let alone as a V8 with 660 or even 770 hp?

[@cjmillsnun]

I can see an issue with that. The landing legs on the trailer are too far forward. He may get 30cm but not much more because the legs will hit the back of the lorry when turning. On european trailers, the legs are further back from the kingpin.

[@ajidamarjati]

Bruce, if you have adjustable 5th wheel on your 144 530, try to adjust it just above or an inch behind the drive axle. She would ride better with a trailer behind her if the 5th wheel position is properly adjusted.

[@tasha270680]

For example, the rear of the Semi should be as close to the legs as you can get, without fouling/catching on the legs, by moving the 5th wheel forward, then It'll drive so much better. 👍🏼👍🏼😊😊

[@darenzy]

@@tasha270680 I don't think moving fifth wheel would make trailer sit flush with truck. But it would help decrease the space between.

[@martinpoulsen6564]

@@darenzy No the frame is too long to bring it all the way forward to the air deflectors. But it will sit as much weight as possible on the truck.

[@petittrainguernsey3297]

With that Tag axle up she will be light on the steering unless you slide the 5th wheel so it’s just behind the drive axle.

[@tasha270680]

I think you guys misunderstood what I meant, I meant for the rear of the semi chassis not the back of the cab, the length of that unit & pin location on American trailers you'd never be able to close couple it, but if thu truck chassis is as close to the legs as possible without contact whilst turning. 😊😊

[@jenniferwilson954]

Nice to see both of my boys working together! Love, Mom 🥰😘

[@JASONH01]

We all thought Brice was gonna give him a job driving but he just disappeared. You have two great kids

[@MobBlood-r8p]

Lol hey mom..great job raising em boyz❤😊..from the Caribbean st lucia...presently in Saint Marteen working if you guys plan on visiting then 🫡🤗..got an iveco 380 tuned to 500😁😁

[@aarondavies8486]

Hello mum from England

[@simonpetric4639]

Hello mum,from Slovenia -Europe.

[@dennislittau6320]

Hello mum, from Denmark

[@jannepeuraniemi5053]

I just ran into your Scania videos this week, and now I found out you're coming to Oulu where I live! Crazy coincidence. I am no trucker, just appreciate trucks (like most of us since we were little boys) so it's cool to see you rocking that Scania in the States. Hope you will have a great trip here in Finland!

[@markbarnard6968]

You need to slide the fith wheel closer to the cab In UK and Europe we close couple trailer to cab for better fuel and length restriction

[@explosivehotdogs]

Ja here in Germany I never seen a trailer coupled so far back.

[@prestonakins1532]

Our trailers are shorter in the front bulk head, and the landing gear is closer to the kingpin. Your trailers make waaaaaaaay more sense in Europe

[@maciejP1234]

I dont think he can move it too far front with this trailer because of jacks(legs). He can smash his tail lamps. But definitely can move it something... would be better to drive. In company I work for we have traktors with long wheel base too and some trailers has to be that far back and it's little bit weird to drive, that's true.

[@SolarWraith]

I'm starting to get the Scania bug too. Damn...

[@rabsrealm]

In the UK and most of Europe, you'd lose your job for winding those legs up without locking the fifth wheel in. We will fully back into the trailer to perform a "tug test" and connect the airlines and electrical suzies before winding up the legs to ensure that the trailer is coupled and locked in properly. Other than that, great video and shows just how nimble our trucks are over here. I'd love to see you try the same test with a T-cab unit and trailer :)

[@no_nuts]

Bruce does his tug test at home, usually first thing in the morning.

[@bpnracing1256]

Bad idea to put the other axle down when you are moving. Makes a flat spot.

[@Markeast93]

Yeah i was thinking the same thing, i was used to lift the legs a little bit, hook the kingpin and after checking if it is secure then i would wind up the legs. (In the Netherlands)

[@WVT0587]

Yeah most Americans do this, but not Bruce. He’s not what we call a real truck driver, more of a KZbin driver!

[@markusylitalo8376]

If you have a trailer brake in the truck(option on most trucks I believe) you make it this way in Europe too. At least we do in Finland. It's quite shitty to connect airlines etc when the gap is much smaller between the cab and the trailer (apr. 30-40 cm).

