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“TATRA 815-7 6x6” by _fefe
• TATRA 815-7 6x6
“Tatra 111” by Bosko Moris
• Tatra 111
“Tatra 141 výroba” by veteranCScom
• Tatra 141 výroba
“Tatra 111 - Střihni to k hospodě! No tak děléj!” by Bidži Rám
• Tatra 111 - Střihni to...
“Tatra 111 uháňa (1958)” by jaffarski
• Tatra 111 uháňa (1958)
“Tatra 111 D 030 (autobager) (1957)” by jaffarski
• Tatra 111 D 030 (autob...
“Tatra 147 DC5 (1956)” by jaffarski
• Tatra 147 DC5 (1956)
“Tatra 111, 128, 141 v bahně (in the mud)” by Klokan Jack
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“ZAHÁJENÍ SEZÓNY 2013 VE VTM LEŠANY - TATRA 111” by Filip Vetter
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“Tatra 111” by AUCTION 24
• Tatra 111
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“Tatra 111 C” by mapurka
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“Motor Tatra 111” by Peter BB
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“Tatra T141, podvalník P50, tank T34” by Vojenské muzeum Králíky
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“Tatra 111 bagr, Tatra 147 DC5” by Klokan Jack
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“Motorový vůz M131.1454 Hurvínek Tatra 4K Odjezd Chropyně” by Marek Petrů
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“Praga V3S - výroba a testovanie (1962)” by jaffarski
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“Tatra 111” by MK Garage
• Tatra 111
“TATRA 111 C/ TATRA KOLOS/PRAGA RN/RND-VETERÁN TOUR MANÍN- XVII” by TATRA-DANIEL KARAS
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“Tatra 111 - podvozek” by Klokan Jack
• Tatra 111 - podvozek
“TATRA 111 reklama” by tvalsova
• TATRA 111 reklama
“Start Tatry 111” by Marek Suchý
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[@hfvhf987]

Am i the only person that spent the entire video thinking about wheel/suspension geometry? lol

[@halfnelson6115]

I was thinking about the air cooled v12 with the 7 piece roller bearing crank and 3 camshafts. The drive train is also pretty sweet. This thing oozes cool from bumper to bumper.

[@martinleska4292]

Its little bit weird, because older Tatras (before air suspension) has inner wheels in the air without load. Only outer half of outer wheels has proper contact with road.

[@bocahdongo7769]

It's basically those VW "independent" suspension, but on steroid because it directly attach to large single pipe that act as main chassis (again, A PIPE) And on top of having the shaft and diff inserted to those large pipe frame, because they could

[@fidelcatsro6948]

I was thinking about all the fuel we could save by powering these trucks with built in mini nuclear powerplants that drive them with steam and electric motors

[@muhammadanassiddiki5753]

no, I've been in paradox/confusion about it for a long time. Tatra calls/claims this to be their unique/iconic/signature centre tube chassis/powertrain design !!

[@fastinradfordable]

Imagine a winter so harsh you had to rebuild your engine after: Every time.

[@sneauxday7002]

yakutsk is no joke bro, coldest city on earth

[@oadka]

I mean it was a diesel so they had no choice but to leave it running (atleast back in the day before glow plugs). After that much runtime a rebuild is understandable.

[@ThatOneGuyWithTheEye]

​@@oadkacould just park it in their living room?

[@rohlicek3884]

when you think about it Czechoslovakia was the ´´backbone´´ of the USSR, we exported a lot of electric locomotives, trucks , trams and buses and i am sure that its possible to find even more things we exported all around the world like Trolleybuses

[@horeageorgian7766]

That is BS. Go learn what the duties of every country was in the Comeconn. Aside that, the USSR imported almost nothing, they produced everything themselves. Only industrial product was busses from Hungary that they imported and some optics from the GDR.

[@saderuscz]

​@@horeageorgian7766 From the pin to the reactor! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZnaYZKNfah2jbMsi=qfT2IBQ278WBJBfC

[@ondrejklubal1282]

@@horeageorgian7766 It's not BS. For example Czechoslovakia exported something like 11000 T3 trams into USSR. That's for that USSR imported almost nothing. Check here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tatra_T3#T3SU

[@nadahere]

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[@user-tb2mf9mf2c]

and you invented the volkswagen beatle, design stolen by the nazis.

