Yeah you got the Subwoofer in the top back shelf! I was the responsible engineer of the loudspeakers and infotainment/radio system at Scania. I fought so hard to keep the Subwoofer project alive, I left Scania before it went into production. So happy to see it make it through. 🙂
I was wondering if that was a speaker as I only saw two and thought it can’t just have two but then again it is smaller than most American trucks but still very nice.
@@derickbartlett1714 Bruce's truck seems to have the fully spec:ed sound system. A loudspeaker in each door, tweeter in each A-pillar, center speaker in the front top shelf and a subwoofer behind the back top shelf. The subwoofer is as wide as the shelf with two drivers.
Hey, that is so cool. Unfortunately I have never had the chance to experience the upgraded factory sound systems since every time I had a next gen Scania it was a rental without the option. I used to own a 2015 Topline in which I have built my own system, even have a video of it here on RUclips. That being said, even the standard systems are pretty good.
@@Adamlark ya it would be kinda cool. Everyday now I see the new Volvo VNL driving around Gothenburg and I am so jealous of the test driver who is driving it, I want to😭😅🥲
As a 48-year old Swede... I realise I've been taking Scania for granted all these years... After seeing your videos and the enthusiasm for Scania suddenly I look at Scanias with a whole new attitude! I've been seeing them every day my whole life and never thought anything about it. Suddenly I see one and think "that is really cool!" and I love it. Thanks for making my days more interesting! 😊👍
I'm not a trucker, I can't even reverse a trailer, but being a Brit, I always looked at your trucks as being really cool. I'm now in my mid 40s and find out they aren't on the same level as what we have. They look cooler though. But that may be because we don't see them often, and transformers. It looks like there hasn't been much competition in America for a long time and they have just given you the bare minimum.
I am a lifelong KW driver, third generation in my family, always with American trucks. Now I have a 620hp Scania V8 in Mexico. I wouldn't go back to an American truck even if I'm drunk. My friends have W900s with C15 and C16 engines. I always humiliate them on the climbs and descents. They are also saving up to leave the American junk behind and get a Scania.
I spent years in Euro trucks doing mostly tanker work with a large portion of it on less than desirable roads. Then I found myself back in what was then a fairly new KW. It was like an episode of the Flintstones by comparison. Never again.
Hey Bruce the button on 10:39 is the Weight transfer button, we use it during the winter if you need more weight on the drive axel to have the grip you need to get up a hill or if you are stuck in at a loading bay and need to get going I hope Scania will start selling trucks in USA because they truly are the best trucks in the world
Its worth saying the us volvo trucks is nothimg like the european volvo trucks. And there are no iveco. Man, mercedes or daf either in usa... I would say some of the rules in usa look like hidden trade barriers to me. By the way. That is also true for aircraft like the scope law that precent embreer to compete with boeing. And also did for bombsrdier before airbus bought them.
@@matsv201 It is definitely on purpose all you have to do is look at what happened with the skyline and many other cars that were prevented from coming to the US.
I might be just a guy in the UK, but I'm so happy for you to be having this rare opportunity to have access to something incredibly special. She is an absolute Beaut!
I’m a Norwegian with absolutely no knowledge of trucks, engines or anything, but I love these videoes, Learning a whole lot and so proud of our swedish brothers producing This amazing machinery!
@@censoredviking Jeg også delvis. I have some experience with trucks, but I forgot it all because even if I could drive while at home, I am never going back to driving those speed dispenser trucks. Everyone used speed before, dunno if that is true still. But a solo to Paris and back in 30 hours or whatever time it is is not done popping Flintstones vitamins and Red Bull.
Beautiful truck! I’ve been driving Scania’s for 20 years now, and it’s not until you see a video like this that you realise how amazing these vehicles are. We kind of take them for granted here in the UK and Europe. Looking forward to seeing you take it on the road in the USA. 🚚🚚
@@NANKEL1 Fun fact: The Volvo XXL cab originated from an AUS market spec requirement. It took off so well that Volvo introduced it for the Euro markets as well. Similar size to the cab that Bruce has specc'd for his Scania.
The thing on the roof is the radar for the alarm. If you look on the key there’s two options, one is to lock and disable the motion sensor for when you’re on a ferry or train (ferry icon on the key) the other disables the radar in the cab so you can lock it from the fob while inside and not set the alarm off. The control on the back of the cab on the curled cable is radio control, night heater control, night cool (parking aircon) and a few other features.
Don’t forget the lights check button. Looks like a ‘sidelight’ icon but hold it for 2 or so seconds and it cycles through the lights so you can check all your trailer lights are working without having to be sat in the cab pressing the brakes etc. I use it every single hookup.
Weight transfer button on the dash with the arrow. Leds in the roof and mood lights which light up red 2 buttons on the light panel on dash will get them on will bring on lights on floor,door cards,back wall and in the storage on the sides above your head. You can dim them to a level you are comfortable with.
Bruce that button you didn't know what it was is simply weight transfer, over here if you're at traffic lights on a hill, we usually lift the axle before getting going, but weight transfer pulls weight off the tag, and puts it on the drive for traction, it then cancels the function at about 20mph 👍 that's simply what it is.
Also, the reason why your map light didn't work, is your interior light button is turned off, on the dash you'll have a button for the interior lights with 3 settings, all the way to bottom is lights on, middle is standby where you can put the lights on individually whenever you like, and top is turn absolutely everything off like an isolator, just move it to the middle, it's the button to the right hand side of your lane departure button under radio 👍
Weight transfer button is the best in the winter, myself use to have about 10t of weight on my driveaxle if the snow condition is terrible and still keep my speed at 80km/h.
In our trucks it doesn't cancel the fuction. Due to the overhang on "Sweden Combos" we sometimes drive with the tag down even when empty. We just have the weight transfer on.
I'm from Brasil...we have Scanias here as well, great trucks. Maybe later, at night, show your audience the headlight on the top of the windshield, it really lights up mountains ahead of you , it makes night turn into day. Scanias are just on another level.
Here in the US we NEED these trucks only because all these other manufacturers don’t make quality trucks like they use to now it is mostly fast turn around with poorly made parts and when you need to replace parts it’s never available vs scania if you need a part THEY HAVE IT!
Coffee maker is pretty normal, but if you went for the high-roof variant, you could have gotten the Scania Microwave oven in the overhead passanger side 😎
Haven't sleep or live in these next gen cabins but at least old Topline was really nice place to live and work. Mine had also coffee maker in those upper boxes next to microwave so it was not on my way when moving in the cabin. Such a nice truck was that.
@@marco_grt4460no way this cause the trailer is always taller for a reason from the even max space cab as S class is! Even if restriction applies for the trailer hight mostly the cab will fit within!
Bruce! Speak to nooteboom or faymonville, see if they can get you a trailer made and over to the USA! Full steering axle low loader or stepframe! That would blow a lot of folks minds seeing that back with you!
Could be a new direction in his life. Sometimes you never know what options come your way. I stated in the Royal marines, got medically discharged, trained as an accountant and ended up owning pubs. The pubs came out of nowhere, no plans no nothing, at that point I didn't really like people lol, but one day out of nowhere the option crossed my path and I spoke to the wife and owned a pub within 24h, and my life took a major pivot. It's the old sliding doors moment. I'd of had more money staying in accounts, but I'd not be as happy. I would be less tired 😂
@@StephenButlerOne Seize the opportunity when it make sense. My greatest regrets in life is not doing that because of comfort, only to then see somebody else grab that same opportunity and run with it.
It's a very cool truck that's packed with features. I'm a retired farmer and it's been said many times that the European tractors are 10-15 years ahead/ advanced of the American tractors, it appears the same can be said about heavy haul trucks as well.
It never will - is made for different diesel fuel & oils, service network, service personnel with skills & equipment. It'll bring only trouble, financial losses, bad reputation, wasted time consumed for Scania even if they sale the cheaper versions build for the world not for Europe! Trans-Atlantic Treaty will never allow certain trades between EU & USA, Globalization will never & can't fully apply.
BTW how's the business in USA how are you getting loads at what prices which truck is the best the cheapest the most expensive who has the best ratio price - quality is it easy to finance brand new or old one how much would be the down payment is it easy to start trucking company is there money to be made?
I’m so glad you are educating your U. S. Driver’s about the Scania trucks. I have only owned Peterbilts. But it’s clear that the Scania is far superior in every way. I really like the cab being on air bags and how driver friendly it is. Thank you for sharing. Driver Alex. SoCal.
Hi Alex, I am from LA (SoCal) and have been working in Europe since the 90s. I am driving a Scania R450 and it is definitely far superior to any US truck!!! They are extremely reliable when properly maintained. I have 810K miles on it and not even a hiccup so far. If they are ever imported into the US again, I would highly recommend it to you if your routes are no more than 2-3 weeks long (due to far less cab space versus US trucks).
@@plrswax1 Thanks for the info. I didn’t even think about the sleeper space till you mentioned it. I’m home most nights so I was just thinking of the ride quality. Rough roads are a back killer for me even with the best Pete.
@alexe2669 the longest single trip I've had in a scania is the equivalent of new York to el paso, tx. Even after a full day behind the wheel you don't feel worn out. The seats are some of the best out there, the cab suspension is super, the cab ergonomics are really well thought out. The miles fly by in these. To top it off, when you get to a terminal or customer who has limited space, these trucks are really nimble and easy to maneuver. If I ever had the chance I'd join scania and give new US drivers an introduction to these awesome trucks that have been my home for nearly 2 decades.
