I lived in Kansas City in the early 2000's and my wife's Dad worked at the Kenworth facility there (dealer, lots of drivers and companies that drive KW's brought them there for repairman upgrades.) I met a couple of Aussie and New Zelanders that were sent there to learn to work on them and drive them. They had 4 trucks that were built down under. Man those trucks had some serious power under the hood plus you could tell those KW's were built for serious hauling!
Seems like the 9 axle configuration on the double trailers is the usual over there. Tankers, logging trailers, flatbed, dryvans, even lowboys ! Lol ! Cool !
Great work on this video! I've been into videos about big rigs that look American for many years. That area of New Zealand looks very nice. I look forward to seeing more videos like this!
@@ENGLISH-u4w Hello again! Yep, I've been having some fun watching various RUclips videos about big rigs and railroad trains of the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand for a while. I remember having a blast with them back in early 2015, so it appears that I started getting back into it in late 2021.
Spent a week in Picton when a tropical typhoon had put a thick fog in the areas I intended to photograph on the South Island. The Eggs Benedict with NZ smoked salmon at the Seabreeze is "to die for." Kenworth has penetrated the Australian and NZ markets better than Peterbilt. I see a few Scanias here in Thailand.
It is and I'am lucky to be living in front of the marina nothing beats my view at home. Yup Aussies and Kiwis seem to love the Kenworths and I can't blame them. These are Australian built kenworths by the way as said in the description and I love their concept of cab overs compared ro the ones in the US to be honest. My next video would be European trucks and I got a few scanias on there, stay tuned. Cheers for viewing
@@donjaytv2088 Thanks,...I live at the base of a mountain that is a big tourist attraction with a famous temple on top, Scania coaches climb the mountain effortlessly. I think they have a 730HP engine. We stayed at the Yacht Club in Picton, not because we have a yacht but because the fog was so thick we chose the first lodging we found but the view of the bay is splendid.
Nine minutes in before we saw a Mack. And then there was JDH! A lot of Waimea's KW loggers seem similar paint scheme to RFH? Thank you for presenting - decent effort.
The NZ B-Train (hauler + two semi-trailers) now includes, the 'Super-B' (the Aussie B-Train equivalent known as the B-Double), with a longer secondary semi-trailer. So, alongside 'Truck & Trailers' and Semi-Trailers (Artics), NZ has some of the most diverse truck wheel and trailer arrangements in the world. The US '18-Wheeler' (semi), is nothing compared to the commonly seen 34 or 36-wheel B-Trains or even 32-wheeled Truck and Trailers at their maximum wheel count. Most NZ semi-trailers, are 3-axel (12-wheel) plus the hauler unit, which are almost always, twin rear axels (8 wheels) with 2 or 4 (tandem) steer wheels. But the 'semi's' also include, 4-axel (16-wheels), with the rear-most axel being steerable. The wheel number count for all truck, trailer and semi trailer arrangements, reduces if non-duel 'Super Single' tyres are employed. In the past, the 'A-Train' which was a 'semi' primary trailer, hooked up to a 'full' secondary trailer, was more commonly used by milk tankers. Today, its rare to see this type on NZ roads. Reversing an A-Train, was a bit more tricky than other types. Compared to other parts of the world, trucking in NZ is generally over windy roads with tight bends, with plenty of hill climbs, hauling heavy loads. Road surfaces can vary from sealed to unsealed or fording water. Australia (where the multi-trailer 'Road Train' rules the outback), is mostly straight roads minus the hill climbs. NZ offers, the best truck training environment in the world.
"NZ offers, the best truck training environment in the world." What about all those countries that have alpine regions? Norway, Finland, Switzerland, Austria, etc. Let's not get too carried away about NZ. Other than that, a superb contribution with the information you submitted.
@@kingy002 His comment isn't just referring to the terrain, it's referring to the terrain + equipment. Europe simply doesn't have the same variety of set-ups / trailer combinations NZ has. They also only run European trucks (Cab over). NZ has European, American / Australian, Japanese & even the odd Chinese & Korean brand (Cab over & Bonneted). Only NZ & Australia have that type of brand diversity. So, tbf, when you factor in both terrain & range of rigs - it makes a pretty strong case for NZ.
European semi's, are primarily single-axle drive on their prime movers. Variations such as single drive-axle plus 'lazy-axle' singles (similar to large buses) exist as well as a variety of axles arrangements for heavier and specialized loads. NZ trucks also have to contend with single lane bridges.
