What's Up Down Under? - Big Questions About Big Rigs

[@gm16v149]

Hey, there’s four of my video clips on there! I don’t mind. Actually we don’t use pintle hooks like you showed, that would be a big no-no. We use Ringfeders which are a lot better and stronger. We’ve got a Kenworth factory here which makes Kenworths for Aussie conditions and are in fact the best selling heavy duty truck in Australia.

[@iBackshift]

You have some of the best damn "V-8 Sound" vidyas on the internet. In the summer of 1987, I got to drive a 3408 cat in a late 70's KW with a 13 spd. The engine was white in color.

[@jackschromeshop8296]

Credit for footage coming your way. Didn’t know about the pintle hooks!!

[@HJZ75driver]

Ringfeders can be hooked up by the driver

[@jeromeflaherty2069]

I recognize your truck from the air start videos. Nice to see an awesome classic rig like yours still earning it's keep.

[@lachlanzunker7987]

Recognised your truck immediately mate and went straight to the comments to find ya hahaha

[@clintonstubbs2319]

Y’all need to watch Outback Truckers. I would love to go down to Australia to see those trucks.

[@b-trucker7717]

Yep i love that show.

[@ctiley2212]

It's nothing like reality, scripted to the maximum and spoiled from the truth - a bit like anything from the U.S..

[@audoinxr6372]

Outback truckers is like a go to guide on how not to operate here in Aus

[@ctiley2212]

@@audoinxr6372 so true.

[@MrBelly666]

Dont watch that garbage, Australian truckin is absolutely nothing like that show portrays

[@michaelfitzgeraldnet]

Please note a minor issue, the trailer dolly hitch is not a ball or pintal hook, this is a US design. Australia uses the ringfeeder jostaustralia.com.au/products/rockinger/couplings-towing-hitches.html

[@michaelfitzgeraldnet]

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[@davidbarnsley8486]

Next stop 60k I didn’t know there were so many variations of the road train That chart is a beauty 👍👍

[@robkelly9397]

Notice our overlength limitations ensure the forward control cab.

[@justt_a_catt2519]

Can you do a vid where you compare the differences of american and Australian semi trucks?

[@jackschromeshop8296]

Yes - On our list!

[@justt_a_catt2519]

@@jackschromeshop8296 Yes! Thank You!

[@justt_a_catt2519]

@dragon bros oh np lol

[@justt_a_catt2519]

@dragon bros American, u?

[@justt_a_catt2519]

@dragon bros Woahw, nice

[@7viewerlogic670]

Great info!

[@walidcurious6922]

Do an episode about Where to find American semi trucks beside united states and canada and Australia

[@runoflife87]

Russia, Ukraine - a lot of 'em.

[@fawkdissheetmane]

South America and the Middle East. Saw a recent vid where the locals are still using Macks and Autocars from the 1950s in the Middle East.

[@gordonloessl2822]

Maddie, why not describe and do a video on a truck like the "chieftain hatch" videos....

[@daveperala4965]

I would like to know what size of engines those trucks have and transmissions...

[@muttleymatthews5200]

18sp road ranger or 20sp spicer transmissions and 600+ hp Cummins or Caterpillar .

[@audoinxr6372]

Same as most trucks around the world. 16L or 12Ls

[@kingdoughnut7244]

Closest example of North American road trains are in Michigan and Ontario.

[@HJZ75driver]

A SuperB is a B double

[@lubesEquipment]

Here in Michigan those 'road trains' you mention are what we call supertrains or Michigan centipedes These are gravel haulers mostly. Reason being from the tandem on the semi to the last axle on the last trailer all you see is tires. Michigan has terrible roads yet allows some of the heaviest trucks in the USA. To keep too much weight from being on one part of the road at one time you put more tires on the ground.

[@gunsbeersmemes]

My Mom and Dad saw "The Road Warrior" in theaters in 81, and the biggest reason my Dad liked it, was because they used an R-Model Mack lol

[@pilotmanpaul]

Aussie Kenworths and Macks are the most badass version of those rigs. Fight me

[@jeromeflaherty2069]

Kenworth makes the best in Australia. Nothing quite like the Kenworth T950 or when Mack brought back the SuperLiner there

[@mikeburston9427]

KW and Volvo are the two biggest selling heavy trucks in Aus and Volvo, KW and Mack (now part of volvo ) all design and build local Australian trucks specific to the Aus market

[@audoinxr6372]

Wont lie, I dislike American trucks but I can fuck with a 579 Peterbilt or even the old T2000s

[@joerangel611]

@@audoinxr6372 Yes All it takes is drive it. Soon You realize about the good details on Peterbilt

[@chippysalt7652]

I Drive road trains for a living. We use heavy duty hitches called "ring feeders" pintail hooks are too light duty l. Especially for the combined weight of the dolly and semi trailer which is anywhere between 30 to 40 tonne. If you guys got any questions don't hesitate to ask me :)

[@ziggy2shus624]

Why the massive bumper frame in the front. Kangaroo catcher?

