"I managed to tie it up with a cable tie" (Readjustable) cable ties are the single most useful piece of equipment a driver can carry. Saved my bacon so many times.
I would take a American truck for room but the high ceiling of European trucks are kind of nice I think. I wish Scania come to the US one day. I think there still is a niche market for cabovers in some areas. Especially companies that regularly drive in compact areas such as large cities.
@@DontUputThatEvilOnMe I think they'd be very popular for either city deliveries and/or very heavy haulers. Over here, in Sweden the only brands used for lumber, excavation or transport of heavy machinery, is Scania or Volvo. You'll never see an Iveco or Daf hauling lumber, nor with a hook behind the cab for asphalt tubs and gravel beds. I've ever only seen one MAN lumber truck and it was a TGX-35-640. If you need power, Scania and Volvo will always have what you need.
I don´t even have a commercial driver's license, and don´t know much about trucks, but I watch your videos before I go to bed, because they are so relaxing and make me tired lol. Anyway peace and have a nice day Stavros.
jeeeeeeeeeeeesus, that thing is spotless inside, and it's a 14 plate :O the 58 plates that i saw in my company are disgusting inside, even the rental 19 plate we had for 2 weeks. very very nice done keeping it clean
Nice looking prime mover. Less (bling) is always more when it comes to a working vehicle. I've had a chance to do a days work in a new shape R500 and you're correct, the auto shift has been quickened up quite a bit, (and the steering lightened). Where I live in SE Queensland, Australia, the G500 is becoming very popular and I see more of them on the road as the weeks go by.
Once again nice video Stavros! For 600K miles! that is one mint truck,gold in Africa. I had a Scania 124L 420 HP DC 12 with Electronic diesel control 6 by 2 tag axle..3 over 3 gearbox GRS 900 Very hardy engines these ones,easily clocking 2M kilometres Lots of appreciation from Kenya!. Kindly do a video of an Actros 2544/2546 Mp3...or the Actros 2545 Mp4 full auto straight 6 engine please
Nice to see your daily drive mate... I really enjoy your content, always well delivered & edited... Hope you don't mind me asking but what cameras do you use? Btw, Cable ties have got me out of trouble many a time... 😊👍
Hey Stavros, really great to finally see your daily truck! Also I noticed you have a Monaco plate in the windshield, have you ever driven your truck there? What's the longest journey you've made?
Nice video mate i loved it my favourite truck is scania. Also i like volvo fh16 tough competition between 2 i am a class2 driver atm but in next few months i will be taking class1 under me belt and join the big boys gang. Keep up the good job and video wish you good luck in future
Hey hi Stavros, like the videos, how about coming down to Australia come and see, test drive what we do .. Roadtrain type 1 and triple Roadtrain over 120t love to have you do a video down under in the outback 😁
Currently driving a '12 Volvo FH 500 tipping truck (mass transport for concrete factories) and came from a company running Scania 450s ('12 and newer)(grocery distribution locally) and seeing this one really made me miss the Scanias... From the last generation of trucks, Scanias just have a nicer instrument panel and buttons. The '12 volvo's buttons looks like they're made for a toy. I realize they're easy to read and so they're good for fast operation, but I still think they look stupid.
what you mean his steering wheel spinner knob? They're great if you do a lot of low speed maneuvering but really and truly shouldn't be used at road speeds for safety reasons. We have one on our old JD tractor and it is great for that kind of purpose. Also have one on my pickup since I carry mail in that truck and have to reach across from the passenger side to the driver side to steer. Makes that kind of work much easier. Would never use one while operating in normal conditions though
About the retarder and the bumps it must be the abs, my r480 did the same and i notised it used to do it in the wet conditions. When it got slipery and the wheels started to lock up it desabled the retarder
yep I agree, I used to have this issue regularly when I was still at work, on rough roads or in wet conditions the ABS sensed lock up and disengaged the retarder
The issue with the retarder going off is a safety thing thats tied into the anit lock brakes and stability control. When you hit a big enough bump with the retarder or engine brake on, and especially when wet pavement, the wheel will skid since it drastically slowed down from losing grip or even road contact for that brief moment. So the truck senses that and kills the retarder or engine brake to prevent a skid or jack knife. I know our american trucks will do that and I believe for us its tied with the ABS system.