@@L1FEL1KE02 Not my experience. Twin steer hugs the road better feels more planted on the twisty bits . Think of the 40ty odd ton sitting behind the steer axles trying to push you straight ahead . Better road holding with Twice the Tyre area on the turning axles . Years ago I drove a ridged twin steer with a dog trailer. Lightly laden you could give sports cars a good run on the windys.
A cool first video, I enjoyed watcing it - my only comment would be to maybe stay on the trucks a little bit longer after they go past instead of cutting away quickly.
I want to become a trucker in NZ, how many hours per day usually? Here in Europe is usual about 13 hrs a day 9 of driving (10 depending on the day) and about 4-5hrs of other work
Awsome bud. Got plenty of rigs i have filmed before and a few i see havent seen before. 7:08 always love thos i thought 319 was the only 1 left. The truck i went on when i was 4 when it was brand new. But yeah looking forwards to more vids mate.
Depends what type of truck. I drive a log truck towing a 5 axle trailer and I cart 58 tonnes max I used to have a 4 axle trailer which carts only 53 tonnes I guess the more the wheels the heavier might be the same explanation for the twin steer not sure
Also as you know axles distribute weight more evenly as New Zealand runs the cheapest form of roading building in the western world, rolled shingle / dirt & bitumen. The more axles you run the cheaper the road charges.
A large tyre axle is 7200kg/7.9tons A twin tyred axle is 8200kg/9tons Steering Axle, is 7200kg regardless 20%of your maximum load must be on your steering wheels, the more axles you have the more weight you can carry, it's not adinfinitum tho, past 60ton your Rig better 100% , plus an less road damage..
No logro entender el porquè los camiones Peterbilt y el Kamaz no sean tan populares en New Zealand ya que en ese paìs circulan todas las marcas en el mundo....
The double front steer axle thing kinda throws me off, we only see them on certain dump trucks and cement mixers here in Canada. More commonly you'll see Tridems on log trucks, too.
I think gross max weight is 45 tons for truck trailers and b trains, your 40ft trailers 40 ton gross but there are exceptions to all that too depending on what kind of hauler you are especially for over sized loads. Things may have changed I have been in freight transport game for over 14 years now as I use to load trailers
Si , pero no les queda otra , es parte de la economía neozelandeza , además Nueva Zelanda tiene muchos bosques , pero también dichos árboles talados , luego vuelven a plantar muchos árboles más , ellos siguen perfectamente como cuidar su ecosistema
Great seeing trucking at its best in provincial New Zealand 🇳🇿 In the past, watched Railfanning around the world some 30 channels. I have been a forklift operator off & on in Auckland & Waikato for 31 years and relish 🤩 local content. My late dad was a heavy tranport importer back in the 70's when the late Muldoon government was involved with think big projects. This was at time when british trucks fell out of favour due servicing being less frequent in American trucks. Still have some involvement with british transport online. Booths & Hickmans are very familiar with me, good to see some territories still drive on the left in this ever changing world, and grateful 🙏 to have a job in the Covid enviroment we don't think outside of anymore. Keep the videos coming. 🍺🍻
Why drive in NZ when you make twice as much driving in Aus.. Australia will take you boys in heart beat.. Better roads, better trucks and better remuneration package.. 140 k plus.. Get that in NZ..yeah nah!
I bet pay is better some of these guys and girls get to drive drop off pick up go back to the yard or depot and go home at the end of each day which might suit some people better than more money but that also depends on what kind of driving you do over there in AUS all to their own and what you like to do. But that kind of pay I see what people go over to AUS to work tho
I lived in Kansas City in the early 2000's and my wife's Dad worked at the Kenworth facility there (dealer, lots of drivers and companies that drive KW's brought them there for repairman upgrades.) I met a couple of Aussie and New Zelanders that were sent there to learn to work on them and drive them. They had 4 trucks that were built down under. Man those trucks had some serious power under the hood plus you could tell those KW's were built for serious hauling!
Seems like the 9 axle configuration on the double trailers is the usual over there. Tankers, logging trailers, flatbed, dryvans, even lowboys ! Lol ! Cool !
Great work on this video! I've been into videos about big rigs that look American for many years. That area of New Zealand looks very nice. I look forward to seeing more videos like this!
I appreciate the love!!! Definitely more videos to come! Stay tuned.
@@donjaytv2088 You're very welcome! As a bonus, I have also subscribed to your RUclips channel. Have fun!
@@CEO100able Hey again see your seeing other truck spotter from around my region.