[@BeastMode-4422]

do you tune your trucks, i mean like power upgrades, driveline upgrades and stuff i mean its gotta be tough to haul that much weight on thoose roads ?

[@chippysalt7652]

@@ziggy2shus624 pretty much correct. Bull bars or "roo bars" are very handy animal strikes figures are huge over here. A lot cattle station country with stray cows, Camels and big red roos, ever sometimes Wedge tail eagles can take out grills and lights. In addition we also have stone guards on our windscreens. None of these are legal requirements but they help a huge amount in terms of safety

[@chippysalt7652]

@@BeastMode-4422 Depending on Application. A lot of European Brands such as volvo, scania etc have a big influence here in the heavy haul and mining industries. They usually have power plants up 750hp. American Brands are also admired down here. Engine tuning wise, not a whole lot. But I've driven Kenworths fitted with Cummins engines up to 600hp. Heavy duty driveline components are usually a big help in weight pulling. But anythings possible with money. I don't see why engine tuning is a bad idea.

[@chippysalt7652]

@@BeastMode-4422 Usually for a general freight application some trucks are rated for 90 metric tonne loads and are 480hp to 500hp. Driveline has a big influence on what you can pull. Max on road weight for a Road train is 240 tonnes but this is usually Road trains in Mining pulling 4 Shortened tipper Trailers "quads"

[@nickslistm246]

Always thought the road train's where cool as hell. They also us road train's up in Canada on the pipeline route.

[@HJZ75driver]

Different sort of roadtrain mate

[@jeromeflaherty2069]

To anyone watching this: please watch and support Outback Truckers. Seasons 1-3 are on netflix and they're working on getting 4-9 ported over asap. Also, Australian Kenworth trucks are nowhere like the North American ones. Kenworth Australia is virtually independent when it comes to design, engineering, and manufacturing. They really know how to build a truck. Lastly, Mack just celebrated 100 years in Australia and they still have the SuperLiner there.

[@andrewhallett-patterson9778]

Remember. Like Volvo Australias acquisition of Mack Australia operations, Scanias acquisition of Kenworth Australia operations was to ensure liquidation was terminated. Failure to invest in new technologies and modern manufacturing techniques was the underlying issue that caused initial instability. Subsequent acquisition of Mack and Kenworth operations was not sudden, both Volvo and Scania being major shareholders and investors of sans operations for over a decade. 👍👍🇦🇺

[@Apocalypse_Cow]

Sorry but I dropped Netflix due to the pedophilia that they are producing.

[@smarty6329]

OUTBACK TRUCKERS IS A FUCKING JOKE WHY WOULD YOU EVEN EMBARRASS YOURSELF PROMOTING SUCH A PATHETIC MELADRAMA WITH COCKHEADS ACTING AS REAL TRUCKIES

[@johnmalmendier6755]

I wish you would have included the power trailers some trailers have an engine and automatic transmission and a remote controlled to help pull the unit down the road

[@radarmike6713]

We have areas in CANADA that A doubles are allowed to be used.

[@iBackshift]

The picture of the pintle at 627 time is from British Columbia. Those are BC plates. Educational and entertaining video as usual.

[@strokersteve468]

That would explain the manac mudflap.

[@roadtrain5910]

pintle hook not used as hitch on converter dollies (only on pig . pup or super dog trailers with body truck pulling it)we use ring feeders (ring feder) with tow ring on draw bar and has less play than over pintle hook or big ball b/train isn't a b/double its 2 short trailers with dolly in the middle or pocket road train my preference to drive is road train doubles or triple I hate b/doubles they don't turn well rather have a B-A-B road train no a/section as a lead better under a dolly

[@juststuffwithwolfe4482]

My pop knows who made the road train And what about single ?

[@martincolvill5453]

Drove B-Trains here in the west and Canada for many years. My favorite configuration.

[@sherlock8627]

We don’t use pintle hooks on road trains. We use ringfeeders. Pintle hooks on road trains have illegal for 30 years. You will find pintle hooks on body and dogs. And yes I run a road train .watch my channel to see what I do.

