"Heavy Haulage through the years"

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there doesn’t look like much ballast on the two units
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The front one’s got what looks like a fair lump of concrete, over the drive. The second one doesn’t need ballast, it has a dolly on the turntable, imposing max legal weight on the drive.

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I saw that lump but is that big enough for 3 axles?
I think I’ve seen bigger lumps on fewer axles. Or am I wrong?

And it appears that the next last axle on both units is a sleeper, (the hubs look different) so why have the lump so far back? Weight on the dead axle is just useless.

Been into that sort of thing for a long time-used to drop empty containers in their yard-seemed to have all sorts going on.

It’s America -don’t expect sense or logic!
See past president! :thinking: :laughing: :cowboy_hat_face:

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They seem to have 2 web sites: Our Fleet - Brindley Transport and

Thanks Johnny, I thought I recognised the name from way back in my tipper days in the E.Mids. No mention of tippers now though I see but pleased to see them still thriving. :smiley:

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Peter Schöler photos.
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Some cracking motors in this vid. https://youtu.be/m7KrGsdZ8gM
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Wow Oiltreader - some really impressive motors. Thanks for sharing the link - https://youtu.be/m7KrGsdZ8gM !

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Hegmann-Transit - a fine German company. Their website.

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Credit to eastleighbusman for the photos.
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I’m not a 100% sure, but I think this was a one-off. After active service, it was parked up in a yard, and just very recently, the decision was made to restore it.

*edit; just watched that clip that you posted of it @spardo , most interesting.

They’re from Croatia I believe Johnny.

What’s providing the traction here Chris, do you remember?