[@samuelbrown1413]

I've always wondered how the Scania's would do here in the US. Now, knowing you have one, and a very SIC one at that. I'll be watching your videos. The color Scheme, sound is BADASS!!!

[@dankinusmc1]

@@tcb1017 They failed because they were to heavy for our market, and they chose to launch in the north east. The companies that owned them from new all loved them, drivers preferred them over the domestic units, but without a domestic manufacturing and parts supply, and without dealer support, they were doomed. However, Navistar(international) is now owned by the same company that owns Scania, and they are available in Canada for mine haul trucks, with the new S13 engine being a scania engine with modified emissions system

[@JASONH01]

@@dankinusmc1 Navistar trucks are here in the USA as well but they always looked ugly and broke down a lot so if Scania did buy them I hope they fix all the issues with them

[@AlexKall]

@@JASONH01 Traton bought them, they also own Scania.

[@theworldaccordingtochris4370]

I'm pretty sure Scania will be importing trucks to The US soon starting with construction trucks I think.

[@dankinusmc1]

@theworldaccordingtochris4370 , the G540XT 8x4 is available for mine haul work in the USA amd Canada, and their engines, including the V8 770, all have US EPA compliance, and are used by oshkosh in several vehicles. So they do have a three pronged dealership network, it is just not normal and not really under their branding. I have been talking with Scania for many years about bringing a few over to gauge market interest, but to no avail. That was before Traton bought Navistar though

[@PeDr0.UY131]

I'm sure that if Scania sold the T SERIES in the USA, it would scare more than one American truck manufacturer.

[@leelizington9501]

Would the longliner be more suited plenty of living space for them long hauls and great all round vision.

[@LogiForce86]

Maybe it would put some pepper into their behinds to develop a truck that is up to current day standards in the rest of the world. Besides, American truckers haul a lot of stuff. So they deserve some nice options to choose from.

[@patricksheridan7899]

@@tcb1017 I remember back then, Scania and daf were not allowed to sell their higher horse powered engines here because it would have ruined the north American market. At the time cat had their big 325hp and cummins had their hill sniffer putting out 290. That's the main reasons

[@MobBlood-r8p]

I have a strong feeling youre gonna make scannias popular in America...wish the company would gift you a brand new 770s for promotional reasons😊❤

[@volvodoc01]

These Scania V8s sound like a lower toned Duramax V8 diesel…. But they got a epic low toned thump when idling (where u hear each cyl firing sorta like a freight train diesel). Absolutely love it.

[@xSCHEF]

Just google SCANIA V8 sound haha, it’s known all over the world!!

[@Munakas-wq3gp]

I hate this model of Scania because it's way too loud, especially after a muffler delete. The modern ones are whisper quiet...

[@cyril1937]

Le son du Iveco turbo star 19.48 17litre est encore plus monstrueux

[@padorukurumi6572]

​@@Munakas-wq3gp Thats the best part tho

[@TacticalRuse]

Thats the best part​@@Munakas-wq3gp

[@isaiaskaung8856]

The gap between cab and trailer is insane

[@MobBlood-r8p]

5th wheel needs adjusting...for the American trailer😊

[@Piglife101]

Here in the UK, if pulling a fridge, the gap between the trailer and back of the cab is less than a foot!

[@kankerbende]

​@@MobBlood-r8p That is not possible because of the trailers support legs ! I jus checked, with mine ( European trailer ) it is 4.20 meter from front trailer to support legs !

[@steveross8326]

​@martilomas3440 Yep, helps with fuel consumption too....

[@morsikpl]

This is also not standard Scania we see everyday here in Europe. This is special version with longer wheelbase with added 2nd axle used for heavy-duty work like moving oversized and overweight cargo. You never see this version of Scania in Europe unless transporting overweight stuff. I think you can even order those longer wheel-base with 3 rear axles so 3rd goes in front of those 2 already there. That's why the gap is such insane. Normally gap is a lot smaller. Also US trailer doesn't help here, as the trailer mount seems to be closer to the front of trailer.