Hello Stavros and greetings from Trinidad, WI. Thoroughly enjoy your videos. At 11:50, you note that the v8 isn’t quite what she once was. For a relatively derated engine, is this normal, especially after less than 375,000miles and no abnormally heavy hauls? All the best, do keep safe.
Nice truck Stavros. It’s a pity you can’t bring the phone book up in the cluster if you have a Premium Radio. Seems you can with the smaller radios with Bluetooth.
Damn your truck was easy started, i work at a scania dealer/workshop in norway, and most of the scania trucks that are older than 2016 are much harder to get going
@@omursaraslan6316 yeah, they are the most reliable trucks on the market but the glowplugs get old and then they are harder to start, and it also is a bit colder here in norway
I drive 385/55r22.5 tires in the front and I can tell you that you'll have just as many shoulder drops as with 315/70r22.5, regular tires, but it makes the truck more stable and you'll generally have to make fewer corrections. They are more expensive, though, so that's a trade-off. But one well worth it.
@scaniaman2006 R620 as you know im from iran and in iran trucks and cars are the same i mean even truck can go more than 90 km but most of the time they go around 100 to 110 so its little hard for me to think about European trucks are limited
Only two truck brands i want to work on anymore are Volvo for on road work and hauling, And Scania for road construction. MAN and Mercedes dont agree with me anymore, the MAN's i have worked on feel way to stiff and mercs have always felt cheeply made on the inside (have had pieces of interior pop out on not 2 year old models) and in my experience are just not as enjoyable to drive as Volvo and Scania.
Did you ever think about doing vlogs while doing your daily runs? Il love it and iam sure others will do
"I managed to tie it up with a cable tie"
(Readjustable) cable ties are the single most useful piece of equipment a driver can carry. Saved my bacon so many times.
and there's the evidence 4:28
Agreed. I’m a engineer not even a HGV driver and you wouldn’t believe how many times those things have got me out of the s#*t!
Scanias are such amazing trucks, wish we had them here in the states..
I would take a American truck for room but the high ceiling of European trucks are kind of nice I think. I wish Scania come to the US one day. I think there still is a niche market for cabovers in some areas. Especially companies that regularly drive in compact areas such as large cities.
@@DontUputThatEvilOnMe Scania did sell their trucks in the US for a short time between 1985-1992.
@@DontUputThatEvilOnMe I think they'd be very popular for either city deliveries and/or very heavy haulers. Over here, in Sweden the only brands used for lumber, excavation or transport of heavy machinery, is Scania or Volvo. You'll never see an Iveco or Daf hauling lumber, nor with a hook behind the cab for asphalt tubs and gravel beds. I've ever only seen one MAN lumber truck and it was a TGX-35-640. If you need power, Scania and Volvo will always have what you need.
After the Actros, The R is my favourite truck of all time. So envious you get to spend every day in one of these :)
Same!
That is a beast of an engine Stavros...!!! 💪🚛
Just needs the Kesla light bar now 👍
Your videos are very dynamic and its good to see a very original v8 like this, congrats from Brazil !!
I don´t even have a commercial driver's license, and don´t know much about trucks, but I watch your videos before I go to bed, because they are so relaxing and make me tired lol. Anyway peace and have a nice day Stavros.
Nice to see your truck Stavros!
I just got my first job on one of those, gonna be haulin fish across Iceland.
Thanks for the tour!
Nice clean truck inside and out, very well kept sir! 👍
SCANIA - Awsome engineering..love it
nice to see your actual daily drive.
nothing but love for mr stav
jeeeeeeeeeeeesus, that thing is spotless inside, and it's a 14 plate :O the 58 plates that i saw in my company are disgusting inside, even the rental 19 plate we had for 2 weeks. very very nice done keeping it clean
You keep your truck in good order and it's kept pretty clean best way looking after them pays off 👍☘️☘️☘️
Nice looking prime mover. Less (bling) is always more when it comes to a working vehicle. I've had a chance to do a days work in a new shape R500 and you're correct, the auto shift has been quickened up quite a bit, (and the steering lightened). Where I live in SE Queensland, Australia, the G500 is becoming very popular and I see more of them on the road as the weeks go by.
I really love your RUclips channel ....I watch the video every day....
Stavros I'm loving your truck I prefer that type of truck to my one even soldered new Scania V8 s730 series is good I still have the old Scania pal
I like the table! wish we had those over here, I'd love to give one of those things a drive some day never been in a cabover
Very nice! I do love Scania R Streamline!