I’m humbled man! Really appreciate you
@@ENGLISH-u4w Hello again! Yep, I've been having some fun watching various RUclips videos about big rigs and railroad trains of the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand for a while. I remember having a blast with them back in early 2015, so it appears that I started getting back into it in late 2021.
What are those windscreen protectors the cabovers are running? Never seen that in the States here. Is it for rocks, bugs, dust? All of the above?
Yup for stones and bugs!
I wish we ran dual steer cab overs here in the US....
We do. There is a local precast company here in Denver that runs them along with tri-drives. Trucks alone gross 40+ton
That's cool you saw the phat cab twin steer. Not many of them around
I was lucky man. Super stoked 😊
Big cab 2.8 Australian designed and built
Most all ya'lls truck over that way are tandem steer axles, huh???. Nice video! Thanks for sharing
More traction, lots of twists and turns
@@samrowe8671 10-4. . . .copy that👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Whats with the added axle that's right behind the cab on most of these trucks??????
To cart heavier weight. It’s a NZ thing 🤦♂️
And the cab over Kenworths are only going to get better in June with the release of the new K220 few pictures starting to appear
dont quote me but rumor has it the k220 is it for coe kw,i hope not.
Spent a week in Picton when a tropical typhoon had put a thick fog in the areas I intended to photograph on the South Island. The Eggs Benedict with NZ smoked salmon at the Seabreeze is "to die for." Kenworth has penetrated the Australian and NZ markets better than Peterbilt. I see a few Scanias here in Thailand.
It is and I'am lucky to be living in front of the marina nothing beats my view at home. Yup Aussies and Kiwis seem to love the Kenworths and I can't blame them. These are Australian built kenworths by the way as said in the description and I love their concept of cab overs compared ro the ones in the US to be honest. My next video would be European trucks and I got a few scanias on there, stay tuned. Cheers for viewing
@@donjaytv2088 Thanks,...I live at the base of a mountain that is a big tourist attraction with a famous temple on top, Scania coaches climb the mountain effortlessly. I think they have a 730HP engine. We stayed at the Yacht Club in Picton, not because we have a yacht but because the fog was so thick we chose the first lodging we found but the view of the bay is splendid.
@@topixfromthetropix1674 I live literally right next to the picton yacht club hehehe
@@donjaytv2088 K200 KW cabover is heading to the US soon.
@@johnkranias3458 woow! That’s pretty cool the Americans will surely love them.
Nine minutes in before we saw a Mack. And then there was JDH! A lot of Waimea's KW loggers seem similar paint scheme to RFH? Thank you for presenting - decent effort.
RFH is green were as Waimea is teal but I see why you said that I had the same thought before 😁 I appreciate you watching Peter all the best mate
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KW you can't beat them
Amen to that!
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This is a great video. Thanks for sharing it.
Some T659's in there. They look great.
Wow the truck content is awesome and I'm gonna watch and subscribe,from the usa.
I appreciate you man, all love. Cheers
Nothing American except for the name.. Aussie trucks designed and built 🇦🇺💪
Apparently nothing on the description even the caption has been read
@@donjaytv2088 yer I read it but still wanted to say it... Aussie Aussie OI 💪💪🇦🇺🇦🇺
@@psychedelicprawncrumpets9479 roger!!! I hear yah 💪 🇦🇺
Us Co. but Australian made of course. When u expand globally u have to manufacture trucks according to that specific part of the world. Is that simple
American engines,gear box and transfer cases.Cummins, Eaton and Cat to name a few from the USA on the American brand trucks.
The NZ B-Train (hauler + two semi-trailers) now includes, the 'Super-B' (the Aussie B-Train equivalent known as the B-Double), with a longer secondary semi-trailer.
So, alongside 'Truck & Trailers' and Semi-Trailers (Artics), NZ has some of the most diverse truck wheel and trailer arrangements in the world. The US '18-Wheeler' (semi), is nothing compared to the commonly seen 34 or 36-wheel B-Trains or even 32-wheeled Truck and Trailers at their maximum wheel count.
Most NZ semi-trailers, are 3-axel (12-wheel) plus the hauler unit, which are almost always, twin rear axels (8 wheels) with 2 or 4 (tandem) steer wheels. But the 'semi's' also include, 4-axel (16-wheels), with the rear-most axel being steerable. The wheel number count for all truck, trailer and semi trailer arrangements, reduces if non-duel 'Super Single' tyres are employed.
In the past, the 'A-Train' which was a 'semi' primary trailer, hooked up to a 'full' secondary trailer, was more commonly used by milk tankers. Today, its rare to see this type on NZ roads. Reversing an A-Train, was a bit more tricky than other types.