[@TRD-JDM]

You should be able to operate the "Retarder" with your accelerator pedal... You should keep the Retarder on the second level and never fully release the accelerator pedal... as soon as you release the accelerator pedal, the retarder should kick in. You can operate the Retarder in two ways: by hand and with a right foot, So as long as you are only 1% on the accelerator pedal it shouldn't kick in. If you release it completely it should kick in...

[@TRD-JDM]

European trucks have a four-circuit protection valve... The truck needs air to be able to move around, which means that when you release the handbrake, air is pumped into the break cylinders. As soon as you pull the handbrake, the air is let out and the spring presses in the cylinder with half a ton!

[@CharlesCanary]

How many of you are gonna miss blue collar

[@ericsantos7893]

I will it looks like my dad's first truck.

[@Whitetail_Harvest]

Not me because I’m not a homo it’s just a truck relax

[@michaelgreen4838]

Who Cares!

[@JarettWest-os7iv]

I am going to miss blue collar 😢

[@bluegrassboy2448]

I sure am. I hope it has a long life in new hands.

[@ebl89]

It really is not that much cooler. Just seems like you're gonna come across more problems just like if you bought in European car.

[@ShilohShepherd]

Good luck on your trip to Finland. I know you will have a great time.. Look forward to viewing your experience

[@johnapernorio8151]

Bruce, as a retired TT driver, I never, never raised the landing gear unless the jaw was set and locked in.

[@andiehyde3714]

It is not just me then. I was thinking the same thing in that he must really trust those trailer brakes. A trailer will spit the tractor out, especially when loaded in a heartbeat. I never dropped the trailer because the kingpin caught the cross member but it taught me a lesson I have never forgot. Make sure that 5th has hold on the trailer before you do anything else.

[@davidbrown7538]

I’m a truck driver in the UK and haven’t been taught to raise the trailer landing gear until the 5th wheel is properly locked into the kingpin and the dog clip is in place. That seems like Bruce isn’t following the correct safety protocols when hitching up a trailer.

[@neilnimmo6483]

You need two tugs on the fifth wheel to make sure its hitched. Then wind up the legs. Health and safety. If your fifth wheel is not connected and your legs are up then you'll be lifting the trailer off the ground.

[@davidbrown7538]

@@neilnimmo6483 That’s very true that 2 tug tests are required before getting out of the cab to insert the dog clip.

[@jime4507]

Do European have spring brakes that set the brakes when air pressure is off,here the brakes lock and won’t move till it sees air

[@RedneckThor1969]

Everyone: I like trains! 🤤🤤🤤 Bruce: I like Scanias! 😈😈😈

[@HrLBolle]

I like'm too German opinion

[@fyrkantsbulten]

You will never be able to buy new Scania trucks in the USA. Your own truck manufacturers will go bankrupt then. Worth thinking about. And I get it. Too much to lose. Too many jobs going abroad.

[@netorodrigs2100]

Dude, your reaction is similar to us (in Brazil) when we see North American trucks like Peterbilt and Kenworth. The only American truck factory that sells copies here is International (whose only semi truck model sold in Brazil that I know of is the 9800i), and Scania is one of the most preferred brands by Brazilian truck drivers. I think it's only second to Mercedes-Benz trucks in popularity here. Good luck on your trip to Europe! Peace!

[@hotdog9262]

my old man had a mercedes onroad 6x6 dump truck 20+ years ago, apparantly best truck he ever drove. gears were just a little up and down joystick to the right of the wheel, probably a dual clutch box. tried it and was super simple and relaxing, as easy as driving a car and the thing could go everywhere

[@alexcristi878]

if you like so much european trucks come to see the volvo ,the man,the iveco,and others

[@StanleyKubick1]

your head will literally explode when you see the 2024 lineup

[@MOSSFEEN]

Here in Italy we run trailers tight to the cab (6-10inches) for Stream Lining better MPG Definitely adjust the fifth wheel Definitely get a full set of Mud Guards for the back axles

[@Dutch3DMaster]

Same in The Netherlands, the stream-lining plating on the back of the cab was practically useless right now, and the amount of weight on the back wheels was not exactly equally spread over all axles.

[@danakibby627]

Did anyone notice the person in the sky parachuting at 16:00 time of the video?

[@herpderp7114]

Maneuverability is why EU semi-trucks have only 1 driven axle most of the time. Plenty of places, specially cities where you really need that.