And that's a basic Cab you can get it with a bigger cab it's about 10 inches taller with a full flat floor and you get much bigger lockers above the Dash and you can get a microwave from Scania that goes inside them here in IRELAND we have a lot of Scania trucks
when this thing has arrived in the states you should show it and film it with the guys from semicasual and RLC motorsport plus gentry and sons trucking, would be so cool for them all to see and review the new scania. (since you showed them the older scania already). i really enjoyed that!
No way cause they'll think USA is being attacked by UFO & Alliens or atleast Rossia does something & the Usual Idiots from White House, FBI, CIA, Hollywood, US Army will get involved - possible 3rd world War. So better keep it secret from American society & lie them is just a cardboard project.
I'm not a cabover fan, but that truck is awesome, the features and quality are definitely next level, so far above what we get in the US and years ahead in the technology. Getting to see it built at the factory is a once in a lifetime thing, I'm totally jealous, lol!!
Would LOVE for scania to come to the U.S. and fill a hole that's been wilfully ignored by the current U.S. market! I've always wanted to drive and own a COE Semi! Will most DEFINITELY be keeping an eye on this as I'll be in the market for a truck in the near future and beyond.
Remember to put your shoes on the top step before closing the door. It's mandatory. Then you have your driver shoes (Swedish clogs) inside, or drive barefoot.
Different laws here in the US buddy. Some drive without shoes here in the US but your not suppose to. Each DOT handles it differently. I drive with Crocs personally.
Here I am, an assistant nurse stumbeling over your channel and had to watch this from the beggining. I am not even a truck guy lol. I clicked on the sub button so fast and the notification bell. It will be so nice to see your future videos.
I've worked for Scania and always appreciated their focus on quality, a good workplace and a good customer relationship. In my mind, these are the best trucks on the road. I've previously also worked as a truck driver and got to know differences in between truck brands first hand. Very exciting to see a US spec modern Scania being built and send over.
@@idontknow2rhhfhfsure sure Petes & Kennyes with John's Deer's CATs from 60s still appreciated on US roads are way better like Flintstone Dinosaur space ships 😂😅
Who's better Volvo, Merc or Scania, Renault vs Iveco, DAF vs MAN? What do you think of all, who's the best, who's the cheapest, who has the best ratio - price vs quality, who's more efficient, who breaks less? Are you familiar which brand is cheaper & easier to finance to buy? Tnx!
Please listen brother, I am so proud of you for helping Scania, I am concerned that the government won't allow them to be imported. Would kill the competition. Those trucks are just all around awesome. Thanks for all the work you putting in.
Yes, that's been my question as well. As the American government has been known to introduce tolls and tariffs to protect domestic industries (just ask Harley Davidson, they would not be around if not for the government protective measures) ever since WWII, it will be very interesting to see how they'll react to this.
100% the US domestic brands will lobby your government to no end when they pick up on this. Maybe Scania should become a military contractor, that will keep any fat fingers away. We're a Nato country now too 😁
As a Finn my hat's off to our near and dear neighbor's truck industry. Getting to see a Scania on our roads is just an everyday occurrence, never really seen how they are made or what they look inside.
Make sure there is no coffee in coffee maker when you tilting the cab... 😂😂😂 And it's not complete without a microwave oven on top shelf... Hope you have fun and safe roads ahead mate.
As a fitter / recovery oppo, Sort one out on roadside Driver is everything safe in the cab before i tilt it? Yes! Jack up the cab. Out through the screen onto the floor was aTV 🤦♂🤣
Hi Bruce ! I dont know if You know it. But that silver thingy in the door that you can see at 20:30 is a safty doorlock for when You sleep in the truck. Pull it out and it will lock in over the handelbar at the back and then it´s not possible to open the door from the outside. Just one of those things You never know if nobody tells You.. About the light in the bed. All Your inside light was turned off in this video. At 10:45 the first light button with the 0 and max is the main button for light, when it on 0 no lights in the cab works. Just set it to the middle position and then everything works. And finaly, 16:30 the "telephone" in the bed is where You control the parkingheater, parkingcooler, alarmclock, radio on/off ect. All the best from a Danish Trucker with a lot of years behind the wheel of a Scania 👍😉
As a diesel mechanic for the last 50 years, I can tell you that individual cylinder heads are just the best thing on a truck or const. equipment. It was really bad when I did field service on construction equip. in the 70s, trying to shuffle a big cyl. head off to one side to replace a piston or using a long board to slide the head from the top of the engine into the back of the service truck, by yourself. That was one of the best parts of the Cummins "K" series engines, it had individual heads. The Cummins in line engines from before they dropped the H, NH, NT and NTC series were good because they had 3 heads on the inline engines, only the early "C" and "J" series had a single head. The Mack V8s were good because they had 4 heads. On the mechanical side, they can put more head bolts for better clamping of the cylinder heads on the head gaskets. You don't have to disconnect 3/4 of the fuel system and don't have to go around setting all the valves and injectors. There are many advantages to individual heads, I could go on and on.
@@michaeladams3421 Even the cabovers in the 70s didn't have a lot of leaks or electrical problems anymore more that the conventional cabs, but they did have a tendency to be cold on the feet in the winter in the cheaper models. The cabovers were really easy to work on and rebuild the engines,. You had wide open access to the engines and a dream to take the tranny out. Better than swing fender Dodge or the 2000 series Internationals. A 555 Cummins in a swing fender, you had to loosen the cab mounts just to get the rocker cover off and the International 2000 series, you had a sub frame running along the top of the truck frame. Rebuilding an inline 6 of any flavour, you had no mostly work on your knees in the cab as 3/4 of the engine was in the cab past the fire wall. Anyway, sorry for the rant. The real problem in the Scania cabover or any new truck would be, the quality of the electronics, are they cheap crap like North American stuff, or are they using quality products, that sh!t can be more expensive than simple engine work. Those are 1,000,000 million mile, plus engines.
@@flydieselair I don't work in the industry and I really don't know anything, but given how acclaimed they are I'm guessing they use the best quality components possible
@@flydieselairEuro trucks are better than Euro cars these days they get electronic not electric & mechanic problems but still are better, more efficient, higher torque, quieter, better insolated - no holes on the floor, no leaks, no fumes (oil, fuel, antifreeze or rain inside the cab) than US trucks. US trucks are better build in Australia than in USA they're completely upgraded. US Volvo is cheap outdated garbage (even the best garbage on US market) compared to Euro Volvo both nothing in common like 2 different products from 2 completely different companies. Is a tradition for every US model Volvo with Volvo engine not with Cummins to be slow uphill no matter the transmission the engine power the differential ratio this problem doesn't exist in Euro Volvo although the older models were only slightly slower & slower automatic shifters & slower RPMs catchers than the other Euro brands.
Tell us which one was the best truck the best engine & transmission back then which combination was better (like Volvo-Cumins-Allison or Volvo-Volvo-Ishift) & which one is now what fo you think today's engines & transmissions are? My father owns Pro Stars (the cheapest used trucks in USA, the most comfortable driver position with stick shift gear stick hight, great bunk & mattress, although all kinds of problems with the truck including mechanics electronics & electric) with old Navistar engines (no good but cheap service no fuel efficient) Eaton-Fuller transmissions (the best it gives a sense of real trucking). These Euro trucks are made for expensive Euro diesel & better Euro roads & don't give a sense of trucking like US trucks do.
It is also a parking heater control, the control that controls the radio, alarm, etc, on side of bed..and you have to turn it of, 5 min at least, in case you are going to refuel.. Also, there is an outside hiden door, just on the right, and next to driving door, that opens from inside..for gloves, tools, etc.. You MUST read manual !! Hope this was like first impressions video, but you must read or learn all.. You could had the extra bed...
I have driven Scania's for over 30 years and i love em, you have a lovely truck there and am quite envious. Hope it meets your needs, i am sure it will exceed your expectations.
Now, this is what I call a truck, and I've driven damn near every single new truck out, and there's nothing as nice as this truck tech wise mechanical wise fit and finish 👌
I drove big rig in Canada 18 years ago. Still have my class 1. I still remember remember picking a brand new Volvo Tractor. It was company truck ( not mine ) but mine to drive. That was not quite as fancy as yours but I remember the giant grin. I just couldn't take get it off my face. I look forward to reactions once you get it back home. I wish you all the best for your future.
You forgott to show night lock. On both doors crome piece next to red door lamp. It latches to rear grab handle and blocks the openning of the door. That is factory option.
First of all I hope Scania will enter the US market! They should seriously consider to bring back the Longline factory cab option. It will be great for long haul, much easier to maneuver than a regular american truck and the trailer gap will be closed resulting in much better fuel economy. It’s not possible to close the trailer gap without a longer cabin. The 385 tire width if not as standard, it should be offered as an option in order to take advantage of the higher capacity of the EU front axle. I am patiently waiting for the results and for sure I will be one Scania V8 customer. Good luck!
If Sacania makes the market I would guess they make every possible cab version NA market requires! Vlastuijn in Holland already makes Torpedos and every lenght of cab you desire so the blue prints already exists! The biggest hurdle is the NA free market wich ain't that free.