[@jordyking597]

Dose anyone know why Australian trucks and trailers tend to use Dayton styled wheeles over say a budd or hub center?

[@HJZ75driver]

Easier to change in the bush. And lighter

[@audoinxr6372]

They getting phased out. Rarer to see on modern trucks.

[@aidenh2563]

@dragon bros when was the last time you saw spiders on a brand new truck? Most new trucks sold here have 10 stud other than a couple of Kenworths and Western Stars.

[@audoinxr6372]

I seen a T909 with them at CMV trucks the other day. But even then. They not common anymore. Only really see them on old 80s era stuff. Hell our old Flat bed has them still haha.

[@scottpaine8152]

They have a heavier load rating! More bang for the buck!

[@randyronny7735]

North Dakota is trying to allow A-Triple trains in the state. They are also trying to get neighboring states do do the same.

[@bryanfleming9226]

If they do, I might come over on a working holiday.

[@life1042]

Matty male or female ?

[@MrXstatic87]

I'm an Aussie truck driver, if anyone has any questions ask away

[@MrXstatic87]

@William Underwood naa mate they were before my time sorry

[@andrewhallett-patterson9778]

@William Underwood Twin stick Mack gearboxes, commonly found in the B series, are known in Australia as a 'Joey Box', a reference to a kangaroo and her baby, called a Joey. Simply allows upper and lower ratio selection. My family transport company had 14 trucks engaged in the South Australian mining industry. My dad has restored 2 to orginal condition as presented when purchased. The trick to use was to be able to change ratios by putting your arm thru the steering wheel, the joey stick knob in your inner elbow, returning your hand to the wheel to retain control whilst changing gears with your other hand which is now across your chest. Making sure air pressure is at maximum to engage the pneumatic assisted hydraulic clutch, you double declutch every gear, up and down. It helps if you're a contortionist!!.

[@losidude05]

How much horsepower do most of the trucks that pull those setups have? I assume Cummins is a popular engine?

[@Apocalypse_Cow]

Do you have to use DEF?

[@Apocalypse_Cow]

You are the only person who says 10k or 30k. Why do you do this? Just curious.

[@joerangel611]

Good morning Great video Thanks for allowing some comments Pre trip inspection must be a key task on this configuration There are bad news in some countries because the lack of maintenance on B-trains Thanks

[@chrisbiewer-rallye-info]

Sorry, but there are definitely no road trains in Germany. There are laws on max length so strict, that we only have cabover trucks, rather than the beautiful American long nose ones.

[@richardd5695]

Anyone else feel sorry for those poor diffs and gearboxes? They must take a hell of a belting pulling those huge weights!!

[@evolveausevolveaus]

Great vid - correct info 👌🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@michaelh5156]

US: 80,000lbs that's it! AU: More!

[@12121149]

Mate Bill at Brambles, helped design the B double.

[@danielaguirre2516]

I remember calling the T900 the Australian W900, and that was enough to upset somebody for no reason..

[@HJZ75driver]

We have a W model. And its completely different to yours

[@audoinxr6372]

Aussie truck lovers are a fragile bunch.

[@jeromeflaherty2069]

They're completely different trucks. Maybe the T900 Classic is somewhat comparable, but from what I've been able to find only the W900B style cab is the somewhat shared part.

[@audoinxr6372]

@dragon bros They get offended by everything. I drive a Volvo FH12 B double and I see it everywhere. Other truckies complaining about everything. Hell some cry at the idea of AMT boxes and disk brakes

[@kenoath5650]

STRALIA

[@rebelguy9487]

STRAYA!

[@audoinxr6372]

One thing that hasn't been brung up yet, but might in future video. Is the weird combo of American, Japanese and European trucks that we have. Like in North America, you get an American Volvo and some Isuzus. Im Europe KW and WS is rare as hell. In asia, American and European trucks aint too common. In Aus our most popular trucks are Kenworth, Volvo, Mercedes, Westen star, Isuzu, Scania, UD and Mitsubishi.

[@hyballs]

Road trains ae normally not allowed on the East coast of Australia but 'B' doubles are. There is quite a few regulations so I am not going to list them here. There are permits issued for some jobs on a limited basis. In NSW it's pretty open for road trains West of the towns Griffith and Dubbo and Moree. In Victoria around Mildura in the North West their allowed and (not 100% sure....but) S.A. 3 trailer rigs West and North of Port Augusta on the trans Aussie route and 'B' doubles OK in the Northern suburbs of Adelaide. I've been retired for many years but I do know there are more regulations today than back then!