Compared to other parts of the world, trucking in NZ is generally over windy roads with tight bends, with plenty of hill climbs, hauling heavy loads. Road surfaces can vary from sealed to unsealed or fording water. Australia (where the multi-trailer 'Road Train' rules the outback), is mostly straight roads minus the hill climbs. NZ offers, the best truck training environment in the world.
"NZ offers, the best truck training environment in the world." What about all those countries that have alpine regions? Norway, Finland, Switzerland, Austria, etc. Let's not get too carried away about NZ. Other than that, a superb contribution with the information you submitted.
@@kingy002 His comment isn't just referring to the terrain, it's referring to the terrain + equipment. Europe simply doesn't have the same variety of set-ups / trailer combinations NZ has. They also only run European trucks (Cab over). NZ has European, American / Australian, Japanese & even the odd Chinese & Korean brand (Cab over & Bonneted). Only NZ & Australia have that type of brand diversity. So, tbf, when you factor in both terrain & range of rigs - it makes a pretty strong case for NZ.
European semi's, are primarily single-axle drive on their prime movers. Variations such as single drive-axle plus 'lazy-axle' singles (similar to large buses) exist as well as a variety of axles arrangements for heavier and specialized loads.
NZ trucks also have to contend with single lane bridges.
@@kingy002
do they haul these trailers behind them, is 40ton their limit ???
@@paperboy...8667 I haven't a clue, and mores the point don't care. I just don't like idiotic absolute remarks.
Cool video
Nice with the duel steer, for our tight roads/corners.
American muscle is being built in Auz bro, say no more......
Twin steers do nothing in terms of handling. Only used for extra axle weight
@@L1FEL1KE02
Not my experience.
Twin steer hugs the road better feels more planted on the twisty bits .
Think of the 40ty odd ton sitting behind the steer axles trying to push you straight ahead . Better road holding with Twice the Tyre area on the turning axles . Years ago I drove a ridged twin steer with a dog trailer. Lightly laden you could give sports cars a good run on the windys.
Looking forward great 👍 truck NZ 😊
I appreciate you man please check the rest of my videos in my channel
A cool first video, I enjoyed watcing it - my only comment would be to maybe stay on the trucks a little bit longer after they go past instead of cutting away quickly.
Thanks for the feed back I appreciate that, will definitely do that next time I go out. Best wishes.
Good call Brad otherwise I agree the guys got it nailed
Magnifique la vidéo 🏴☠️👍👍👍👍👍
your videos are great, what kind of radios use cb, or VHF, to communicate?
I see that they all have phased antennas (one on each side)
TNX
Can be a real mix. AM is still used sometimes for truck to truck communications, whereas it's normally UHF in the yard.
5:52 What truck is that?
International! It’s american brand It is however an NZ made International truck
@@donjaytv2088 I know it's International! I want to know what model thanks!
@@lycbyxs5152 9870
I want to become a trucker in NZ, how many hours per day usually? Here in Europe is usual about 13 hrs a day 9 of driving (10 depending on the day) and about 4-5hrs of other work
Depends on the industry you’re in what kind of work involves other than driving. By law its 14 hours a day including two 30 min breaks
13hrs a day max' then 10hr break..
plus your normal breaks ..
Hrly rate, $27.70 to $35.60 ...
Awsome bud. Got plenty of rigs i have filmed before and a few i see havent seen before. 7:08 always love thos i thought 319 was the only 1 left. The truck i went on when i was 4 when it was brand new. But yeah looking forwards to more vids mate.
Cheers mate appreciate the love
@@donjaytv2088 When will you be posting more truck spotting clips again.
How much weight are they allowed to carry over there
And what's the deal with the two steer axel's in the front of the tractors?
Depends what type of truck. I drive a log truck towing a 5 axle trailer and I cart 58 tonnes max I used to have a 4 axle trailer which carts only 53 tonnes I guess the more the wheels the heavier might be the same explanation for the twin steer not sure
The twin steer is for weight distribution. We have axle load limits as well as an overall limit.
Also as you know axles distribute weight more evenly as New Zealand runs the cheapest form of roading building in the western world, rolled shingle / dirt & bitumen. The more axles you run the cheaper the road charges.
A large tyre axle is 7200kg/7.9tons
A twin tyred axle is 8200kg/9tons
Steering Axle, is 7200kg regardless
20%of your maximum load must be on your steering wheels,
the more axles you have the more weight you can carry, it's not adinfinitum tho, past 60ton your Rig better 100% , plus an less road damage..