[@LogiForce86]

Don't forget the trailer lift axle that you can operate from the cab, and the steering axle(s) of the European trailers. That makes it a whole lot easier as well.

[@tommeiner9983]

The main reason is that 1 driven axle is enough 99.9% of the time. We rather just live with that 0.1% when it's not enough instead of ruining fuel economy and wasting tires all the time.

[@Xv1p3rCr0]

Its interesting to see alot of scania dealerships pop up on usa website yet they probably only have marine parts but still its amazing to see how big their dealership network is in North America.

[@Xv1p3rCr0]

www.scania.com/us/en/home/dealer-locator.html

[@michaelgreen4838]

Useto

[@patricksheridan7899]

case tractors

[@Xv1p3rCr0]

Oh so CASE tractors have scania engines.

[@mallry1]

​@@Xv1p3rCr0i know of 2 case models that had scania engines the 4890/4894 had a inline 6 with 300hp and the 4994 got the v8 with 400hp

[@buddy1155]

American visits Europe (10 days) European visits US (2 months) Can someone please tell Americans traveling is not a race.

[@thfmlymn4498]

They don't have minimum annual leave like most of the world. They likely only have 2 weeks which they've worked extra hard to earn

[@Lafly84]

@@thfmlymn4498 Time is money here - if the wheels ain't turnin', you ain't earnin'. 😓

[@JASONH01]

@Bruce Wilson while in finland you should also go to sweden and tour the Volvo factory it's also an insane sight

[@Windsor_351]

Is that a fully synchronized transmission? Just watching you shift it like a pickup has me second guessing myself. If so, that’s pretty cool.

[@teun3606]

Yes, use the clutch with every shift

[@LogiForce86]

Yup, fully synchronized transmission. Which I think has been standard on European trucks since the 70s/80s. So yeah, ancient tech and even for our standards it was a late adaptation at the time for trucks and also farm tractors.

[@kristoffer3000]

@@tcb1017 Worker rights are a really nice thing to have.

[@SV2LLJ]

Scania (and Volvo and others..) had syncro transmitions many years ago.. This one is an old style manual...Nowadays they too, have the automatic system and one of the best transmissions I ever worked with ..The 14 gears auto.. It is the best transmission at least for the 500 HP range..

[@teppotulppu1603]

In Finland they still make Sisu trucks which you can choose optionally Fuller trans still. And its cool and exotic in here.😁

[@Korbert]

I'm really a motorcycle guy, but for some reason these Scania videos of yours shows up in my youtube feed and I can't stop watching. Subscribed, thanks for the great content

[@janthomassen9577]

You are not alone! Once drove one of these, while being hired as a helper, through 1/2 of Europe with only a motorcycle license to my name as the driver was "incapacitated". ;)

[@tomclaes450]

The sound of a Scania V8 is amazing 👍👍👍👍👍

[@sorcscrime9416]

I have waited for this! Great Content with the Scania in America! Love it! Greetings from Germany

[@kriber01]

You have a 9 ton front axle, move that fifth wheel forward. You'll get a safer and better ride with your weight distribution more evenly.

[@calvinh.8882]

At the 16:00 mark, The turning itself was cool, but the turning with a person parachuting right above it made it epic. lol.

[@blueonblack3971]

Better be a hour long video from Finland. 😂

[@Bruce_Wilson]

Lots of them

[@blueonblack3971]

@@Bruce_Wilson Hell yeah 👍🏿

[@lars-ericpettersson9708]

If you Love the sound from your Scania as it is with an empty trailer - - Just wait until you have a fully loaded trailer and going uphills. Then you gonna have an Orgasm. 😂🤣

[@exhalium]

Here in Chile a good part of trailers are american made pulled by european trucks ( brazilian made ), some of those even have a lever for the trailer brake! Great videos!!

[@arnomrnym6329]

Yeah, you have VW-Trucks, we don't have in Germany! 😉

[@swashingtonproductions530i]

Thank you for saying that I was going to mention it

[@darenzy]

@@arnomrnym6329 And we in Europe have Ford trucks, which they don't have in North America. lol

[@Sloptit]

Ayo whats up with the crazy brazialian truckers. Like the swaying, what started that. If you know, I know chilie aint brazil, but you may know.