Once again nice video Stavros! For 600K miles! that is one mint truck,gold in Africa.
I had a Scania 124L 420 HP DC 12 with Electronic diesel control 6 by 2 tag axle..3 over 3 gearbox GRS 900
Very hardy engines these ones,easily clocking 2M kilometres
Lots of appreciation from Kenya!.
Kindly do a video of an Actros 2544/2546 Mp3...or the Actros 2545 Mp4 full auto straight 6 engine please
Best truck review channel so far
Always cool to see the Euro trucks! We definitely need to do a comparison/collaboration video sometime!!!
I to have an enormous dipstick! Great video as always. I miss driving Scania's I find the indicater noise strangely soothing!
Me to and when I'm in a taxi or ok the bus love the indicator sound lol
Nice to see your daily drive mate...
I really enjoy your content, always well delivered & edited...
Hope you don't mind me asking but what cameras do you use?
Btw, Cable ties have got me out of trouble many a time... 😊👍
I knew a driver once upon a time, the dipstick wouldn't reach the oil so he got a longer one😂. Nice truck Stavros👍
Hey Stavros, really great to finally see your daily truck! Also I noticed you have a Monaco plate in the windshield, have you ever driven your truck there? What's the longest journey you've made?
Nice video mate i loved it my favourite truck is scania. Also i like volvo fh16 tough competition between 2 i am a class2 driver atm but in next few months i will be taking class1 under me belt and join the big boys gang. Keep up the good job and video wish you good luck in future
@scaniaman2006 R620 thanls
Awsome vid stavros and i like your truck👍
Hey hi Stavros, like the videos, how about coming down to Australia come and see, test drive what we do .. Roadtrain type 1 and triple Roadtrain over 120t love to have you do a video down under in the outback 😁
thank you for your hard work!
You can also use that bottom step on the front as a bench
Great video! Cheers from Finland!
Nice video👍
Currently driving a '12 Volvo FH 500 tipping truck (mass transport for concrete factories) and came from a company running Scania 450s ('12 and newer)(grocery distribution locally) and seeing this one really made me miss the Scanias...
From the last generation of trucks, Scanias just have a nicer instrument panel and buttons. The '12 volvo's buttons looks like they're made for a toy. I realize they're easy to read and so they're good for fast operation, but I still think they look stupid.
nice ride Stavros, I like it. 👍
You have a realy nice truck stavros with a lot of power 💪💪👍
really nice truck my friend. I like the silver and blue. Love the originality also.
Decent motor there Stavros. You take good care of your truck. Never been a fan of the forklift type steering wheel gizmo. Great video.
what you mean his steering wheel spinner knob? They're great if you do a lot of low speed maneuvering but really and truly shouldn't be used at road speeds for safety reasons. We have one on our old JD tractor and it is great for that kind of purpose. Also have one on my pickup since I carry mail in that truck and have to reach across from the passenger side to the driver side to steer. Makes that kind of work much easier. Would never use one while operating in normal conditions though
For a 2014 the truck still looks good and sounds great.
Great video Stavros What’s your opinion on the new Volvo’s?
Aron Doogan I’ve yet to check it out in the flesh
About the retarder and the bumps it must be the abs, my r480 did the same and i notised it used to do it in the wet conditions. When it got slipery and the wheels started to lock up it desabled the retarder
yep I agree, I used to have this issue regularly when I was still at work, on rough roads or in wet conditions the ABS sensed lock up and disengaged the retarder
I'll keep an eye out for ya on the road...if your passing through Gort, i'll give ya a wave....Keep on Trucking....
Nice and clean R560. Stravos i like too see a video about a Volvo F16 from the late 80,s or early 90,s
Jesus stav 1500 lts you have never to fill up in ira with them tanks . Good vid as always
Stavros . You're getting ready for your new truck , I reckon .!!!
The issue with the retarder going off is a safety thing thats tied into the anit lock brakes and stability control. When you hit a big enough bump with the retarder or engine brake on, and especially when wet pavement, the wheel will skid since it drastically slowed down from losing grip or even road contact for that brief moment. So the truck senses that and kills the retarder or engine brake to prevent a skid or jack knife. I know our american trucks will do that and I believe for us its tied with the ABS system.
Cool truck you drive😊 Im planning to take truck licence this year. Looking forward to drive trucks😊 / Mattias from sweden.
