Freightliner Argosy Evolution Walkaround Part-3

[@TheMILVET]

That foot step built into the fuel tank is smart.

[@markknight2293]

The best, smartest and engineering with operator safety I have ever seen. It would be my first choice in purchasing a truck. Shame other manufacturers haven’t come to the party yet. At least not quite like that. Thanks for the video.

[@bush600r2]

Kenworth do it now as well

[@neilarmitage6632]

Brilliant trucks but sadly discontinued in South Africa

[@reality00000]

I love this truck.

[@wmclare]

The trouble is not many Argosy steps work after a few years. I have 3 of them and they all have step problems.

[@yonesyones6365]

Nice truck américain 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@rafaelbotello6937]

I like that tr6

[@nedtata4895]

I couldn't help but wait for him to jam his fingers in the door , he open and closed the door enough times , NICE LOOKING UNIT.

[@TheMladenhh]

When the steps are not in front of the tyre like all European and Asian trucks, the US manufacturers think of complicated entrance mechanisms instead of following the easy way

[@UncleSpuddy]

This is literally the only US truck that does this. I have a bad knee and shoulder so I can see how this would be good for trucks who have a harder time getting in and out. Of course our long-nosed trucks are easier to get in and out of then your cabovers are anyway.

[@shrekas2966]

Its regulations. US trucks cant have much weight on front axle. All european trucks have cab tilted forward, steps are between the bumper and front axle.

[@luigianchondo7241]

Plus, this video is not in the US. It is in Australia.

[@kevinrichards3288]

I live in the USA and cabover semi trucks over here are very rare.

[@UncleSpuddy]

The Mexican expeditors down in Laredo TX have a bunch, even saw a Scania once.

[@lnc4920]

Fancy

[@allwinds3786]

too bad we don't get this tractor here in the USA

[@xym54]

Tractor??????????? Why do you Americans call these tractors? I thought tractors were farm machinery

[@tonystrucking9577]

yeah but we call them tractors

[@tonystrucking9577]

@@xym54 and they are big like a tractor

[@tonystrucking9577]

yes they are in the usa they are for sell here

[@cj382]

about the only cabovers still made here in USA are built for overseas like Australia. Sad, I miss cabovers here.

[@martinhowe3679]

defiently make life easier around some tight pick up and deliver places

[@UncleSpuddy]

@@martinhowe3679 Yeah, I seen someone get stuck at a Nissan factory loading dock once, his rig was just too long to make the turn.

[@zorannaumov5608]

When the step motor fails what is it worth to repair or replace 😢😢😢

[@gertjielabuschagne8858]

Fok maar dit is mooi❤❤

[@phillipjames2775]

I love cab overs to but they can get you killed

[@MICKSHRED]

phillip james any motor vehicle can get u killed

[@harysuper]

phillip james maybe if you hit another truck head on probably but an accident severe enough to kill you in a cabover semi, will probably kill you in the conventional. In a conventional cab the engine could be jammed into the cab.

[@martinhowe3679]

sorry bud but any vehicle can get you killed if its your time to go then you go simple as

[@_FFGG_]

Шикарный трак. Жаль их сейчас выпускают только на заказ и только в Австралии.

[@johnhamilton2680]

Thanks for showing, but that's a little too much engineering for me. Wish you the best.

[@stuardonunez3649]

Wow..!!!

[@PedroMartinez-hh4jx]

escelente

[@Abu_Teazy]

if you have something in your hand it is impossible to maintain 3 points of contact.

[@jamesoxford2778]

American petting in orders

[@220volt-u7]

?

[@Valery1964]

translate in to russian

[@rogergordon1765]

Why Aussie truckers like cabovers is beyond my comprehension. Australia is a wide open country with open roads. The advantage of a cabover vs. a conventional in Australia is beyond my comprehension

[@BluTrollPro]

Because there are no real disadvantages any more. -Modern suspension allows them to be just as comfortable & quiet on the road. The Euro companies have been pioneering this for years, most of them are surpassing the American trucks now simply due to the amount they invest in suspension tech -Modern mechanics mean the cab needs tipped far less often -Modern tipping systems mean accessing the engine bay is no more pain than popping a bonnet -Better packaging and high roofs actually allow for more living space within same wheelbase (see: Scania Longline), although most operators go for shorter wheelbases with similar living space to a longnose. -Better all around visibility with modern blindspot cameras and mirrors Really the only advantage the long noses still have is the inheirent stability given to it by its long wheelbase but even that is becoming less of an advantage as suspensions get better. It's not just Australia either, Russia and the Asiatics which historically had a split of longnoses and cabovers are going almost all cabovers nowadays. Some Canadian operators are trialing Volvo cabovers with longer trailers, They are gaining prevelance in South America too. The only country in the world that seems to be still clawing on to the old style longnoses is the US.

[@allwinds3786]

CAElite don't forget the preference for manual transmission...

[@BluTrollPro]

Donald Schneider Yeah that to, although I must admit I'm in one of the few industries in the EU that still utilises manuals as well as autos, I work in specialist power systems logistics, so a lot of soft road work where manuals excel. For long haul and multidrop you can't beat a modern auto though, stop and go through town, them semi auto triptronic on the highway.

[@allwinds3786]

CAElite I was issued a new cascadia when I was at Swift last year. my ONLY gripe with the punamitacily (SP?) operating automated trans was when docking and hooking up there is more control with the clutch.

[@BluTrollPro]

Donald Schneider Ah, yeah that depends a lot on the box, I found that our older Scania GRS auto was a bit like that, it felt a lot like a car auto which, as you say, is a right pain well performing tight maneuvers. Although I also drive a DAF (EU PACCAR) which uses a ZF auto which is fantastic, I've heard the volvo I shift is good too. The only gripe our drivers have is the reluctance autos have to slipping when you need very slight control to maintain traction on gravel/ice.

[@blackdog1960les]

it is still a butt ugly truck -- notice how hard he has to slam the door -- Freightliner quality sucked 50 year's ago and still suck's and has shit re-sale value