Finally,an American sees the quality of Scania and gives it a chance to appear in America.I've been fallowing your channel for a long time,but when you started the scania wow here's the real man.I'm so glad that you became Scania's man for America.I drove in America but I'm back in Serbia.I wish you oll the best,and don't forget SCANIA IS THE QUEEN OF THE ROADS.BILLY
12:27 Bruce, yes, it also has an engine brake, if you look closely at the right hand lever, you will see two buttons with some green squares, those are the buttons through which you can activate/deactivate the automatic braking mode of the retarder and the engine brake. These two can work simultaneously in automatic mode when you press the brake pedal, or manually when you pull the lever down. 19:33 You also have sun visors in front, they are like those from the small car, and they also have a small extension, you have to fold it from the back.
@@ConstantinVictor66a jake breake that is used in the us uses compression of the cylinder to breake the truck. Then vent them before the engine recope the enegy. Hence breake but irs very noicy. The ehause break works more like the engine breake om a gas car, it just restrict the flow. It dont break as much as a jake breake but is less noicy. Some trucks have automatic ehaust brakes and the hudraulic breake is the on that is used when more power to slow down is needed Some trucks have automatic exhaust breakes that when you just push the break a bit it activate the echaust breake and some trucks will also downshift ot increase the effect. Some trucks also have automatic retarder. This is a bit more rare because ghe retarder often have multiple steps so ot work almost like the breake peddal. Apart from it works porly at very slow speed. But a skilled driver can get down to a crawl
@ConstantinVictor66 typically when people say 'engine brake' they are referring to a compression brake. Most people don't call the exhaust brake an engine brake
8 weeks is way to long to wait :) Norwegian Truck driver from 1994-2017. mostly driven Scania but also some Mercedes, Iveco, Volvo and Daf :) Scania always my favorit
You got yourself a thing of beauty here. I don't even drive a car and got excited for you. It's like a plane or something, the amount of tech it's packing.
That gray thing on the roof with the black dots in it, is the cabin detector for the alarm system. Those dots are ultrasonic sensors that recognize if someone enters the cabin when locked. One of the swotches you didn't knew the function of, turns that off in case you lock the truck with your dog or someone inside. It avoids that the siren goes off when people are inside the truck! :)
remember 2 things,its got double glazing on side windows,also security locks on the doors,sit in the seat, close the the door,notice a chrome latch towards the rear of the door,pull that out and it clips around the interior grab handle..
10:40, that button with the arrow is for transferring weight from the tag axle to the 1st drive axle. You can hold it down and it will start transferring weight until you release the button or it will completely lift the tag axle if you hold it long enough. edit: spelling
Thank you so much to you and to Scania for allowing these videos to be possible! Such a great and exciting series showing everything off to their best!
At 20:50 that little chrome handle in the door panel is actually a safe guard to lock your self in at night. Its a physical barrier that hooks onto the metal railing preventing someone from outside breaking into your truck while you're sleeping. Very cool feature
I hope Scania is gonna start selling Truck in the US i’ve been in Sweden factory or Scania and I enjoy a lot. It’s a Truck made for the Driver. It’s a big difference between US trucks.
This would make an awesome log truck in Ontario Canada. Our job sites are getting tighter. This thing has all the amenities for staying in the truck all week and small enough for getting around easy.
Really curious what USA truckers will say about these awesome trucks! I've added bellow some of the buttons and what they do. Can the truck also be optioned with heated and cooled seats? I would think so this being a V8 8:50 - fog lights are on the left the ones with the light beams cut, the controls are just for the headlight so you don't blind other drivers in various situations where the truck is inclined, it should also have autoleveling as mandated by law 10:39 - axle with arrow over to another one -> load transfer 10:47 - mute for the blindspot monitoring system, if you change lanes onto someone it will make a noise - mandated by law i think 10:53 - AEB system - advanced emergency braking system automatically brakes for you in case of an emergency - i think mandated by EU law 12:14 - face with wifi - voice commands for entertainment/phone/gps/etc. 16:30 - the remote is for creature comforts so you don't have to get up, radio/source/volume as well as parking AC/Heating controlls, european trucks have engine off Heating/AC 17:34 - the switch is on the panel, top row, right most one i think? 18:12 - ultrasonic motion sensors, security feature 20:38 - with a bottle opener, you do have a fridge, would be a shame not be able to crack a cold one after work
This 2024 model R 770 is miles ahead of what Scania were producing 20 years ago with the L series models which were a great truck then. The new R 770 with all its high tech bells and whistles features is light years on from the trucks they built 40 years ago. There is just no comparison with 40 years ago and how the brand has evolved from then to now in design, styling and power outputs. Drivers now have every extra they could ever ask for in driving a truck. If I was 40 years younger then I would be jumping at the chance to get on the road to drive one of these beautiful trucks for a living, but sadly I've had to retire from driving now for health reasons. You've done a great review and excellent job of promoting this fabulous truck and all its special build features.
Bruce just want to point out a little cubby hole most drivers don’t realise exists 😂 As you are sat in drivers seat, beside your right leg at lower part of the dash is a cylindrical cubby hole for either a thermos flask or a large bottle of soda. I find it really useful 😂 before you leave have one of the guys go through all the trucks features , you came across as flying on the seat of your pants with knowledge 😂😂
а у меня термос когда сразу нальешь кипяток первые 5-10 минут немного подтекает и я иногда страдаю, от того, что нет держателя термоса в вертикальном положении как в volvo fh. А тот, термос, который исправен даже в держатель volvo не помещается =) всегда найдется тот, кто будет страдать =)))
This Scania is amazing. To get it completed, you definitely need a Euro trailer from Ekeri. Thanks for these great videos. I'm waiting for the US videos now👍
won't help the US much. Their trailers are way different. I hope it doesn't look stupid the same way pulling euro trailers with a W900 does. It's a ridiculous mismatch 😄
The light knob on your key is for testing your lights. Push it and the parking lights turn on. And nekst push turn signals, break and so on. Nice to check your lights that way when walking around your rig.
As a proud Swede with 10 years of experience driving trucks, I have to say that for me, Scania outshines even Volvo. My colleagues and I often joke that when you see different truck brands on the parking lot, there’s only one that’s a real truck, and that’s Scania. If I were to rank the top three brands, it would be Scania, Volvo, and DAF. There’s one brand I didn’t mention that I wouldn’t set foot in. It’s exciting, though, to see North America finally getting a real truck on your roads!
like #214. Bruces Scania [MAGNUS] rear power divider drive-lift-axle is so COOL. Definitely on the long haul, running light or empty, lifting the axle, improves mileage over thousands of miles. Every dollar counts. Ive seen people "scab" on a second rear axle and...yuk
@@Tvillrightit also less bouncy loading one axle down s bit more thsn hsving bssdically no load spreed over to axles. Bit i guedd that is mostly with no trailer att all (granted i habe not ridden a us truck and almost all european trucks lift on axle under low load.
I am really happy that you have come this far. When you started out with your used Scanias and got to know Ville at Ylivoimala and from there went to Sweden to visit the factory for the first time i had a feeling that would'nt it be great if you could get a new Scania at a spec that you can show to US truckers. I guess i was not alone in that thought and i am super excited that Scania has decided to give you the chance to show what European trucks are capable of and what makes them so special. I see Scania trucks everyday when i am out and about and i have learned more about the models and variants, stuff that i never had a clue about before. I am fascinated by the fact that the 770 models are quite common and not just something that exists in the lineup from Scania to cater to a small audience. But here most are the hi-cab version. Anyway, i am looking forward to see you when you get it delievered to the US in a while. Thanks for all the great narration you do in your videos. One can really tell that you are very excited about these trucks and the technology that puts them into a class of their own. Cheers from Småland/Sweden!
The longline bullnose scanias will go down VERY well in the states. It’s the closest thing we have to your peterbuilts, but with all the quality of scania.
You mean an International Navistar? That is the US built bullnose Scania sibling. VW are putting all Scania and MAN parts and drivetrains in them in the US now.
I've driven a few trucks over the years here in the UK that my dad owned. As far back as an T plate (1963) Scammel Constructor. It felt more like a tractor than a truck. Lol. No air clutch, no power steering, crash box etc. You had to be a brute of a man to drive trucks back then. Then he bought a brand new F plate (1988) Iveco Turbo 330/30 and it was amazing! Easy to drive as any car. Of course even that is an antique compared to your shiny new R770! That thing is just stunning! Everything about it. I've never driven a Scania but I know they make some of the very best trucks in the world today! Enjoy it brother!
That bought of your 144 Scania "Vermolen" really brought a lot to you and USA 😂 (also for Scania 😂) Love to see you hauling a heavy load thru the rocky mountains with you Scania and see the faces of those other truckers hauling loads and being flown by uphill by a Scania without any fuss😂
I'm not a driver but I do have an F endorsement and retired firefighter. The Scania is a beautiful truck, much thought and engineering and built with pride. Much respect to the company and workers!
@@teemur76 And sit on their couches with them as well (like, they put them on the seating). So yeah, I am not even surprised that they do this as well. It's just a different mindset/cultural difference.
That controler on 16:34 is for light, radio and heating in cabin, webasto system, at 17:58 that is for belt system thats holding second bed you can install it instead of storage, also second curtain you can add is for second bed. 18:39 empty space is for TAHO system for drivers. Shoud have on front also sun blinds, manual or on the button. Stationary climate is good for max 11h, after that it will shut down becouse of the truck battery. Nice job on covering this truck, i really like it.