You have to run stwin steer because the second wheel is too close to the front one otherwise it will destroy the road and wear out the tyre quickly
Autobots, Transform And Roll Out! niceeeee!
hehehe thank you
No logro entender el porquè los camiones Peterbilt y el Kamaz no sean tan populares en New Zealand ya que en ese paìs circulan todas las marcas en el mundo....
Класс , Хорошие Кадры!!!👍👍👍Спасибо!!!🤝🤝🤝
These trucks American or Australian made?
American Badge but definitely Australian made. 👍
круто, в основном больше кенвортов. а так конечно техника мощная.спс за видос.
Any Leyland Mommoth footage?
Nice vid. No Macks?
Sorry lol sAw one about the 9 minute mark. We build them here in brisbane at the volvo factory where all your fonteras are made
@@jameswatt2166 yeah was gutted didn’t see any other Macks! Love the superliners! Thanks for watching man
The double front steer axle thing kinda throws me off, we only see them on certain dump trucks and cement mixers here in Canada. More commonly you'll see Tridems on log trucks, too.
Personally I like it better with the twin steer, it’s more aggressive looking. And we can carry more weight
@@donjaytv2088 Think double steer also provides better control in tight corners and probably safer too should one of the front tyres blowout.
hi from the uk can you please tell me what the weight limit is on the 13 axle outfits
I think gross max weight is 45 tons for truck trailers and b trains, your 40ft trailers 40 ton gross but there are exceptions to all that too depending on what kind of hauler you are especially for over sized loads. Things may have changed I have been in freight transport game for over 14 years now as I use to load trailers
Why 2 steer axles
Weight limits per axle I believe. Supposedly they also help steering in tight turns.
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Más que lo bonito de los camiones me sorprende como se destruyen los bosques !
Si , pero no les queda otra , es parte de la economía neozelandeza , además Nueva Zelanda tiene muchos bosques , pero también dichos árboles talados , luego vuelven a plantar muchos árboles más , ellos siguen perfectamente como cuidar su ecosistema
Que chulada de portables verdad de dios, saludos desde 🇲🇽 mexico
Kenworth, Freightliner and Western Star are the only American style trucks down under???? No Peterbilt????
I saw just a few and only imported from states and made some changes to make it NZ road legal.
Peterbilt trucks are pretty rare, but we do have them.
And the international cabovers
Nice!
Kiwis & Ausies rock American trucks better than Americans
Great seeing trucking at its best in provincial New Zealand 🇳🇿
In the past, watched Railfanning around the world some 30 channels.
I have been a forklift operator off & on in Auckland & Waikato for 31 years and relish 🤩 local content.
My late dad was a heavy tranport importer back in the 70's when the late Muldoon government was involved with think big projects.
This was at time when british trucks fell out of favour due servicing being less frequent in American trucks.
Still have some involvement with british transport online.
Booths & Hickmans are very familiar with me, good to see some territories still drive on the left in this ever changing world, and grateful 🙏 to have a job in the Covid enviroment we don't think outside of anymore.
Keep the videos coming. 🍺🍻
I appreciate you man! 31 years in the business wow! Hope to meet you one day.
Good one
Bugger me, would hate to live anywhere near that intersection! Noooiisy….
Me too 🤣
Klaro lage kaayu ikung video Bai
Ako na gud na 4k pa!!! Haha
Cool
Nearly every time I see Booth's trucks they are in pairs 🤔🤔🤔🤔
Not wrong there, I live in picton and sometimes it could be 3 of them on convoy
나도 운전하고 싶다
PETERBILT IST POWER FULL STRONG SIR.... I LIKE...
Dangal Sevakku nandri vanakkaml
Что там за отщепенец с одним передним мостом ?
KW, MACK and WS are more Aussies than from US lol
Класс!!!
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nice!!!знак спецоперации в Украине !!
Why drive in NZ when you make twice as much driving in Aus.. Australia will take you boys in heart beat.. Better roads, better trucks and better remuneration package.. 140 k plus.. Get that in NZ..yeah nah!
I bet pay is better some of these guys and girls get to drive drop off pick up go back to the yard or depot and go home at the end of each day which might suit some people better than more money but that also depends on what kind of driving you do over there in AUS all to their own and what you like to do. But that kind of pay I see what people go over to AUS to work tho
Gotta lot of ugly an cheaper, I mean CHEAPA, european trucks in n.z. an auz. Heaps in the outback now.
What is the difference in looks between a cab over Kenworth, or Mack, and say a Scania, Man, or Daf? Absolutely nothing.