[@exhalium]

@@Sloptit I´ve noticed that, here they do it too but unfortunately idk where it comes from.

[@MrR6pilot]

when dropping the trailer, you should pull forward a little bit to disengage the king pin THEN lower the suspension and drive out ...then re-level the suspension when you're clear of the trailer. That will avoid any damage and excess wear on the fifth wheel. Also - I think your cab mounts or shocks are worn out - the cab shouldn't be rolling around that much.

[@Dutch3DMaster]

Any truck I've been driving past or next to for some time as a car driver bounces like that. Some of the newer ones might even have user-adjustable springyness, because everyone is different obviously.

[@KjellEson]

7:07 the new maximum length in Sweden has been increased to 114.8 feet. This means that two trucks that are 114.8 feet (35 meters) replace three trucks that are 82 feet (25 meters Standard length in Sweden) and reduce the emissions from one truck. 13:11 Scania is manufactured in Sweden!! Scania is a landscape in Sweden.

[@ronaldderooij1774]

Scania is manufactured in Sweden and The Netherlands. It is a Swedish brand with a factory in The Netherlands.

[@KjellEson]

@@ronaldderooij1774 I know it is an assembly factory in Zwolle.

[@1chish]

Just one correction on the tractor park brake Bruce: It evacuates air from each chamber and the chamber spring keeps the brake on. Same as US trucks. Park brakes are usually on the front and drive axles but not usually on any lifting axles. But they can be. One thing you will notice in Europe is how closely coupled the rigs are. They have 13.6 metre (45.3 ft) trailers and tractor unit all within 16.5 metres (55 ft). Two big differences is a) how far back the kingpin is from the front of the trailer. Nominally about 1.6 metres (5.3 ft) and b) the usual trailer triaxle setups (which are further forward than the US trailers). Combined it means cutover and turning circles are very small compared to US rigs. However in the UK we can now couple to trailers up to 15.6 metres (52 ft) and the overall length of tractor + trailer can now be 18.5 metres (61.7 ft) but they still meet the turning circle regulations. The other aspect you will probably be surprised at is how all trailers have full ABS braking which means 3 electric suzies plus the two air suzies! Enjoy your trip to Finland. Its an incredible country.

[@pingviinipelaa9531]

here in finland trucks can be up to 34,5m like tractor semitrailer and a full trailer if im saying it right

[@1chish]

@@pingviinipelaa9531 I am happy to take your word as I have no idea about Finland. I was just summarising the overall EU limits and different UK limits. The Swedes have had rigid trucks and then a full semi trailer as a drawbar trailer but from this month can be up to 34.5 metres long and maybe have the same rigs as Finland - tractor / trailer and a drawbar trailer. Called 'A Trains' in the USA and Australia. Very impressive rigs.

[@neggym]

Out of curiosity, why do you englishmen call airlines and electric cables suzies? Here in Denmark, it’s just cables and hoses. I also heard Jemma Warren mention them like that, suzies. As for the rest you wrote, you saved me exactly the same explanation. 👍🏻 A typical scandinavian truck/trailer unit, a 6x2 with a 3 axle 13,6m trailer can turn on a pinhead. Scania and Volvo makes extremly short wheelbased 6x2 trucks.

[@1chish]

@@neggym Well there is an opinion its 'suzies' as I wrote and another which is probably more accurate: 'susies'. I believe the term is essentially an acronym for SUSpended Insulated Electrical lead because in the early days of artics the first coiled lead from truck to trailer was the electrical lead. The air lines were still solid rubber hoses. The later coiled air lines (I think) were then just grouped in as 'susies'. Not sure that is dead accurate but makes sense to me!

[@gungadinn]

You might look to see if you can find some on the KC Hilights covers for the elevated lights on the truck. Most states have regulations on the number of lights you're allowed on the front of a vehicle as well as the maximum height. The average cop isn't going to be a problem, the State Troopers that primarily do traffic enforcement will though.

[@MrZedax]

Would be cool if you drove up Trollstigen (troll ladder) Norway, then you can see what the Nordic truck's are made for. The road is closed of during winter so not during this trip. hope you enjoy Finland, have a good trip.