[@Xsidon]

all the best wishes from Poland to all of my fellow czechs! Tatra is trully something to behold in person. Your country is great keep it up!

[@Flies2FLL]

I flew with a guy from the Czech Republic about 24 years ago and he had an actual Tatra car, one of the last built. He raved about the thing, apparently it was brilliantly engineered. You did have to drive it carefully though... Great video!

[@DigitalJedi]

If anything I owned was one of the last of its kind, I'd use it carefully too!

[@cdjxwubcyex]

What do you mean with one of the last built? You can buy a brand new 2024. Tatra truck right now..

[@cdjxwubcyex]

OK, maybe you mean passenger car, those were made till early 2000.

[@Flies2FLL]

@@cdjxwubcyex Yes, it was a car. I cannot remember the model number but he showed me a picture, it looked kind of boxy.

[@Papinak2]

​@@Flies2FLL it probably was T700 or T613-4. They were brilliantly engineered - in 70's. As with other socialist products, Tatra never got funds to develop a true successor (and built proper, modern assembly line), and unlike Skoda, it was never bought by a western company that would implement modern technologies. T700 was last attempt to modernize the T613, but mid 90's luxury car without airbags, ABS and other safety systems, built on a 70's platform, never had a chance.

[@Damien.D]

A "Tatra" should be a genericized name for "off road truck". Never knew they made V12, I thought their whole business was powered by their legendary V8. Something tells me that the Tatra museum is a must see for any mechanical nerd....

[@VisioRacer]

The V12 was a platform for other engines. Later on, there was another V12 in the 813 and also 815 which was used for a V8 and a V10 development as well as a twin-turbo V12 variant.

[@riso11211]

The V12 even powered some small locomotives

[@davidvavra9821]

Tatra make V18 too 😏

[@justapeasant8949]

Notice the positive camber. When under full payload, it would become neutral or negative. Clever👓👌

[@siraff4461]

Its also great for offroad because the less weight on any given swing axle means far more positive camber which makes the contact patch smaller and increases surface pressure. You can see it in a lot of offroad videos weather they are loaded or empty - even wheels with pretty much no weight on them still dig in and find traction. That and the backbone style chassis which allows more lateral flex yet less longitudinal flex made them some of the best offroad trucks ever.

[@tallll70]

@@siraff4461 but tire wear had to suffer

[@justapeasant8949]

@@tallll70 Without any cargo, tire wear is minimal. When loaded, the wheels would sit in a correct position.

[@tallll70]

@@justapeasant8949 i see, thank you... my dad actually drove Tatras for 35 years mostly 603s once while they asked him to drive 137s tankers during driver shortages, but i don't remember much details on big trucks

[@25aspooner]

Reminds me of the Ford TTB front axle. They are ok to drive. Not the greatest road manners. Off-road guys like them.

[@siraff4461]

Lots of love for Tatra. The cars, trucks - they are all cool.

[@J_S209]

One of suppliers has one, he delivers bulk dolomite. He found it at a clearing sales with a low mileage, it’s one of the most amazing and practical light trucks I’ve ever seen, very clever machine.

[@marekkovar3963]

well known fact when you ran out of fuel, you used oil from its motor, it didnt have any problem with burning oil and the motor didnt broke

[@calholli]

You can do that with Ford 7.3L Powerstroke engines too

[@staples138]

Mechanical pumps are a helluva drug

[@thebluebluestone]

@@calholli No you can't, They use HEUI injectors which need 3,000 (ish) PSI of oil pressure, So no oil means no start.

[@calholli]

@@thebluebluestone I agree.. so there must have been at least a little oil in it. But it was off the stick and leaking everywhere and running wide open like that for 20 minutes doing burnouts and roasting tires and trying to break stuff. Also they hold four gallons of oil; so if you're really low, the oil will heat up like crazy, because it's used to running on that huge reserve.... and there was no water in it. The guy was even pouring beer down the intake and going nuts on it. lol. It wouldn't die

[@calholli]

@@thebluebluestone Look up "stub truck" and "zip ties and biased plies" --- and look through their videos, and you'll find them trying to kill the 7.3L engines. They are virtually unbreakable for whatever reason. Partly because they are nerfed for power quite a bit when stock; and are just over built otherwise.. I've seen both guys pin it wide open and just leave it there.. and they just keep going and don't die. The zip-ties guy runs old used motor oil as fuel a lot of times; he'll just mix in a few gallons of diesel into a big tank of old oil and run it just like that. Runs great. I've seen a lot of people pour straight ATF transmission fluid into the tank also; helps clean injectors I guess............ and the guy running it out of oil was on the older IDI 7.3L engine anyway.. not the powerstroke