I would LOVE to see another Trucking Company on the road here in the U.S. I love cab overs, I wish they didn't stop making em. We could really use these. BUT by all means DO NOT MAKE THEM HERE, cause as you know we can make trucks here, just not to keen on putting LOVE and CARE into doing so, doing it like Scania does. Thank you Bruce for what you do! God Bless You and Scania!
You should really get a good euro trailer for this truck! I would reccomend Ekeri or Limetec for reefer/box with side doors and maybe a Broshuis flatbed
10:39 This button raises the rear axle, but you set the height of the rear axle manually. This is very important for drivers in Scandinavia, because of the frost and ice on the asphalt. The 5th wheel is moved above the drive axle, so that the semi-trailer presses exactly on the drive wheel, and there is no slippage when climbing uphill (or other road situations). The button on the left does not lift the axle if there is a lot of weight on the rear axles, but this button will lift it. And if I remember correctly, from the road position to the highest, you need to hold the button for 60 seconds
I have had a few swedish designed machinery.... and got to love that air hoses and cables are marked with part number and where they belong... Seen a machine from the UK where the whole "cable tangle" was yellow cables... The mechanic had a quite headache before he had fixed that mess up, when the whole thing ripped apart.
@@MrLarsgren No idea about MAN... but having every single cable named and numbered.. on the machines I have had... they had the number or where it belonged every 20cm or something... instead of just a big mess that is the also the same colour.... is just a big relief when you have a trouble..
@@fossi4743 oh i know. some brand are user friendly others are not. personally i love scanias. they are built in a way that make you think the engineers were the ones having to work on them. built custom trucks for 10 years and loved the scanias. a dream to work on.
@@MrLarsgren only had to tip the cab ones on a lorry (Scania) in that case… and that was a pure pain in the butt… Reason was that the truck did not do that much mileage. So the lock for the cab had stucked… saying that it was a pain the Butt is mild, for the inconvenience it gave.. the mechanic at the company I worked at said the lock can get stuck.. the main issue I did not have anything in the truck to pry it with..
I've seen scania RV's. well, with a trailer. but still. was a very, very nice trailer. just a bunch of tourists in a recent scania, with a de-luxe trailer wich the price of could (with alot of money to spare) buy the trailerpark they checked in to.
The button you Thought was to engage the rear drive axle is the full locker, tha axle Will engage automatic when you lower it. Have the same setup on my truck, wonderful when driving on bad and slippery roads in the norwegian mountains.. 😁 The button with the boogie and the arrowes are to move weight from the rear to the front drive If you Need to, like when you are pulling a light load and Want to take of on a slippery road.
@@Guru0Pitka No, not lower it, release pressure from the bags, the axle load on the last axle Will go down and more load Will go on the first drive axle.
The slogan for SCANIA is "king of the road", and with this big boy with 6x4 and 770 hp, you will be the king of the road. Best of luck with everything.
18:16 could it be sensors for the ac ? 18:42 You have the e log , we have driver cards . This is the space for the driver card reader. Congratulations for the new truck , the colour is very awesome
As someone who did TOMY runs for Amazon in a Kenworth truck, I absolutely love the SCANIA trucks. They look amazing. They are specc'd nicely. I'm really curious to see how the truck does in the mountains of CO and WV.
You can put a 50 tons in the back of this thing and it will fly up those heels easily. My father used to drive a 143 V8 500hp, he once picked up an overloaded trailer weighing 50 tonnes, it was only because he weighed it on the scale that he knew it was overloaded, the truck pulled it as if it was nothing
You can trust my word that the Scania will not give a shit about a single hill it encounters. These barely slow down feom 50mph when weighing 167000lbs.
That remote above the bed. You should be able to use it to control webasto, so if youre feeling cold or hot at night, you dont need to leave the bed. Also you should be able to set alarms etc on it
Front window has blinds as wel. The bar in your back wall closet is for a second bed. Roof most of the time opens. 1 click is just raising the back. Second holding click opens it. Beautiful truck, only question is why no s line with a high cab?
Yeah you got the Subwoofer in the top back shelf! I was the responsible engineer of the loudspeakers and infotainment/radio system at Scania. I fought so hard to keep the Subwoofer project alive, I left Scania before it went into production. So happy to see it make it through. 🙂
I was wondering if that was a speaker as I only saw two and thought it can’t just have two but then again it is smaller than most American trucks but still very nice.
@@derickbartlett1714 Bruce's truck seems to have the fully spec:ed sound system. A loudspeaker in each door, tweeter in each A-pillar, center speaker in the front top shelf and a subwoofer behind the back top shelf. The subwoofer is as wide as the shelf with two drivers.
thank you for your service :D
Hey, that is so cool. Unfortunately I have never had the chance to experience the upgraded factory sound systems since every time I had a next gen Scania it was a rental without the option. I used to own a 2015 Topline in which I have built my own system, even have a video of it here on RUclips.
That being said, even the standard systems are pretty good.
if it's 5.1, then what about rear surround speakers? (not subwoofers)
As a veteran American driver of 26 years, I gotta say, this is the coolest truck I’ve ever seen.
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As a Swedish truck driver I can confirm that scania trucks are very cool, very advanced but actually very simple to use
I've been driving Scania for 20 years ;the opticruise gearbox is god sent.
You should see the bullnose version of this... ! It's an absolute beast
@@Adamlark ya it would be kinda cool. Everyday now I see the new Volvo VNL driving around Gothenburg and I am so jealous of the test driver who is driving it, I want to😭😅🥲
As a 48-year old Swede... I realise I've been taking Scania for granted all these years... After seeing your videos and the enthusiasm for Scania suddenly I look at Scanias with a whole new attitude! I've been seeing them every day my whole life and never thought anything about it. Suddenly I see one and think "that is really cool!" and I love it. Thanks for making my days more interesting! 😊👍
I'm not a trucker, I can't even reverse a trailer, but being a Brit, I always looked at your trucks as being really cool. I'm now in my mid 40s and find out they aren't on the same level as what we have.
They look cooler though. But that may be because we don't see them often, and transformers.
It looks like there hasn't been much competition in America for a long time and they have just given you the bare minimum.
@@StephenButlerOne what trucks does the brits make? i think 89% of the trucks on ur roads are swedish made.
@@Dragonierr DAF is probably the last volume manufacturer in the UK.
On the road you'll see a mixture of DAF, Mercedes, Scania and Volvo.
@@Dragonierr I think he means what they have on British roads, not what the British make.
@@grahamstubbs4962count Mercs in that volume manufacturer category too.
I am a lifelong KW driver, third generation in my family, always with American trucks. Now I have a 620hp Scania V8 in Mexico. I wouldn't go back to an American truck even if I'm drunk. My friends have W900s with C15 and C16 engines. I always humiliate them on the climbs and descents. They are also saving up to leave the American junk behind and get a Scania.
does the US allow mexican trucks to enter for deliveries? aka is it possible to base a company in mexico and operate in the usa?
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@@porcomalo Yes but it's pretty limited.
The American trucks look good from far but, they’re far from good, right? LOL
I spent years in Euro trucks doing mostly tanker work with a large portion of it on less than desirable roads. Then I found myself back in what was then a fairly new KW. It was like an episode of the Flintstones by comparison. Never again.
Hey Bruce the button on 10:39 is the Weight transfer button, we use it during the winter if you need more weight on the drive axel to have the grip you need to get up a hill or if you are stuck in at a loading bay and need to get going I hope Scania will start selling trucks in USA because they truly are the best trucks in the world
USA have no money left🤫, and yes, Scania is better an Volvo, and Scania use V-8 engines💪.
That is some clever design by the Swedes! You know it's good when a truck nerd is stumped to what things do.
What a shame the USA have missed out on Scania trucks for years 🙄👍
Politics..... the moment eurotrucks are "allowed" in the us every us-brand will go broke
Its worth saying the us volvo trucks is nothimg like the european volvo trucks. And there are no iveco. Man, mercedes or daf either in usa...
I would say some of the rules in usa look like hidden trade barriers to me.
By the way. That is also true for aircraft like the scope law that precent embreer to compete with boeing. And also did for bombsrdier before airbus bought them.
yea thank dot for that they really need to change for better stuff and upgrades for trucks even allowing modern cabovers in the US
@@matsv201 It is definitely on purpose all you have to do is look at what happened with the skyline and many other cars that were prevented from coming to the US.
Us trucks are upgraded lawnmowers😂
Drivers keep their workshoe on the last step, not entering the cab with their workshoe. That's one way to keep it clean.
@@lowrangemaniac5326 There are no laws against driving barefoot in pretty much any EU country or most US states AFAIK.
R u a new Canadian 😂
@@lowrangemaniac5326 That's usually what drivers of clean lorries usually do. Clean driving shoes inside, work boots outside.
@@lowrangemaniac5326not here in norway atleast, we can drive with no shoes;)
Exactly loose the boots 😂😂
I might be just a guy in the UK, but I'm so happy for you to be having this rare opportunity to have access to something incredibly special.
She is an absolute Beaut!
I’m a Norwegian with absolutely no knowledge of trucks, engines or anything, but I love these videoes, Learning a whole lot and so proud of our swedish brothers producing This amazing machinery!
Me too!