[@norwegiandude8709]

The problem is that Trollstigen only allows 12 meters and no semi. I used to drive up and down there almost daily early in my career with a fl6 240. It's doable with a semi, but it's frowned upon and also illegal.

[@PeDr0.UY131]

Dude, I hope you have a fantastic journey through Europe 💪💪👍👍

[@boosteraxledoesstuff2769]

Amazing video as always bruce! Good luck to your trip to Finland and Sweden once again!

[@colesteven1123]

This truck is badass! Hopefully it's earned its spot on the channel. Hauling Pete's to mats, business expense to tractor pulls etc

[@hkrsescort]

Ironically in UK when you say you were pumped it means you received something from a man. Just makes me laugh

[@Dreyno]

A nice set of cufflinks?

[@straybullitt]

You brits are weirdos... 😂

[@roberto.peterson9917]

I am late comer to channel but do appreciate the throaty sound but I have been fan of how the European trailers rear steer through tight corners Ready don't understand why its taking so Long for that technology to be adapted to Here

[@IndigenousAmericanTrucker]

I've never seen a truck do a figure 8 in small space, and jack the tractor past the jackknife point, and then pull out of it like it's nothing! He was going forward with the tractor and backward with the trailer. Those trucks are truly something else. Scania is light years ahead of us in America, and this is a 20 year truck!

[@xSCHEF]

SCANIA is elite though, Volvo is kind of similar and DAF and MAN are not much behind, also Mercedes. iVECO Renault. I do not want to start a war in the comments I just wanted to say SCANIA is by far the best brand out there. It’s elite and we in the Netherlands are proud to build this Swedish supertrucks 🇸🇪 🇳🇱

[@BRxRanger]

BEWARE that when hooking Scanias up, its best to turn the lights off on the unit, because they like to blow fuses when you plug the electric lines in.

[@luketranter4279]

I live in England and just bought a 2015 Scania R series for my self. Im loving your videos of the two scanias. I’d love to see you put this one to work over there and see the night and day difference in how it can drive and the places you can get.

[@pyrdee]

You should test drive Volvo Fh if you can

[@pyrdee]

@@tcb1017 Yeah that is true😅

[@svenhvr]

@@pyrdee Boring.

[@benhawke7231]

Man.... I really wanted to enter in for blue collar. That truck is a dream truck of mine. I've always wanted one of those cabovers. But I got in an accident where a Canadian truck driver rear-ended my truck at 60 mph when I was almost stopped which put me on LNi/workman's comp. This happened right when we were refurbishing a house that we had to move into and our handyman didn't do anything and what he did I had to redo and ran off with our money. So while I was recovering from the accident I had to fix everything he completely messed up and refurbish this house. After refurbishing the house and moving in I kept getting a fever and then getting better and then getting a fever and then getting better. I ended up getting an argument with my whole family to where the cops were called. No physical violence happened but I was diagnosed with a black mold sinus infection. The toxins started eating my brain. And this all happened while I was still on LNi. While on LNi My boss was getting Nancy for me to come back to work so he told me to go ask my doctor to put me on limited duty. So I sat in the mechanic shop collecting limited duty which I didn't really know but it canceled my standard pay which was (I get paid by the hour OTR plus overtime after 8 hours everyday even if I'm in a dock doesn't matter) based off of my four previous paychecks. So I went on light duty and it put me in the shop just sitting in the corner on a chair because I'm not a mechanic and light duty restricted me from climbing upstairs or ladders or in the trucks. So I went from making $6,000 a month to $3,600 a month in Washington where it's almost as bad as Oregon and California. Just to get through a horrible story.. I'm a broke ass son of a bitch and I couldn't enter in and I completely feel horrible. Maybe someday I'll be able to find me a truck like that. Granted I probably would never have won anyways but it would have been cool to just have been able to afford to have been entered. Love your channel and by God I wish I could have gotten a blue collar. I've been wanting one of those my whole life. I mean Jesus Christ they just sound so FUQ'n meaty. I've always wanted to go to owner op, but whenever I fix my credit and am about to take the leap, the economy collapses and freight drops off the map and the price of used trucks skyrocket beyond economical. I wish I could get things inline in the between years. Well the driver that wins blue collar.. I wish you congratulations and good luck 🤞🥃🍻🇺🇸💯

[@franklinedam9452]

That’s what proper engineering is,real European 😂 I experience DAF and know for fact the quality is great.

