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Old 11-06-2012, 01:27 PM   #1
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off topic but very cool

What has 3,000 HP, 10,000 fp of tq, weighs 1.5 Million pounds and drives on the highway?

Check out this video for the answer. Very cool! At least from a truckers point of view.


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Old 11-06-2012, 01:33 PM   #2
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Re: off topic but very cool

One puller/steerer and four pushers? Wow.


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Old 11-06-2012, 04:18 PM   #3
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Re: off topic but very cool

How big is the crew?

5 trucks, 5 drivers

4 steerable dollys (trailers?), 4 operators

Pilot vehicles - 4 more drivers

13+ in the crew.

852 miles, 11 days

4 separate trips

Dang.

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Old 11-06-2012, 05:49 PM   #4
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Cargo airship anybody?
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Old 11-07-2012, 06:49 AM   #5
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Nice! I actually saw this and passed it when they stopped at a wide spot east of Tonapah, NV. Very impressive!
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Old 11-07-2012, 09:14 AM   #6
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Cool video Gnar. Thanks for sharing!

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