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IVECO's 44 tonne IVECO S-Way 500 CNG 6x2 is making its debut at 2025 Road Transport Expo (RTX) today (24 June).
The Scania 111 "Jacaré" is one of the most legendary trucks in Brazil’s history. Launched in 1975, it earned the nickname Jacaré—Portuguese for “alligator”,due to its distinctive long nose and rugged ...
In its purest form, a 6x2 chassis configuration is a three-axle tractor with power going to just one of the tandem rear axles. Put another way, only two of the six wheel positions are powered.
There's a good reason why most of the semi-trucks on the road are rear-wheel drive. ... Two of the most popular setups are the 6x4 and 6x2. A 6x4 configuration gives power to both rear axles.
The Truck Blue Book says a late-model 6x2 tractor is worth about $11,000 less than a 6x4, and for 2007-09 models it’s worth $5,500 less in residual value. But 2004-06 tractors are worth $700 ...
Are 6x2 axle configurations a good way to boost the efficiency of heavy-duty trucks, or do the complications outweigh the benefits? The answer varies from one fleet to another.
6x2 axles are best suited for long-haul operations, but stories about drivers having to call tow to move a truck just 2 or 3 feet because the drive axles slipped off the pavement and can't get ...
When it comes to tractor units and Mercedes-Benz trucks, ... The 18 tonners are available as 4x2’s and 4x4’s, the 26 tonners available as 6x2, 6x4 and 6x6 axle combination.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Volvo Trucks is expanding its Remote Diagnostics platform to monitor its proprietary I-Shift automated manual transmission. Remote Diagnostics, launched in 2012, proactively ...
Scania introduces trucks with 10 km of all-electric range. Scania presents at the 2018 IAA its new L 320 6x2 truck, available in two versions - hybrid and plug-in hybrid.Both seem similar ...
There's a good reason why most of the semi-trucks on the road are rear-wheel drive. ... Two of the most popular setups are the 6x4 and 6x2. A 6x4 configuration gives power to both rear axles.