[@fredgt45]

Ive always thought Tatra is one of the most interesting motor company there is around to this day. Would love to drive those trucks

[@jonasghafur4940]

the modular, single cylinder heads are a dang smart idea to meet the needs of it’s time

[@popuptoaster]

Fairly common even today in larger commercial vehicle engines (The Scania i drive has them) and pretty much standard in the big stuff like large boats and generators, the old Gardener engine in my boat design was made with heads in 1,2,3 and 4 cylinder sizes and they'd build a crankcase to fit whatever combination was required to get the right cylinder number.

[@jonasghafur4940]

@@popuptoaster the more you know!

[@MRSketch09]

@@popuptoaster Yeah, but I assume your in Europe.. In America, mfg... have bamboozled & did everything they can, to save a penny.. So your Diesel trucks are better spec wise, from what I've read...

[@V8AmericanMuscleCar]

My old turbo diesel Jeep has 4 heads, one for every cylinder. But they are not cheap.

[@mjouwbuis]

@@V8AmericanMuscleCarsounds like they used a VM engine? VM used to use separate heads on all of their light Diesel engines as well.

[@peterpower0495]

My dad always talked about his love for Tatra trucks from when he grew up in Slovakia. I got to go see Czech republic and Slovakia last year and I wish i could've grown up there it just felt right.

[@VisioRacer]

We can see newer Tatras from time to time, the 815 mostly, but not much. However, the Tatra is a common fire department truck around here and that is so nice to see. Awesome trucks, though never had that pleasure to experience one

[@Pepadai]

Yearly 80s. I was working in Tatra - assembling 8-10-12 cylinder engines many w/twin turbos.

[@JiriDrkula]

Tatras are great trucks, I wish that I owned one of those 8 x 8 here in Kentucky.

[@nightstorm16]

Ah my fellow Tatra fanboy has posted! Love it - so underrated

[@sporkybutterz]

Tatras have been dominating the dakar for years. Granted these are specific purpose designed race trucks but showing up year after year and decimating the competition is a testament to their toughness

[@RS-vu3df]

See, some comments about simple engineering. Well that is not the case. Look how cleverly the differential is up stream of the crownwheels, built as a planetary gear.

[@VisioRacer]

It may seem simple now, but along with the engine, it was all cutting-edge tech in the 1940s for sure

[@govardhanmore1819]

Had the opportunity to ride on one of the newer Tatra.....beast of a truck and even though it was taken out of storage after 2.5 years for a long road trip .....it didn't skip a beat .....i loved every minute of this ride ...

[@ramadhanisme7]

Always fascinated to see that unique independent suspension in action

[@michaelguerin56]

Great video. Thank you. Worth being a Patron. Have a good year. A small number of Tatra trucks have been used here in NZ by quarry operators. Nowadays the heavy quarry trucks tend to be either pivot steer-typically Volvo-for hard rock quarries OR trucks like the Iveco Astra brand for river terrace quarries where the gravel is simply dug out of the ground; and slope gradients are much more gentle than the hard rock quarries where blasting is required.

[@deltavee2]

Tatra trucks are famous for their toughness and reliability. I love watching their 6 and 8 wheel drive prime movers doing impossible things in off-road heavy-duty truck competitions. Many are ugly as sin but twice as much fun! In the Paris-Dakar Rallly they did well as service trucks and there more than a few that were actually competing in their own class! Very, very Impressive 4-wheeled machines and they did well in a rally where just finishing was an achievement. I put 125,000 km on an air-cooled 1,000cc V-twin shaft-drive motorcycle.. The engine was bulletproof and all I had to replace was the clutch at 86,000km plus the usual brake pads and tires (which I switched to street stickies for peg-dragging purposes). That's it. I love air cooled and shaft-driven, it's a combo that should be used more often. This is a paen to air cooling and rugged simplicity but It was a '99 Yammie Virago and it never ever let me down.

[@androidemulator6952]

What a beast of a truck!. Clever air cooling for use in frozen Siberia. Learnt something new today ! ;)

[@user-gw4ij9ds2b]

Thanks for uploading this, these early Tatra trucks are virtually unknown in my country, The Netherlands. Nice to see some of the history of them!