@@TheOisannNetwork oisann, there was a fellow Norwegian 😂
@@erkkiboy Same here 😅
@@censoredviking Jeg også delvis. I have some experience with trucks, but I forgot it all because even if I could drive while at home, I am never going back to driving those speed dispenser trucks. Everyone used speed before, dunno if that is true still. But a solo to Paris and back in 30 hours or whatever time it is is not done popping Flintstones vitamins and Red Bull.
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Beautiful truck! I’ve been driving Scania’s for 20 years now, and it’s not until you see a video like this that you realise how amazing these vehicles are. We kind of take them for granted here in the UK and Europe.
Looking forward to seeing you take it on the road in the USA. 🚚🚚
As someone who has had 2 389 peterbilts in Australia and now drive a R650 scania I would never go back the power tech and comfort is so much better.
In austrailia.. do you have europeam or american volvos?
@@matsv201of course!!!
@@amix959 both?
Euros, we are restricted by total length and thats why we have alot of cab overs here @matsv201
@@NANKEL1 Fun fact: The Volvo XXL cab originated from an AUS market spec requirement. It took off so well that Volvo introduced it for the Euro markets as well. Similar size to the cab that Bruce has specc'd for his Scania.
The thing on the roof is the radar for the alarm. If you look on the key there’s two options, one is to lock and disable the motion sensor for when you’re on a ferry or train (ferry icon on the key) the other disables the radar in the cab so you can lock it from the fob while inside and not set the alarm off.
The control on the back of the cab on the curled cable is radio control, night heater control, night cool (parking aircon) and a few other features.
pretty sure it has a panic button too.
Don’t forget the lights check button. Looks like a ‘sidelight’ icon but hold it for 2 or so seconds and it cycles through the lights so you can check all your trailer lights are working without having to be sat in the cab pressing the brakes etc. I use it every single hookup.
Weight transfer button on the dash with the arrow. Leds in the roof and mood lights which light up red 2 buttons on the light panel on dash will get them on will bring on lights on floor,door cards,back wall and in the storage on the sides above your head. You can dim them to a level you are comfortable with.
Bruce that button you didn't know what it was is simply weight transfer, over here if you're at traffic lights on a hill, we usually lift the axle before getting going, but weight transfer pulls weight off the tag, and puts it on the drive for traction, it then cancels the function at about 20mph 👍 that's simply what it is.
Also, the reason why your map light didn't work, is your interior light button is turned off, on the dash you'll have a button for the interior lights with 3 settings, all the way to bottom is lights on, middle is standby where you can put the lights on individually whenever you like, and top is turn absolutely everything off like an isolator, just move it to the middle, it's the button to the right hand side of your lane departure button under radio 👍
Weight transfer button makes it also more nimble.
It is generally safer to have interior lights disabled so they do not come on when u open the doors. That way bad actors can’t tell u r there.
Weight transfer button is the best in the winter, myself use to have about 10t of weight on my driveaxle if the snow condition is terrible and still keep my speed at 80km/h.
In our trucks it doesn't cancel the fuction. Due to the overhang on "Sweden Combos" we sometimes drive with the tag down even when empty. We just have the weight transfer on.
I'm from Brasil...we have Scanias here as well, great trucks.
Maybe later, at night, show your audience the headlight on the top of the windshield, it really lights up mountains ahead of you , it makes night turn into day.
Scanias are just on another level.
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Does Brazil still have a Scania factory .
@@pete1955-g8c Yes it does...at São Paulo State👍🏻
@@TheMarcosgoulart97 Many thanks for the info, I remembered from years ago when they produced the 141 with set forward axle on Trilex wheels.
Here in the US we NEED these trucks only because all these other manufacturers don’t make quality trucks like they use to now it is mostly fast turn around with poorly made parts and when you need to replace parts it’s never available vs scania if you need a part THEY HAVE IT!
You ain't lying. Always on backorder.
Coffee maker is pretty normal, but if you went for the high-roof variant, you could have gotten the Scania Microwave oven in the overhead passanger side 😎
Haven't sleep or live in these next gen cabins but at least old Topline was really nice place to live and work.
Mine had also coffee maker in those upper boxes next to microwave so it was not on my way when moving in the cabin.
Such a nice truck was that.
Unfortunately he opted for the R cabin because in some roads he is not allowed to drive and if it happens he will transport the truck on a trailer
Yea I was gonna say I've seen them put the coffee maker in the overhead cupboard to keep it out of the way
Could also get a bunk bed, 2 people can sleep comfortably .
@@marco_grt4460no way this cause the trailer is always taller for a reason from the even max space cab as S class is! Even if restriction applies for the trailer hight mostly the cab will fit within!
Bruce! Speak to nooteboom or faymonville, see if they can get you a trailer made and over to the USA! Full steering axle low loader or stepframe! That would blow a lot of folks minds seeing that back with you!
Would look way better than US trailers on it as well.
A Nooteboom would be truly awesome. Best lowloader trailers in the world
Nooteboom or Broshuis 100% Broshuis already has a big order for the US army.
Broshuis and Goldhofer are already sold in the USA.
A Goldhofer would be much better
I can see it now, Bruce Wilson VP of Promotion And Sales For SCANIA USA and owner of SCANIA of Tennessee and Florida☺🤘.
Honestly it might be my next truck
You won't be disappointed men!@@tylergladys6626
Could be a new direction in his life. Sometimes you never know what options come your way.
I stated in the Royal marines, got medically discharged, trained as an accountant and ended up owning pubs.
The pubs came out of nowhere, no plans no nothing, at that point I didn't really like people lol, but one day out of nowhere the option crossed my path and I spoke to the wife and owned a pub within 24h, and my life took a major pivot.
It's the old sliding doors moment. I'd of had more money staying in accounts, but I'd not be as happy. I would be less tired 😂
@@StephenButlerOne Would of you? I would of thought you would of managed to of a decent life life anywhere.
@@StephenButlerOne Seize the opportunity when it make sense. My greatest regrets in life is not doing that because of comfort, only to then see somebody else grab that same opportunity and run with it.
It's a very cool truck that's packed with features. I'm a retired farmer and it's been said many times that the European tractors are 10-15 years ahead/ advanced of the American tractors, it appears the same can be said about heavy haul trucks as well.
As owner operator for 13 years I can’t wait this truck to become available in the usa
It never will - is made for different diesel fuel & oils, service network, service personnel with skills & equipment. It'll bring only trouble, financial losses, bad reputation, wasted time consumed for Scania even if they sale the cheaper versions build for the world not for Europe! Trans-Atlantic Treaty will never allow certain trades between EU & USA, Globalization will never & can't fully apply.
BTW how's the business in USA how are you getting loads at what prices which truck is the best the cheapest the most expensive who has the best ratio price - quality is it easy to finance brand new or old one how much would be the down payment is it easy to start trucking company is there money to be made?
I’m so glad you are educating your U. S. Driver’s about the Scania trucks. I have only owned Peterbilts. But it’s clear that the Scania is far superior in every way. I really like the cab being on air bags and how driver friendly it is.
Thank you for sharing.
Driver Alex. SoCal.
Hi Alex, I am from LA (SoCal) and have been working in Europe since the 90s. I am driving a Scania R450 and it is definitely far superior to any US truck!!! They are extremely reliable when properly maintained. I have 810K miles on it and not even a hiccup so far. If they are ever imported into the US again, I would highly recommend it to you if your routes are no more than 2-3 weeks long (due to far less cab space versus US trucks).
@@plrswax1 Thanks for the info. I didn’t even think about the sleeper space till you mentioned it. I’m home most nights so I was just thinking of the ride quality. Rough roads are a back killer for me even with the best Pete.
@@alexe2669 приезжайте к нам, в Россию, мы покажем вам плохие дороги =))))
@alexe2669 the longest single trip I've had in a scania is the equivalent of new York to el paso, tx. Even after a full day behind the wheel you don't feel worn out. The seats are some of the best out there, the cab suspension is super, the cab ergonomics are really well thought out. The miles fly by in these.
To top it off, when you get to a terminal or customer who has limited space, these trucks are really nimble and easy to maneuver.
If I ever had the chance I'd join scania and give new US drivers an introduction to these awesome trucks that have been my home for nearly 2 decades.
And that's a basic Cab you can get it with a bigger cab it's about 10 inches taller with a full flat floor and you get much bigger lockers above the Dash and you can get a microwave from Scania that goes inside them here in IRELAND we have a lot of Scania trucks
when this thing has arrived in the states you should show it and film it with the guys from semicasual and RLC motorsport plus gentry and sons trucking, would be so cool for them all to see and review the new scania. (since you showed them the older scania already). i really enjoyed that!
No way cause they'll think USA is being attacked by UFO & Alliens or atleast Rossia does something & the Usual Idiots from White House, FBI, CIA, Hollywood, US Army will get involved - possible 3rd world War. So better keep it secret from American society & lie them is just a cardboard project.
Hope that you will bring Scania for USA 👍🏻
I'm not a cabover fan, but that truck is awesome, the features and quality are definitely next level, so far above what we get in the US and years ahead in the technology. Getting to see it built at the factory is a once in a lifetime thing, I'm totally jealous, lol!!
Would LOVE for scania to come to the U.S. and fill a hole that's been wilfully ignored by the current U.S. market!
