Janice, it was maybe 75 Tonne, inc. trailers. The heaviest piece of machinery was the dozer (approx 20T). These trucks and trailers are capable of carrying double that weight if required, cheers.
That wasn't a test, aussie roadtrain drivers and their trucks take that sort of crossing with a grain of salt, the titan would of handled two more loaded trailers easy.
Wish i was there, could have parked my car in a stupid spot on the other side and stood on the road between a wide load and a retaining wall........luck plenty had it covered
Keep finding myself wondering, WHY didn't they build a low bridge and just let the water pass underneath? Elevate it 2-3 metres, and buttress the supports, and it should withstand even heavy flow events. Of course, it would cost a bit more, but it would be much more reliable - and vehicles wouldn't be driving through the salty waters. [They use a lot of winter salt to melt ice on our roads here, and motor vehicles driven in winters rarely last more than 10 years before they start rusting out.]
@@bettytoby122 ....... So, you live DownUnder? No need to get into a snit - it was a simple question. So, explain it then - since you obviously know everything about the situation.
The Aussie government refuses to do it because the road leads into native aboriginal land on the other side of the crossing, and they are being cucks about it and want to keep it "natural" even though it is dangerous. Building a bridge would infringe on the native land by a least 100 yards but considering how much native land has been set aside there that is nothing. I agree I wish they would build some kind of an elevated overpass. Also, there are hazards in trying to get a bridge builtt such as the high tides, especially during the rainy season, and of course the crocs in the water.
Thats an entire construction set in a single train! Absolutely badass
Interesting nobody commented on the crocodile just chilling by the 2 metre marker
Waiting for lunch to walk across.
Maybe cos they dont give a flying mahogany about the crocodile.
Seen one croc seen em all, there everywhere up there
Everyone knows ol chopmer
Whoa!! At 1:07 you can see his whole body.
That’s a BAD-ASS MACK TRUCK!! 🥳🤟🏾😎😆👍🏾🤴🏾
That’s a hell of a heavy load to haul, but better than a lightweight vehicle getting swept into the water.
Mate, what heavy load you see in the vid? Yep spotte the croc on the rhs lower corner. Good lack with spotting. Cheers
Janice, it was maybe 75 Tonne, inc. trailers. The heaviest piece of machinery was the dozer (approx 20T). These trucks and trailers are capable of carrying double that weight if required, cheers.
So interested by this place, I’d love to see it in person!
So for some reason Cahills Crossing is getting a bunch of views on YT, and I'm watching them all.
Same same
I never saw a truck pulling all those trailers before. I didn't think it was possible.
U just gotta go 5mph so u dont brake and get crushed/topple everything over
@@christiant.s.f.9029In the N.T. 4 trailers are fairly common.
That Mack Titan was put to the test right there
That wasn't a test, aussie roadtrain drivers and their trucks take that sort of crossing with a grain of salt, the titan would of handled two more loaded trailers easy.
@@colinl9018 I take it you watch out back truckers!😁😁
@@leeanneyoungman8028 No, too busy earning a living and taking care of family.
@@colinl9018 Fuck, what a hard man!
Wish i was there, could have parked my car in a stupid spot on the other side and stood on the road between a wide load and a retaining wall........luck plenty had it covered
The crocs are in hibernation this time of year so it is the best time to go swimming 🏊♂️
The art of Driving.
yes, done right. A vehicle must be large enough and heavy enough to hold the road in the rushing water.
ive got over 3 million miles in the west coast mountains of the us. id do this for free in a second. wee fun!~!!
Lol....at least there wasn't some hero standing in the middle of the causeway fishing for a change....
Wow, beautiful
Keep finding myself wondering, WHY didn't they build a low bridge and just let the water pass underneath? Elevate it 2-3 metres, and buttress the supports, and it should withstand even heavy flow events. Of course, it would cost a bit more, but it would be much more reliable - and vehicles wouldn't be driving through the salty waters. [They use a lot of winter salt to melt ice on our roads here, and motor vehicles driven in winters rarely last more than 10 years before they start rusting out.]
And your such an expert 😅. Maybe drive a few miles in these guys shoes and you'll find out why things such as these crossing are the way they are.
@@bettytoby122 ....... So, you live DownUnder? No need to get into a snit - it was a simple question. So, explain it then - since you obviously know everything about the situation.
As Sheldon would say..'physics'.
No way in the world I would sit that close
It really is mad max in Australia
with the flow of that water id think you d need some serious weight. however these look light.
Snowrunner for realz!!
Isn't it about time to build an elevated bridge though there? Just a thought.
The Aussie government refuses to do it because the road leads into native aboriginal land on the other side of the crossing, and they are being cucks about it and want to keep it "natural" even though it is dangerous. Building a bridge would infringe on the native land by a least 100 yards but considering how much native land has been set aside there that is nothing. I agree I wish they would build some kind of an elevated overpass. Also, there are hazards in trying to get a bridge builtt such as the high tides, especially during the rainy season, and of course the crocs in the water.
@@bluedevil0704 Those hazards can be worked around. Plenty of bridges have been built over croc. infested waters.
Again, a bridge is not wanted by the native people! This place is VERY REMOTE!
I thought it was a truck but I'm wrong 😕
With that much weight keeping those trailers exactly where they should be only the dumbest road train driver on Earth could stuff it up.
Watch the crocs watching the truck train ! ruclips.net/video/5H9nppDzmqg/видео.html
Why don’t they create a bridge?
Ummm.....build a bridge?
Nah , feed the crocs . It`s cheaper & a tourist attraction .
Not enough traffic to justify it and the floods caused by the wet season rains will mess it up every year...
With a population density of about 3 people per 100 square km , what's the point
First
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So you need a road train to "do it right" ?
It's ok, be proud of your 121 seconds!