[@jetaddict420]

Wat zeg je nou man elke liefhebber van zwaar matrieel kent de tatra 8x8 in ieder geval

[@user-gw4ij9ds2b]

Ja, die wel. Ik bedoel de allereerste modellen met neus die hij hier laat zien. Die kende ik nog niet, jij wel dan?@@jetaddict420

[@user-gw4ij9ds2b]

Ik bedoelde de 111 en vroegere modellen. Ik kende ze nog niet, jij wel?

[@Fishsticks187]

A wonderful video as always, but there is one thing around the 3:00 mark I thought I should mention. In English, the term 'over engineered' carries a negative connotation, meaning that a machine is unnecessarily complex in its design, which the Tatra most certainly is not. I believe the term you are looking for here is 'overbuilt', which refers to a machine that is constructed to a degree of durability that would be considered overkill when compared to industry standards (e.g. Toyota 2JZ, Datsun L24 Mercedes straight sixes, BMW flat twin, etc.) I really don't mean to nitpick, just something to take note of it you like!

[@VisioRacer]

Thank you for the explanation, did not know that!

[@victorcontreras3368]

I was really impressed seeing the Tatra truck which looked like our Deuce and a half, pulling the heavy tank on that trailer!

[@Gator-357]

I drove a Tatra 618 fuel truck in the Army for almost a year. It was the best truck I ever drove both on and off road. It would go anywhere and never broke down and was easy to work on. If I was to ever get such a truck, I would choose a Tatra above all others.

[@DungeonMetal]

Much love for Tatra and Skoda

[@gordonwallin2368]

Amazing! Cheers from the Pacific West Coast of Canada.

[@donaldhipple4921]

Huge roller bearings on the outside of the crankshaft counterweights. Serious bearing speed, no wonder that to peak rpm kept coming down for reliability. I don't know of any other engine design that used that main bearing method.

[@gergatron7000]

It looks like a great idea for simplicity (crankcase is one piece with no caps) but I see no way of providing bearing preload, which would be crucial in such a high-load area. They could have possibly used opposed tapered races with threaded internal nuts to provide said preload, but that would introduce more unwanted complexity to the manufacturing process. In saying all this, the author did mention that the battlefield lifespan was only expected to be 6 hours.

[@donaldhipple4921]

Their machining ability to hold a tolerance at such a large diameter through all seven main journals is the question, but for rolling bearings elements zero clearance is as tight as it gets. Less then zero or interference fit will quickly fail.

[@gergatron7000]

@@donaldhipple4921 all tapered bearings that take a radial load must have a preload. Think of wheel bearings for example. All materials have an amount of flex in them, thus why preload is needed; to allow the rollers to maintain full contact with the cup and inner race when within load parameters. Differential bearings are another example, with preload to the housing obtained either through shims or adjusting wheels. I'm a heavy vehicle mechanic with 29 years' experience, plus a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. If a tapered bearing experiences any kind of clearance, it will wear in that one tiny spot where the rollers are contacting instead of spreading the load evenly across the race.

[@donaldhipple4921]

They don't seem to be tapered rollers. Plane rollers or balls are generally used in high surface speed applications. Zero clearance, only the outer shells will be clamped in some cases or press fit. Think wheel bearings on bicycles not trucks.

[@Varinki]

Pretty much any engine with a tunnel crankcase like the Maybach MD870. That had a 200mm stroke. The 6 cylinder version of the Tatra 111 engine used in Praga trucks could do 2100/2200rpm later on.

[@MrBigPipesYT]

What a beast! Soviet-era eastern bloc off-road technology is interesting as areas of those nations have some of the most extreme temperatures and terrain on the planet. They needed very capable and reliable trucks to support their industries yet didn't have open access to western technology and resources. It's also interesting to see early adaptations of independent suspension. Suspension has to be one of the slower evolving aspects of automobiles. In my experience, the nicest riding vehicles I've ridden/drove had independent suspension. In the off-road world seems like solid axle has been the preferred method due to simplicity/cost, however independent suspension offers the smoothest ride out there at a consumer level. Comes down to picking the right tool for the job. Cool truck, thanks for sharing.