I've always wanted to drive and own a COE Semi! Will most DEFINITELY be keeping an eye on this as I'll be in the market for a truck in the near future and beyond.
the reason to why the top step is so deep is for you to place your footwear there so you keep the cabin clean.
Yeah but Scanias have one fatal flaw. The top step is not waterproof. Don't leave your shoes there in the rain. Ask @truckerjenko
@@cjmillsnun I store my shoes there when driving through rain all the time. They never get wet.
And to fill up your shoes with rain.😊
Bruce, you didn’t mention if your truck has the water heater to heat the motor and cab at same time, very good in cold climate and starting.
@@shortwalk8551It should be a standard feature
Remember to put your shoes on the top step before closing the door. It's mandatory. Then you have your driver shoes (Swedish clogs) inside, or drive barefoot.
Never seen anyone drive in swedish clogs.. I kept my swedish clogs in the top step and drove barefoot...
Different laws here in the US buddy. Some drive without shoes here in the US but your not suppose to. Each DOT handles it differently. I drive with Crocs personally.
@@LamarA-bq1zzfun fact most states actually allow driving barefoot.
Here I am, an assistant nurse stumbeling over your channel and had to watch this from the beggining. I am not even a truck guy lol. I clicked on the sub button so fast and the notification bell. It will be so nice to see your future videos.
I've worked for Scania and always appreciated their focus on quality, a good workplace and a good customer relationship. In my mind, these are the best trucks on the road. I've previously also worked as a truck driver and got to know differences in between truck brands first hand. Very exciting to see a US spec modern Scania being built and send over.
Interior does not have good quality
@@idontknow2rhhfhfsure sure Petes & Kennyes with John's Deer's CATs from 60s still appreciated on US roads are way better like Flintstone Dinosaur space ships 😂😅
Who's better Volvo, Merc or Scania, Renault vs Iveco, DAF vs MAN? What do you think of all, who's the best, who's the cheapest, who has the best ratio - price vs quality, who's more efficient, who breaks less? Are you familiar which brand is cheaper & easier to finance to buy? Tnx!
Please listen brother, I am so proud of you for helping Scania, I am concerned that the government won't allow them to be imported. Would kill the competition.
Those trucks are just all around awesome. Thanks for all the work you putting in.
Yes, that's been my question as well. As the American government has been known to introduce tolls and tariffs to protect domestic industries (just ask Harley Davidson, they would not be around if not for the government protective measures) ever since WWII, it will be very interesting to see how they'll react to this.
100% the US domestic brands will lobby your government to no end when they pick up on this. Maybe Scania should become a military contractor, that will keep any fat fingers away.
We're a Nato country now too 😁
competition is good, local truck makers have to up their game as well.
There is no competition believe me. Top product, but also top priced.
Am so glad you “got” a brand new man. This Will blow all us truckers mind
@bruce the table is non Aluminum its Magnesium i know we manufacture them.
Thanks for confirming this. I thought so when seeing it.
We run a large fleet of Scania in Botswana. I love them and for our conditions i believe there are the best
Can you elaborate? Please tell us more about the conditions you experience.
Here in South Africa Volvo has a slight edge then Scania. Mercedes and MAN
As a Finn my hat's off to our near and dear neighbor's truck industry. Getting to see a Scania on our roads is just an everyday occurrence, never really seen how they are made or what they look inside.
Hoping to see more and more of these in the USA! Great truck and the workmanship is beyond anything US built. Amazing truck!
Looking forward to hearing US truckers review and drive it!
First sentence “ITs So smOOth!”
@@mynameisschezuanthen there are gonna be a few of those that just spit on it and don't dare even start it.
@@mynameisschezuan 2nd sentence "Its so quiet."
@@mynameisschezuan first sentence: it's from Europe, are swedes communists?
@@ajidamarjati 3rd "it drives like a car"
Make sure there is no coffee in coffee maker when you tilting the cab... 😂😂😂
And it's not complete without a microwave oven on top shelf...
Hope you have fun and safe roads ahead mate.
As a fitter / recovery oppo, Sort one out on roadside
Driver is everything safe in the cab before i tilt it?
Yes!
Jack up the cab.
Out through the screen onto the floor was aTV 🤦♂🤣
I'm absolutely stunned how this truck turned out. It's nice to see that this beast is gonna be driving on US Roads .
Hi Bruce ! I dont know if You know it. But that silver thingy in the door that you can see at 20:30 is a safty doorlock for when You sleep in the truck. Pull it out and it will lock in over the handelbar at the back and then it´s not possible to open the door from the outside. Just one of those things You never know if nobody tells You.. About the light in the bed. All Your inside light was turned off in this video. At 10:45 the first light button with the 0 and max is the main button for light, when it on 0 no lights in the cab works. Just set it to the middle position and then everything works. And finaly, 16:30 the "telephone" in the bed is where You control the parkingheater, parkingcooler, alarmclock, radio on/off ect. All the best from a Danish Trucker with a lot of years behind the wheel of a Scania 👍😉
As a diesel mechanic for the last 50 years, I can tell you that individual cylinder heads are just the best thing on a truck or const. equipment. It was really bad when I did field service on construction equip. in the 70s, trying to shuffle a big cyl. head off to one side to replace a piston or using a long board to slide the head from the top of the engine into the back of the service truck, by yourself.
That was one of the best parts of the Cummins "K" series engines, it had individual heads. The Cummins in line engines from before they dropped the H, NH, NT and NTC series were good because they had 3 heads on the inline engines, only the early "C" and "J" series had a single head. The Mack V8s were good because they had 4 heads.
On the mechanical side, they can put more head bolts for better clamping of the cylinder heads on the head gaskets. You don't have to disconnect 3/4 of the fuel system and don't have to go around setting all the valves and injectors. There are many advantages to individual heads, I could go on and on.
Looks like a electrical night mare & can't even imagine trying to find all of the airleaks after about 50 thousand miles? Not impressed 😕
@@michaeladams3421 Even the cabovers in the 70s didn't have a lot of leaks or electrical problems anymore more that the conventional cabs, but they did have a tendency to be cold on the feet in the winter in the cheaper models. The cabovers were really easy to work on and rebuild the engines,. You had wide open access to the engines and a dream to take the tranny out. Better than swing fender Dodge or the 2000 series Internationals.
A 555 Cummins in a swing fender, you had to loosen the cab mounts just to get the rocker cover off and the International 2000 series, you had a sub frame running along the top of the truck frame. Rebuilding an inline 6 of any flavour, you had no mostly work on your knees in the cab as 3/4 of the engine was in the cab past the fire wall. Anyway, sorry for the rant.
The real problem in the Scania cabover or any new truck would be, the quality of the electronics, are they cheap crap like North American stuff, or are they using quality products, that sh!t can be more expensive than simple engine work. Those are 1,000,000 million mile, plus engines.
@@flydieselair I don't work in the industry and I really don't know anything, but given how acclaimed they are I'm guessing they use the best quality components possible
@@flydieselairEuro trucks are better than Euro cars these days they get electronic not electric & mechanic problems but still are better, more efficient, higher torque, quieter, better insolated - no holes on the floor, no leaks, no fumes (oil, fuel, antifreeze or rain inside the cab) than US trucks. US trucks are better build in Australia than in USA they're completely upgraded. US Volvo is cheap outdated garbage (even the best garbage on US market) compared to Euro Volvo both nothing in common like 2 different products from 2 completely different companies. Is a tradition for every US model Volvo with Volvo engine not with Cummins to be slow uphill no matter the transmission the engine power the differential ratio this problem doesn't exist in Euro Volvo although the older models were only slightly slower & slower automatic shifters & slower RPMs catchers than the other Euro brands.
Tell us which one was the best truck the best engine & transmission back then which combination was better (like Volvo-Cumins-Allison or Volvo-Volvo-Ishift) & which one is now what fo you think today's engines & transmissions are? My father owns Pro Stars (the cheapest used trucks in USA, the most comfortable driver position with stick shift gear stick hight, great bunk & mattress, although all kinds of problems with the truck including mechanics electronics & electric) with old Navistar engines (no good but cheap service no fuel efficient) Eaton-Fuller transmissions (the best it gives a sense of real trucking). These Euro trucks are made for expensive Euro diesel & better Euro roads & don't give a sense of trucking like US trucks do.
It is also a parking heater control, the control that controls the radio, alarm, etc, on side of bed..and you have to turn it of, 5 min at least, in case you are going to refuel.. Also, there is an outside hiden door, just on the right, and next to driving door, that opens from inside..for gloves, tools, etc.. You MUST read manual !! Hope this was like first impressions video, but you must read or learn all.. You could had the extra bed...
You guys in the US are in for a real treat when this baby comes ashore. You will see what truckers in Europe and the UK have been driving for years.
The front airbags and the build quality of the Scania beats all American trucks. I can’t wait to trade in my Freightliner Cascadia for a Scania.
The UK is in Europe.
@@matmul4850 No it isn't since Brexit /s
edit: for all you idiots, /s = sarcasm.
UK is scandinavia@@matmul4850
Ha ha! Europe and EU are not the same thing. The UK can leave the EU, but can't leave Europe. EU is the European Union.
I have driven Scania's for over 30 years and i love em, you have a lovely truck there and am quite envious. Hope it meets your needs, i am sure it will exceed your expectations.
