Tony Posted January 10, 2019 Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 Container port or airport..... Looks kinda cool.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffers Posted January 10, 2019 Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 Direct replacement for conventional tractor. Failed for a few reasons. Article HERE. Unveiled at the 1983 Frankfurt Motor Show, the truck study featured a tractor unit that measured just 1,170 mm in height, covered completely by the trailer. The unusual design allowed for an 18-meter-long loading area and a total cargo volume of 150 cubic meters. Steinwinter's aim was to build a tractor that would help decrease the size and aerodynamic drag of a typical articulated truck. That would result in better fuel efficiency and increased cargo capacity — it's a wonder why the world's highways aren't filled with similar trucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 Seems from the article the flaws were unsolvable. I didn't think it was intended for the road so i can understand why drivers are concerned with the driving height. However it does seem ideal for cargo ports though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 Remarkably similar to an aircraft tug we had in the RAF, same kind of era as well, wouldnt like the driving position much though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 It was described as like driving an MX5 which i thought was very apt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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