Big Lorry Blog
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When is a bus not a bus? When its a Cloggie mobile Post Office wagon from the fifties
Eric Van Dijk has sent me these pics of of two unusual Dutch mobile Post Offices. The first is a 1939 Chevrolet. The second, says Eric, is very special 4x4 DAF model which was … more
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'Without trucks' video
The Towering Titan of Truck Tittle-Tattle (aka Nigel Hanwell at Volvo) has sent this to Biglorryblog. It’s great YouTube video from Volvo, and you know I think it should be shown to every kid … more
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Merc introduces the 'world's first' GPS cruise control
Mercedes Benz has introduced what it calls "Predictive Powertrain Control" cruise control for the new Actros which it says improves fuel consumption by three percent. The "forward looking"system, … more
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First of the largest on-highway trailers to be used in New Zealand were built in-house, says Peter Geany
"Kerry Hill in Rotorua managed to get a hold of my old mate Gordon Gallagher's photos and sent me a photo of one of our Crusaders that I bet most people have forgotten about, says Peter. "This has … more
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Kiwi haulier Burling Transport was a big fan of Internationals, says Trevor Jones
"Old Vic's recent photo of a working 3070 reminded me of this photo in my archives," says Trevor. "Burling Transport today is an almost totally Kenworth fleet, but back in the 80s Fred Burling was … more
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Old wagons keep on rolling down under, says 'the Old Vic' Hungerford
"I loved Trevor's photo of the old Mercedes 1924 still at work, so here's a bit of a follow on from there," writes Vic."We are a bit too busy at work at the moment for me to get out on my motorbike … more
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You're in the army now! Tatra DAF Phoenix joins up
Eric Van Dijk sent Biglorryblog this pic of aTatra DAF in military guise. Eric doesn't say where the image was taken or which army its destined for. No doubt soemeone in the anorak army … more
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Ancient Italians on parade...but what on earth is a PAVES wonders Biglorryblog?
Greetings oh beloved anorak army and with this weird wagon I think I've finally found something that even the Old Vic Hungerford hasn't driven (though you never know). Whilst wandering around the … more
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I wandered lonely as a ... Volvo FH16! XL Globtrotter is a first for Northern Ireland
V Fraser & Sons Ltd, based in Cookstown, County Tyrone, has taken delivery of this Volvo FH16-750 tractor unit from Volvo Truck & Bus dealer, Dennison Commercials. The truck is … more
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New Genlyon makes its debut at the Auto China exhibition. Its based on the Iveco Stralis, says Eric Van Dijk
"Genlyon was showing this new heavy truck at the ‘Auto China 2012' exhibition," writes Erik. " The truck is based on the Iveco Stralis. Genlyon is a joint-venture with Iveco and FTP. China is … more