Now, this is what I call a truck, and I've driven damn near every single new truck out, and there's nothing as nice as this truck tech wise mechanical wise fit and finish 👌
I drove big rig in Canada 18 years ago. Still have my class 1. I still remember remember picking a brand new Volvo Tractor. It was company truck ( not mine ) but mine to drive. That was not quite as fancy as yours but I remember the giant grin. I just couldn't take get it off my face. I look forward to reactions once you get it back home. I wish you all the best for your future.
Congratulations ! You´ve got the best truck in the world ! 💪Greets from Finland. 👍
You forgott to show night lock. On both doors crome piece next to red door lamp. It latches to rear grab handle and blocks the openning of the door. That is factory option.
First of all I hope Scania will enter the US market!
They should seriously consider to bring back the Longline factory cab option. It will be great for long haul, much easier to maneuver than a regular american truck and the trailer gap will be closed resulting in much better fuel economy. It’s not possible to close the trailer gap without a longer cabin. The 385 tire width if not as standard, it should be offered as an option in order to take advantage of the higher capacity of the EU front axle.
I am patiently waiting for the results and for sure I will be one Scania V8 customer.
Good luck!
longline and t cab (torpedo nose) would be nice
If Sacania makes the market I would guess they make every possible cab version NA market requires! Vlastuijn in Holland already makes Torpedos and every lenght of cab you desire so the blue prints already exists! The biggest hurdle is the NA free market wich ain't that free.
Finally,an American sees the quality of Scania and gives it a chance to appear in America.I've been fallowing your channel for a long time,but when you started the scania wow here's the real man.I'm so glad that you became Scania's man for America.I drove in America but I'm back in Serbia.I wish you oll the best,and don't forget SCANIA IS THE QUEEN OF THE ROADS.BILLY
This thing is so much better for trucking than a Pete! You can’t even deny it! So well thought out! And safer for new drivers!
12:27 Bruce, yes, it also has an engine brake, if you look closely at the right hand lever, you will see two buttons with some green squares, those are the buttons through which you can activate/deactivate the automatic braking mode of the retarder and the engine brake. These two can work simultaneously in automatic mode when you press the brake pedal, or manually when you pull the lever down.
19:33 You also have sun visors in front, they are like those from the small car, and they also have a small extension, you have to fold it from the back.
No engine brake, its exhaust brake and retarder. Only the new super engines can be fitted with engine brake or CRB as they call it.
@@sampsani Ok, but when you close the exhaust it's not the engine that slows down the truck?
The retarder is mounted on the gearhouse. NOT ENGINE. @@ConstantinVictor66
@@ConstantinVictor66a jake breake that is used in the us uses compression of the cylinder to breake the truck. Then vent them before the engine recope the enegy. Hence breake but irs very noicy.
The ehause break works more like the engine breake om a gas car, it just restrict the flow. It dont break as much as a jake breake but is less noicy.
Some trucks have automatic ehaust brakes and the hudraulic breake is the on that is used when more power to slow down is needed
Some trucks have automatic exhaust breakes that when you just push the break a bit it activate the echaust breake and some trucks will also downshift ot increase the effect.
Some trucks also have automatic retarder. This is a bit more rare because ghe retarder often have multiple steps so ot work almost like the breake peddal. Apart from it works porly at very slow speed. But a skilled driver can get down to a crawl
@ConstantinVictor66 typically when people say 'engine brake' they are referring to a compression brake. Most people don't call the exhaust brake an engine brake
8 weeks is way to long to wait :) Norwegian Truck driver from 1994-2017. mostly driven Scania but also some Mercedes, Iveco, Volvo and Daf :) Scania always my favorit
Bro, I didn't know you were about to hit 1 million subs. CONGRATS 💯
You got yourself a thing of beauty here. I don't even drive a car and got excited for you. It's like a plane or something, the amount of tech it's packing.
That gray thing on the roof with the black dots in it, is the cabin detector for the alarm system.
Those dots are ultrasonic sensors that recognize if someone enters the cabin when locked.
One of the swotches you didn't knew the function of, turns that off in case you lock the truck with your dog or someone inside. It avoids that the siren goes off when people are inside the truck! :)
remember 2 things,its got double glazing on side windows,also security locks on the doors,sit in the seat, close the the door,notice a chrome latch towards the rear of the door,pull that out and it clips around the interior grab handle..
10:40, that button with the arrow is for transferring weight from the tag axle to the 1st drive axle. You can hold it down and it will start transferring weight until you release the button or it will completely lift the tag axle if you hold it long enough.
edit: spelling
The secret to drive in Norway during the winter 😊
I’m retired now, but I love the AC without running an APU. I would buy a pickup from these folks. Excellent!
Scania don't build pickup trucks only semi-trucks even when Saab-Scania was a thing no pickup trucks was built
Thank you so much to you and to Scania for allowing these videos to be possible!
Such a great and exciting series showing everything off to their best!
At 20:50 that little chrome handle in the door panel is actually a safe guard to lock your self in at night. Its a physical barrier that hooks onto the metal railing preventing someone from outside breaking into your truck while you're sleeping. Very cool feature
I hope Scania is gonna start selling Truck in the US i’ve been in Sweden factory or Scania and I enjoy a lot. It’s a Truck made for the Driver. It’s a big difference between US trucks.
This would make an awesome log truck in Ontario Canada. Our job sites are getting tighter. This thing has all the amenities for staying in the truck all week and small enough for getting around easy.
There is still Scania Off-road option with 6x6
@@mr4lergia xt if i recall corectly
Really curious what USA truckers will say about these awesome trucks! I've added bellow some of the buttons and what they do. Can the truck also be optioned with heated and cooled seats? I would think so this being a V8
8:50 - fog lights are on the left the ones with the light beams cut, the controls are just for the headlight so you don't blind other drivers in various situations where the truck is inclined, it should also have autoleveling as mandated by law
10:39 - axle with arrow over to another one -> load transfer
10:47 - mute for the blindspot monitoring system, if you change lanes onto someone it will make a noise - mandated by law i think
10:53 - AEB system - advanced emergency braking system automatically brakes for you in case of an emergency - i think mandated by EU law
12:14 - face with wifi - voice commands for entertainment/phone/gps/etc.
16:30 - the remote is for creature comforts so you don't have to get up, radio/source/volume as well as parking AC/Heating controlls, european trucks have engine off Heating/AC
17:34 - the switch is on the panel, top row, right most one i think?
18:12 - ultrasonic motion sensors, security feature
20:38 - with a bottle opener, you do have a fridge, would be a shame not be able to crack a cold one after work
Seats are perforated so it def has "cooling". Seats aren't cooled though, just has air fan blowing. AC seats would be crazy 🥶
I would love to drive a Scania in USA. Please consider coming to the U.S. market. Your engineering and build quality is second to none.
This 2024 model R 770 is miles ahead of what Scania were producing 20 years ago with the L series models which were a great truck then.
The new R 770 with all its high tech bells and whistles features is light years on from the trucks they built 40 years ago.
There is just no comparison with 40 years ago and how the brand has evolved from then to now in design, styling and power outputs.
Drivers now have every extra they could ever ask for in driving a truck.
If I was 40 years younger then I would be jumping at the chance to get on the road to drive one of these beautiful trucks for a living, but sadly I've had to retire from driving now for health reasons.
You've done a great review and excellent job of promoting this fabulous truck and all its special build features.
Bruce just want to point out a little cubby hole most drivers don’t realise exists 😂 As you are sat in drivers seat, beside your right leg at lower part of the dash is a cylindrical cubby hole for either a thermos flask or a large bottle of soda. I find it really useful 😂 before you leave have one of the guys go through all the trucks features , you came across as flying on the seat of your pants with knowledge 😂😂
а у меня термос когда сразу нальешь кипяток первые 5-10 минут немного подтекает и я иногда страдаю, от того, что нет держателя термоса в вертикальном положении как в volvo fh. А тот, термос, который исправен даже в держатель volvo не помещается =) всегда найдется тот, кто будет страдать =)))
This Scania is amazing. To get it completed, you definitely need a Euro trailer from Ekeri.
Thanks for these great videos.
I'm waiting for the US videos now👍
won't help the US much. Their trailers are way different. I hope it doesn't look stupid the same way pulling euro trailers with a W900 does. It's a ridiculous mismatch 😄
The light knob on your key is for testing your lights. Push it and the parking lights turn on. And nekst push turn signals, break and so on. Nice to check your lights that way when walking around your rig.
Its a brilliant idea. I used to love it first thing in the day when doing my daily checks.
I know nothing about trucks, trucking, or Scania. But I am addicted to watching these.
As a proud Swede with 10 years of experience driving trucks, I have to say that for me, Scania outshines even Volvo. My colleagues and I often joke that when you see different truck brands on the parking lot, there’s only one that’s a real truck, and that’s Scania. If I were to rank the top three brands, it would be Scania, Volvo, and DAF. There’s one brand I didn’t mention that I wouldn’t set foot in. It’s exciting, though, to see North America finally getting a real truck on your roads!
like #214. Bruces Scania [MAGNUS] rear power divider drive-lift-axle is so COOL. Definitely on the long haul, running light or empty, lifting the axle, improves mileage over thousands of miles. Every dollar counts. Ive seen people "scab" on a second rear axle and...yuk
tire wear aswell
@@Tvillrightit also less bouncy loading one axle down s bit more thsn hsving bssdically no load spreed over to axles. Bit i guedd that is mostly with no trailer att all (granted i habe not ridden a us truck and almost all european trucks lift on axle under low load.