[@CaptHollister]

To answer your question: I think you'll find that another off-road truck that was widely appreciated beyond its borders was the CMP (Canadian Military Pattern). These trucks were widely appreciated by the allies who received the more than half-million that Canada provided to them.

[@KorbenDalasCZ]

God, it's an ugly car :D, certainly good and reliable but ugly :D

[@colmanbaldwinson9091]

I think this is one of the best videos you've ever made, well done

[@user-mc4xy4ll3x]

Always fascinated to see that unique independent suspension in action. Always fascinated to see that unique independent suspension in action.

[@Hydrogenblonde]

Those Tatra trucks are amazing.

[@carlosizz89]

This truck survive Siberia, this proper truck!

[@amirlach]

Seen many of these Tatra gravel box trucks in action while working for Calgary Overseas in Siberia 1993-4. They were like giant dune buggies.

[@Maximatik]

Татра реально выдающийся грузовик!

[@MrSuwds]

Cóż za fantastyczny film! Gratulacje Polko. Pozdrowienia z Brazylii.

[@Spyre_aint_it]

I live in Czechia, and it is not uncommon for us to see a tatra 815 hauling sand up the road. The sound of an air cooled diesel v12 is very familiar to me.

[@nupagadii5834]

I remember my father who was Engineer in big building company and He loved TATRA's truck. Best ever out of commie block countries....

[@61rampy65]

Very interesting information about Tatra trucks! I love Tatra cars, but did not know about their trucks. The idea of swing axles front and back is questionable, but it sure looks like it worked. Great video!

[@keysersoze7876]

Do not forget the glorious Praga V3S!😉

[@VisioRacer]

Yes, once I will dedicate a video just for it

[@arichithechimericvelvetwol84]

As an air-cooled enthusiast and collecter, I now want to aquire this vehicle I've never heard of before. Likely gonna need to save up for a bit, though, given that they're the pride of multiple countries.

[@hotrodmercury3941]

I have a small collection of Czechoslovak items that were manufactured. Things like tools or surplus, stuff like that. Even my personal handgun is Czechoslovak. They made incredibly reliable things, only when these designs were being built by other countries in the middle east or wherever, they would skimp on materials or quality control. The fakes always fail, the real ones don't seem to ever fail. I know a guy who bought one of these Tatra's trucks (V8), he was real big on imports and made a good chunk of cash. He got this one at an auction where it was being sold, just out of the blue from some guys collection here in the US. Along side this, he had a Yugo too! He ended up selling it to an auction again where it went for a crazy amount of money. He used it for his overlanding. Fun fact though, the US had the American Truck Company which had knockdown kits for Tatra trucks that could be built. They were rebadged and only sold to military or government, they had Cummins turbo engines and are plenty rare.

[@larspersson8874]

Good video! Best regards from sweden 🇸🇪

[@DarrenBoxhall]

That rear wheel camber when unloaded is driving me insanely hahaha

[@ffwingman329]

Bro this channel is amazing!

[@connarcomstock161]

As a North American it's *very weird* to see a big truck with independent suspension. Also this engine is making my brain go reeee 75* bank angle, aluminium *DOMED* pistons, a roller bearing crank, aluminium heads, 5(!) rings, air cooling, 3 cams run by gears, 2 injection pumps in the V, dry sump lubrication, like... WHAT?! All this, 14.8 L, making only 225hp and 550lbft of torque, and it only lasts *6 HOURS* my brain is melting.

[@VisioRacer]

Old tech can be fascinting!

[@eozcompany9856]

The 6 hour lifespan is a bit of a "joke", it's just based on the calculations done by Wehrmacht during WW2 expecting that, on average, it might only live for 6 hours before it gets destroyed by enemy fire. These engines are normally known for their surprising reliability. Many of the old 225 hp trucks made during WW2 were still sporting their original engines as late as the early 60s. Of course by that point most would get overhauled during which point they'd detune the engine down to either 180 or 200 hp to further increase reliability. Otherwise, the power output is more than respectable for an early 40s diesel engine. Also, it's not just weird from the US point of view, Soviet mechanics were confused by these, the USSR manual for these was literally twice the thickness of the Czech and German manuals. They made sure to explain how everything worked first so that the typical half illiterate Soviet mechanic used to solid axles and flathead gas engines knew what was going on. Compared to that, Central Europe was full of air-cooled diesel trucks, Czechoslovaks, of course, had the Tatra and also Praga (which used Tatra engines, their most famous Praga V3S had an inline 6 that was literally a half of this V12). East Germans had Robur, West Germans had Deutz and Austrians Steyr, all air-cooled diesels.

