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◊ 2011-05-20 05:54 |
Hino, most likely a 268. 2007 is the year these trucks were introduced to the U.S. market. http://www.hino.com/hino/story_592.php -- Last edit: 2011-05-20 05:57:53 |
◊ 2011-05-20 11:39 |
never seen this kind of design, more space for engine? -- Last edit: 2011-05-20 11:41:40 |
◊ 2011-05-22 14:18 |
Made for USA ? |
◊ 2011-06-28 06:08 |
Conventional cabs are the most common in North America. The driver is seated behind the engine, as in most passenger cars or pickup trucks.Cab-Over trucks are generally not very popular in North America. From Wiki, Although popular among United States heavy truckers and trucking companies during the 1970s because of strict length laws in many states, when those length laws were repealed, most heavy-truck makers moved to other body styles...Some drivers have complained ... that the shorter wheelbase in the COE semi-trucks gives a rougher ride than those with conventional cabs, as the driver's seat is above the front axle; and that the cabs tend to be noisier because the engine is directly below, though some of this is dependent on the amount of noise-dampening insulation used in the construction of the individual vehicle. Because of their flat front design, early COE semi-trucks had significantly worse aerodynamics than conventional tractors. Modern cab-over designs, in both semi-trucks and light- and medium-duty models, have improved aerodynamics significantly over early models, but often still have higher drag coefficients than their modern conventional-design counterparts. This works against fuel economy, and offsets some of the improvement in fuel consumption garnered from the lighter weight of the cab-over truck when running less than fully loaded. Although the tilting cab gives comparatively unobstructed access to the engine, its deployment causes unsecured items in the cab and sleeper (if equipped) to fall onto the windshield or under the instrument panel. |
◊ 2015-12-18 04:48 |
Origin is USA. |