[@Moonen100]

To be honest, eventhough I like blue, I'd say white is the best color for this truck. Focus mainly on the inside and a few details on the outside and name it white knight or something (knights being a European thing). And eventhough it might be a lot of money or hassle, you need to find yourself a European trailer with steering axles in Finland and send it over (full of parts? Win-win). Turn that thing into a showtrailer dedicated to that Scania alone. You'd have the baddest truck in the US. Heck you'd be in the top 10 in the world even.

[@kristiangoransson6104]

Sweden is going in the process of allowing truck combinations up to 114ft total length By the way, be prepared to be disappointed since there’s very few trucks that sounds like yours. As a matter of fact you often don’t hear the truck engines at all.

[@AlexKall]

They're already allowed.

[@masterpcs23]

Here in Chile🇨🇱 it is very common to work with European trucks such as Scania🇸🇪, Volvo🇸🇪, Mercedes-Benz🇩🇪, DAF🇳🇱, MAN🇩🇪, Iveco🇮🇹 etc. and American🇺🇸 trailers from the brands wabash, utility, etc... Obviously you also see many American🇺🇸 trucks around here, Greetings my friend🤝🏽🚛

[@adammealey6721]

Damn, you're brother Aaron looks like he's killing it in the gym, and picked up truck driving like a pro. Good job buddy !!!!

[@Taxi58]

Aron never said WHY he preferred his US-truck. Out of curiosity. Can he please explain why?!

[@bryankibet1587]

While in europe try to see other trucks like benz,man,volvo,daf etc...also take a look at scania buses

[@jacobcornelius1278]

Man, I’ve been waiting so long for this! Been wanting to seen an American trailer behind one for so long! Still want to see it behind the red one

[@kurthuber8724]

IT is realy nice to watch how a groan guy giggles like a child hehe, my Dad wath driving here in Europe more then 40 Year´s a Truck for his living always from Germany to Italy with many Mountains on his route. Nice greetings from AUSTRIA

[@drew5271]

Hey Bruce good luck in Finland hope you have a brilliant time merry Christmas to you all from the UK 👍🏻

[@bulletnutz6382]

Nice vid👍Hope to see you in Sweden. You will see a Scania or Volvo every 500 yards if you go drivning on a normal road here so will get your fair share of those if you come. Have a good trip🙏

[@Josef-b8s]

Hay there’s a Scania dump truck for sale in New Jersey on Mascus for 30k

[@BigBro316]

Most of the scandinavian truckers heavily modified their trucks with stunning paint jobs, spectacular lights, one of a kind interiors, white letter tires and much much more so you better bring a camera 😎.

[@TheNismo777]

Million different types of horns too!

[@Zen-li2dr]

Some of the trucks here are modified, not most of them

[@BigBro316]

Sorry my bad.@@Zen-li2dr

[@cadifan]

When I used to hook up semi's I'd drop the rear a little, back under, lift it until the trailer landing gear was off the ground, then back the rest of the way until it locked. Cranking up the landing gear was the last thing I did after hooking up the air and light cable. Then I'd hit the levelling button on the remote and drive off. That way if the fifth wheel didn't catch for whatever reason on the first attempt I could just pull out again without dropping the trailer to the ground, (seen it done). Disconnecting I'd leave the truck level, lower the landing gear, disconnect everything, pull forward a little, then lower the rear of the truck down until the weight was off the fifth wheel then pull the rest of the way out. After that always hit the leveling button again before parking the truck. Never knew which idiot was going to drive it next and some would leave it down and the rear tires would chew out the plastic fenders so I always levelled the truck. Maybe you could get a licensing deal in Europe to be aScania dealership in the US? Then you could have a whole yard of brand new Scania's! 😉

[@arnomrnym6329]

Have fun in northern Europe and don't forget about the snow! 😉 Nice that you gonna meet Max. He has a german YT-Chanel, but he will tell. 😁

[@EpicThe112]

Good point however for the subscribers he has from Baden-Württemberg Rhineland-Palatinate Bavaria and Hesse the American Sector of West Germany to them it's the AAFES Truck which combines this Scania with North America Spec trailer. Just like the video

[@AlexKall]

Isn't Max from Denmark?