[@connarcomstock161]

@@eozcompany9856 I thank you for this.

[@petrfindejs6621]

Tatra was in ocupied country during the war and people usually build everything as bad as posible for enemies.

[@gillespriod5509]

6 hours at full RPM Is not bad! Try revving your car in First Gear for more than 15 minutes😂

[@shemreed]

I noticed Slavic's Mastermind in Great Genes in them. Am American born. Ours great grandparents were from Slovakia. Thought of everything required good stuffs to made. PRIDE be part Slavic's families. 🙏🏼🤟

[@GIGABACHI]

Good job, Visio. 😃👍

[@Kjubanator]

"Sání" a "Výfuk" - Já tě miluju! :D

[@tombaumann1529]

Very interesting, thank you 👍😊

[@scottstempmail9045]

Dude, it's TATRA; They're fucking awesome.

[@Apoc_Bone_Daddy]

Tatra literally best truck ever

[@whiteboundry]

very informative and enjoyable

[@tonyppe]

Wait did that train just change gears? 😂

[@wytreeey3645]

There are still modern passenger trains around the Czech border and eastern Germany with gear changing transmissions powered by diesel engines. ODEG has some.

[@tonyppe]

@@wytreeey3645 lol I wonder how does the clutch work and Is it a wet clutch or do they just have really low ratios to minimise slippage or what. Mind blown :) historically, trains might have been engine and electric and the motor directly powering the wheels, like in England. Thanks was even done on busses

[@wytreeey3645]

@@tonyppe I only rode in these trains, and didn't see under the hood (so to speak). The transmission sounded like an automatic. So I'm guessing a planetary gearset?

[@TuvozAmerica_AsuaVozAmerica]

Muy buen video, como antes se hacian los vehiculos duraderos. Saludos desde la costa norte del estado de Sap Paulo.

[@Billman87]

Brilliant content. The video ends abruptly.

[@danbeyer6333]

Another great video as usual. Dan from Idaho😊

[@BlackCat-nv5sf]

Thanks VR.

[@craigthepony6259]

this makes me want to own a military truck as a daily driver now xd

[@vasilenegulici6146]

Strong Car❤😂 ..Powerfull Engime😊❤ Hello from România 😊

[@bobroberts2371]

Time 820 " Praga truck " Also note that Praga currently makes a race car , the R1 .

[@hrbek555]

Na přechodu pro chodce, Tatra drtí důchodce!

[@adityabiswas106]

Gotta study these air cooled engines. These must be reliable otherwise they would not have been reputable. Tatra sure is something

[@tanksouth]

Excellent English. Thank you

[@shamboshlamboz3274]

the individual blocks is a genius idea you dont have to throw out the entire block

[@johncunningham4820]

It is Tatra's SUSPENSION/ DRIVELINE that is Truly of note . Truthfully the Engines were a bit " Ordinary " .

[@gergatron7000]

By today's standards, yes. But when you look at other diesels of the time, they had similar performance and longevity.

[@user-ym4xy6us5e]

Jeez check out that extreme camber angle!

[@djcjr1x1]

Czech engineering always impresses me the more I learn about it. They made one of the best light tanks and tank destroyer based on it in WW2 also.🤓

[@gregparrott]

Thumbs up for the presentation. The fully independent suspension is the most interesting aspect I've seen from ANY truck in the past. (2:07 to 2:37)

[@TheAllMightyGodofCod]

Built it a monument but apparently forgot to use it for one of its intended porpoises: building a proper road. Ok, no problem, maybe the truck deserves the monument more than the people deserve a paved road.

[@jamesengland7461]

... in Siberia? Come on. They barely had enough concrete for that platform.

[@thatladfromthe40s82]

They don't need proper roads when they drive these trucks!

[@TheAllMightyGodofCod]

@@thatladfromthe40s82 aren't you embarrassed by posting such a stupid comment? Do you think what? The average Vlad drives a Tata to work in the factory? That the average Svetlana takes her kids to school in a Tata? That your babshuka drives a Tata to go to the market to buy potatoes? 🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦

[@fidelcatsro6948]

Im inspired to make Tatra air cooled superbikes after watching this!