I am really happy that you have come this far. When you started out with your used Scanias and got to know Ville at Ylivoimala and from there went to Sweden to visit the factory for the first time i had a feeling that would'nt it be great if you could get a new Scania at a spec that you can show to US truckers. I guess i was not alone in that thought and i am super excited that Scania has decided to give you the chance to show what European trucks are capable of and what makes them so special. I see Scania trucks everyday when i am out and about and i have learned more about the models and variants, stuff that i never had a clue about before. I am fascinated by the fact that the 770 models are quite common and not just something that exists in the lineup from Scania to cater to a small audience. But here most are the hi-cab version. Anyway, i am looking forward to see you when you get it delievered to the US in a while. Thanks for all the great narration you do in your videos. One can really tell that you are very excited about these trucks and the technology that puts them into a class of their own. Cheers from Småland/Sweden!
The longline bullnose scanias will go down VERY well in the states. It’s the closest thing we have to your peterbuilts, but with all the quality of scania.
You mean an International Navistar? That is the US built bullnose Scania sibling. VW are putting all Scania and MAN parts and drivetrains in them in the US now.
Good luck with that because they ended production of the T series bull nose cabs in 2005.
@@deezelfairyand that's why people that want new Tcab go to Vlastuin in Netherlands.
@@mr4lergia And how much do they cost compared to a regular production line model?
They were affectionatly known as "Gumboots" here in Australia.
This is very cool! I hope to see it one day here in US in person this is truly a beautiful unit. So intersting how these Scanias are made.
Hey everyone I’m an x hgv mechanic in the uk. You chose one of the best trucks to have & in the USA it will be nice to see how it goes
Alythe best.
I've driven a few trucks over the years here in the UK that my dad owned. As far back as an T plate (1963) Scammel Constructor. It felt more like a tractor than a truck. Lol. No air clutch, no power steering, crash box etc. You had to be a brute of a man to drive trucks back then. Then he bought a brand new F plate (1988) Iveco Turbo 330/30 and it was amazing! Easy to drive as any car. Of course even that is an antique compared to your shiny new R770!
That thing is just stunning! Everything about it. I've never driven a Scania but I know they make some of the very best trucks in the world today! Enjoy it brother!
1963 is from the end of dateless reg to suffix-A. suffix-T would be 1978-1979.
Quality through and through! Excellent coverage of the build…..
That bought of your 144 Scania "Vermolen" really brought a lot to you and USA 😂 (also for Scania 😂)
Love to see you hauling a heavy load thru the rocky mountains with you Scania and see the faces of those other truckers hauling loads and being flown by uphill by a Scania without any fuss😂
The quality in the fit and finish on this truck is outstanding.
I'm not a driver but I do have an F endorsement and retired firefighter. The Scania is a beautiful truck, much thought and engineering and built with pride. Much respect to the company and workers!
Shoes inside the cabin???? Outdoor shoes should be left outside on the top step
Why, americans walk in their homes with outdoor shoes
@@teemur76 And sit on their couches with them as well (like, they put them on the seating). So yeah, I am not even surprised that they do this as well. It's just a different mindset/cultural difference.
@@teemur76 that would be a foot blasphemy in Sweden. Shoes stay out in the entry hall. 😂
Don't bother. You can't teach Americans sensibilities like these.
@@Raj-nh3fc same in Turkey
It seems it have also the nightlock system on the doors. That prevents that they can not break in your cab while you are sleeping.
Scania always made a quality product. My favourite was the 143 centurions,just a different class.
That controler on 16:34 is for light, radio and heating in cabin, webasto system, at 17:58 that is for belt system thats holding second bed you can install it instead of storage, also second curtain you can add is for second bed. 18:39 empty space is for TAHO system for drivers. Shoud have on front also sun blinds, manual or on the button. Stationary climate is good for max 11h, after that it will shut down becouse of the truck battery. Nice job on covering this truck, i really like it.
I would LOVE to see another Trucking Company on the road here in the U.S. I love cab overs, I wish they didn't stop making em. We could really use these.
BUT by all means DO NOT MAKE THEM HERE, cause as you know we can make trucks here, just not to keen on putting LOVE and CARE into doing so, doing it like Scania does.
Thank you Bruce for what you do! God Bless You and Scania!
Well, now I really wanna see how this truck will ride on USA roads.
You did forgot to show those side storage compartmets when you showed how much storage there is.
Enough room to hide a dead body
You should really get a good euro trailer for this truck! I would reccomend Ekeri or Limetec for reefer/box with side doors and maybe a Broshuis flatbed
10:39 This button raises the rear axle, but you set the height of the rear axle manually. This is very important for drivers in Scandinavia, because of the frost and ice on the asphalt. The 5th wheel is moved above the drive axle, so that the semi-trailer presses exactly on the drive wheel, and there is no slippage when climbing uphill (or other road situations). The button on the left does not lift the axle if there is a lot of weight on the rear axles, but this button will lift it. And if I remember correctly, from the road position to the highest, you need to hold the button for 60 seconds
I´m sure this truck is gonna make quite some US truckers want one as well.
I have had a few swedish designed machinery.... and got to love that air hoses and cables are marked with part number and where they belong... Seen a machine from the UK where the whole "cable tangle" was yellow cables... The mechanic had a quite headache before he had fixed that mess up, when the whole thing ripped apart.
not sure if MAN still does it but i have seen them with all white wiring
@@MrLarsgren No idea about MAN... but having every single cable named and numbered.. on the machines I have had... they had the number or where it belonged every 20cm or something... instead of just a big mess that is the also the same colour.... is just a big relief when you have a trouble..
@@fossi4743 oh i know. some brand are user friendly others are not. personally i love scanias. they are built in a way that make you think the engineers were the ones having to work on them. built custom trucks for 10 years and loved the scanias. a dream to work on.
@@MrLarsgren only had to tip the cab ones on a lorry (Scania) in that case… and that was a pure pain in the butt…
Reason was that the truck did not do that much mileage. So the lock for the cab had stucked… saying that it was a pain the Butt is mild, for the inconvenience it gave..
the mechanic at the company I worked at said the lock can get stuck.. the main issue I did not have anything in the truck to pry it with..
@@MrLarsgren MAN так же как и Scania принадлежит теперь VAG , думаю в новом поколении они уже навели должный порядок с этим.
These trucks should be introduced into the RV industry as fifth wheel campers and also as class B+ super
Search for STX Campers or Roelofs Raalte horse trucks😉
I've seen scania RV's. well, with a trailer. but still. was a very, very nice trailer. just a bunch of tourists in a recent scania, with a de-luxe trailer wich the price of could (with alot of money to spare) buy the trailerpark they checked in to.
You should check his channel, in a chapter there was a Dutchman with his Next Gen 4x4 RV to Bruce shop
You mean like this?
Can be had. Scania builds busses of many sizes, RVs (class A) using Scania chassis exist and they cost about a million bucks. 👀No joke
The button you Thought was to engage the rear drive axle is the full locker, tha axle Will engage automatic when you lower it.
Have the same setup on my truck, wonderful when driving on bad and slippery roads in the norwegian mountains.. 😁
The button with the boogie and the arrowes are to move weight from the rear to the front drive If you Need to, like when you are pulling a light load and Want to take of on a slippery road.
so the button moves the 5th wheel fore and aft?
@@Guru0Pitka nono, it release air from the last axle so you get more weight on the first drive axle.
@@niklasfrantzen8972 ahhhh, so it lowers it a bit and moves weight to the other axle - clever!
@@Guru0Pitka No, not lower it, release pressure from the bags, the axle load on the last axle Will go down and more load Will go on the first drive axle.
The slogan for SCANIA is "king of the road", and with this big boy with 6x4 and 770 hp, you will be the king of the road. Best of luck with everything.
18:16 could it be sensors for the ac ? 18:42 You have the e log , we have driver cards . This is the space for the driver card reader. Congratulations for the new truck , the colour is very awesome
As someone who did TOMY runs for Amazon in a Kenworth truck, I absolutely love the SCANIA trucks. They look amazing. They are specc'd nicely. I'm really curious to see how the truck does in the mountains of CO and WV.
if they can handle Norway they can handle CO and WV
God didn’t make a mountain His Scania couldn’t climb when building the earth 😜
You can put a 50 tons in the back of this thing and it will fly up those heels easily. My father used to drive a 143 V8 500hp, he once picked up an overloaded trailer weighing 50 tonnes, it was only because he weighed it on the scale that he knew it was overloaded, the truck pulled it as if it was nothing
You can trust my word that the Scania will not give a shit about a single hill it encounters. These barely slow down feom 50mph when weighing 167000lbs.
These things pull twice the weight of what american semis do on a daily basis. There is nothing you can throw at it that would make it fail
So happy for you man 🙂
That remote above the bed. You should be able to use it to control webasto, so if youre feeling cold or hot at night, you dont need to leave the bed. Also you should be able to set alarms etc on it
Front window has blinds as wel. The bar in your back wall closet is for a second bed. Roof most of the time opens. 1 click is just raising the back. Second holding click opens it. Beautiful truck, only question is why no s line with a high cab?
Hope Scania & yourself do well in the US. I've driven all makes of trucks in the UK & for me, Scania is top choice, I love the build quality.