[@arnomrnym6329]

@@AlexKall Yes, and lives in Sweden. 😉

[@alexlacasse1436]

the company name on the side of that trailer was from my home town . my father worked for those guys about 15yrs ago. havent seen any of there equipment in along time. they were based out of mokena illinois.

[@alexlacasse1436]

@Tele.gram..-..Bruce_Wilson7 i didnt think Bruce had a telegram

[@johnshuttleworth2212]

Why are American trailers set so far back on the 5th wheel? It leaves a massive gap between the tractor and trailer, not very aerodynamic! And why are the trailers almost all tandem axles, with the axles right at the back, instead of triaxle with the axles not set as far back as they are in Europe. This would greatly improve the turning circle and weight distribution. I know European trailers are 7 feet shorter, but they do run at higher weights than in the States. 44tons (44000kg).(96000lbs) is standard in Europe, I believe most of the States is only 80000lbs. Also why don't you use tons in the US.

[@b101uk9]

federal bridge laws and state regulations are significantly more driven by wheelbase and bogie spread defining weight carried by axle groups than in Europe etc, hence the preference for greater distance between axle 1 (steer) and axle 2 etc, sometimes larger distance between axle 2 and 3 (drives) and why tri-drives are also more popular due to the longer effective wheelbase of the tri-drive bogie, then the distance between the tandem drive or tri-drive bogie and the trailer axles - basically up to a point the greater the distance between axles, the wheelbase of bogies, and between the bogies of the tractor and the trailer the greater the allowable axle weight, bogie weight and gross weight, that is also why some states have stupid numbers of axles, because of what counts a a bogie and thus the number of axles within that bogie, and thus the wheelbase of that bogie between its first and last axle.

[@bgd73]

watched a 16L get rebuilt right on you tube. the headgasket is a little thing. Very robust engine. 2 cam shafts...

[@davidbrimble5759]

Enjoy your channel but wish all of North America was eligible for your generous give aways. We would gladly pay any additional costs. Have a good time in Europe. Thanks.

[@matsv201]

The reason why most european trucks have air axel is because if they have that they are alowed to run with slightly higher load, so its basically profitable

[@TheNismo777]

Remember to pack warm clothes, its full blown winter here.

[@josbroersma7419]

If you visit Finland, buy a long 4 axle double stack Ekiri Scandinavian trailer, and import it to USA, you won't regret it

[@JimboLana]

Ekeri*

[@mortengaski1085]

In Norway the total length is 60ft normal incl. The truck and a extended on only main roads is 80ft total :)

[@mortengaski1085]

@Bruce you are awsome 👍👍👍

[@Bravo955]

When you get to Sweden dont forget to try kebab pizza and also at least for Finland make sure you bring some cold weather clothes, can highly recommend getting some long underpants and some nice pair of real wool socks and a wool hat.

[@timmannchicken]

@10:15 you got some Mad Max vibes roll'n there. lol That that thing is a BEAST!

[@fyrkantsbulten]

This is advertising from Scania Sweden. Very expensive one, just like their trucks. Certainly Scania is undoubtedly the world's absolute finest trucks. Scania pays the tripp. Its ok. For my

[@davidunderwood7561]

Thats one crazy truck, neat as hell but wierd when all you see are domestic trucks. You have a lot of work to do on the lights, oh your trailer has no taillights.

[@LogiForce86]

As a European I find it personally weirder that American trucks haven't been improved upon since the 70s. Not to mention the use of leafsprings in cars, trucks, trailers, in this day and age. That said, to go into the looks. What I find weird is that cabovers never took off in the USA, and that a nose with a huge blind spot is prefered. The European trucks have a huge window as well. So you can see if someone is in front of your truck or not, either directly or via the mirror on the upper right corner of the windshield in front of the passenger seat. Safety and with that having a great situational awareness around your truck and trailer combination is really high priority over in European. Safety first, for you and those around you, then the rest.

[@AlexKall]

@@LogiForce86 the newer trucks have improved a lot since the 1970s, but yes many still drive the older trucks.