[@bocahdongo7769]

V8 one, 3.4L revving up to 12000 RPM The engine is just dangling there😊

[@fidelcatsro6948]

@@bocahdongo7769 id rather have a square 4 cylinder diesel aircooled with crankshafts in opposed spinning order to counter the vibrations with supercharged induction of course...inspired by kawasaki H2 and Walterwolf RG, i will call mine Waltercat!😺👍

[@hermandegroot1946]

KZbin: Moto Guzzi with Tatra V8 engine

[@andrewallen9993]

Germany and Porsche also copied Tatra and Hans Ledwinkas designs to make the VW beetle.

[@VisioRacer]

It is true

[@w210black]

YALL GIVE THIS MAN MORE LIKES AND SHARES

[@Fvck_Y0u_Sad1Q_K]

The only thing I knew Tatra for before watching this was tank engines in 1930's German armored vehicles. Real eye opener into a name I should know a lot more about.

[@VisioRacer]

Tatra is a marvel. Their later trucks, such as 148, 813 or 815 are amazing. Not to forget the road cars like the 603

[@johnackerlind4707]

No question these Tatra six wheel drive trucks are the most sophisticated in the world. I don’t know why these Czechs were so far ahead of everyone else. In the late 60s and early 70s the European motocross motorcycles or the dominant force. The CZ motocross bike was the choice of more world champions than any other European make. The Tatra engines are unlike anything I have ever seen way ahead of their time.

[@HK-uq9by]

Czech were good in electrical industry too. But I still do not understand what is a point of having separate suspension on heavy duty trucks? If this was a good concept Mercedess, Volvo and others would have adopted it

[@InstabilityControl]

Babe wake up, VisioRacer uploaded

[@piotrsolinski9758]

Great info. Thanks and greetings from Poland.

[@BurchellAtTheWharf]

Willie's Jeep go devil😅

[@oscarzt1652]

8:02 a v12 manual train? hell yeah

[@johnlock2672]

I guess it is not without reason that I can still sometimes see a few Tatras on the road in Slovakia

[@joe125ful]

Yeah Tatra is awesome!

[@raccoonvallie]

Need cool stuff like that here in the USA 😢

[@joshspurlock3631]

I am going to need to buy one of these somehow.

[@kurtissexton3801]

When designing a truck for sub temps. It is not easy. A breakdown spells death in those temps.

[@kettlebellcarnivore-vr5cw]

Love these Trucks!

[@OfficialRainsynth]

The unwritten rule about these trucks stll applies: "Tatra nezná bratra." Or "Tatra knows no brother."

[@jasonga]

They made a V8 sports car as well!!!

[@skaraborgcraft]

That looks exactly the same as a Deutz V12 in a late 50s steel rescue boat.

[@chrisbarnes2823]

Keep it simple worked well here.

[@greglockyer4335]

Just makes me want to buy one just because it's so different and 😎 cool 👍

[@fredtracy3931]

7:53 I would love to take a ride on that train! 🚃

[@cyberfox981]

Pat and Mat engineering. As a kid I seen this two as genius in making things and problem solving =)

[@OYisit]

Air cooled truck engines and swing axle diffs sound strange to a westerner but considering arctic circle conditions they are great fit for this application.

[@hermannschonbachler4481]

Do a clip about Steyr Pinzgauer, similar constraint but small truck!

[@jamesjoyce5611]

ahoy, that Tatra museum is very good

[@deltavee2]

During the occupation the Tatra rear-engined aerodynamic cars were kept aside as special cars for the occupier's high command in Czechoslovakia. The Czechs knew of the treacherous handling and the quiet plan aided a number of the recipients qualifying for ultimate Darwin Awards until they were specifically forbidden from driving them once the occupiers realized that the cars were actually lethal.

[@georgeszilva1223]

Way cool engineering!

[@askme5805]

As a Czech I understand why Slovakian guy makes video about Moravian machine, but I used drive shortly as young in army Tatra so does Kraz and Kraz was from my point of view in terrain better better(maybe due a wider tires?). Towing was fifty fifty.

[@Mephistopholies]

The TOUGHEST region of our Earth is where the TOUGHEST trucks come from. Not a surprise...

[@Tom--Ace]

Czech Republic is definitely not the toughest region on earth It is more a combination of Slavic practicality with German obsessiveness (Czechs are Slavs that were part of the German kingdoms for a thousand years)