Lycka till😁
@@giffel6098 Tack
Great Video It would be great to see a day in the life of you working
It’s not how long your dipstick is that matters. It’s how you use it.
What’s that filler cap under the passenger door for?
Hello Stavros and greetings from Trinidad, WI. Thoroughly enjoy your videos.
At 11:50, you note that the v8 isn’t quite what she once was. For a relatively derated engine, is this normal, especially after less than 375,000miles and no abnormally heavy hauls?
All the best, do keep safe.
Nice truck Stavros. It’s a pity you can’t bring the phone book up in the cluster if you have a Premium Radio. Seems you can with the smaller radios with Bluetooth.
Which is the best truck out there
6 years of not removing plastic, dang you have more dedication than me, an Asian.
Nice Truck Stavros, which truck do you prefer, the new generation or the older R Series Scanias ??
Cooldudejoe2006 personally I think that the older R series looks better from the outside but I much prefer the interior of the new gen R series
@@calum2403 to me the new gen R look better both inside and out
what is the maximum payload can be train by this truck?
Awesome video
Hie have you ever faced a brake down with your truck
Why do You use MPG, when everything else is in metric?
I spotted you today pulled in at j14 👍👍
CHEERS!!!!!
Great video as usual stavros. I have to disagree with you on the gearbox choice. Much prefer a manual gearbox myself
Are steering knobs legal there? In Finland they are illegal but quite many uses them
Stavros great vlogs why not stick a cb in the daily would make it more fun on the road
Channel 19
What truck were you driving before this one?
Interesting to see your office
Heading for cork direction
Morning Stavros nice job done to your Truck looking sweet 👍What kind of powder is that in your fridge Stav? 🤣 🤣
@@andrewswinton2059 And 🇮🇪
Awesome Truck like Scania...
Do u do many nights out mate. Lovely truck.
Damn your truck was easy started, i work at a scania dealer/workshop in norway, and most of the scania trucks that are older than 2016 are much harder to get going
@@omursaraslan6316 yeah, they are the most reliable trucks on the market but the glowplugs get old and then they are harder to start, and it also is a bit colder here in norway
@@johannesaas8891 Glowplugs on a truck engine?
What rear tire are you using?
A straight 6 is never better than a V8 Stavros..... 😂
Whats the reason for a super single fitment on the front?
mondo odnom he said it’s because you get more wear and tear out of them
R u goin to dunnganon truck run at Granville Sunday 5april
Do you also have a open pipe switch?
ILikeGames No, completely stock
Cool! Is that your truck??
Any chance off you getting it straight piped
R560 driver here to✌️ 8" double stacks and a straight pipe make it purr pretty awesome
Enjoy watching your youtube channel. I feel like want to change my job to be a truck driver like you^^
How do you find the time to do so many vids while holding down a full time job. We will be stavros spotting from now on.
nice to see on road
i like youre videos.. you are good man
Hi Stavropol, liked review of the truck. Does this engine consume oil? In how many kilometres do you change oil?
Why you have cover your plates?
v8 doing 89ks 🙈 my r450 17 plate does 93ks but its a lovely 4x2 mines 10.2mpgs over the last 60k miles
Absolutely agree, forget anything with a manual gearbox 🤣
id say youll get the new s series .
I was thinking of post poning this, until I saw the daily driver...
So you really got me curious on this very... "Mundane" truck :D
so which of the storms we've gotten recently were you driving through?
You own that company?
can i ask, what program you use to edit your videos :) ?
Can u made a New video,,, volvo fh16 750 8x8,,, i Know the function and in cabin
Hey Stavros, great channel sir. I am curious... Do you get and shoulder drop on those super singles? More than you would on a standard Tyre?
I drive 385/55r22.5 tires in the front and I can tell you that you'll have just as many shoulder drops as with 315/70r22.5, regular tires, but it makes the truck more stable and you'll generally have to make fewer corrections. They are more expensive, though, so that's a trade-off. But one well worth it.
I'm your great fan from Iran hope you buy a new generation of scania
I have questions is your truck limited means you cant go faster than 89?
@scaniaman2006 R620 so as you say trucks are limited and drivers can't go faster than that
@scaniaman2006 R620 as you know im from iran and in iran trucks and cars are the same i mean even truck can go more than 90 km but most of the time they go around 100 to 110 so its little hard for me to think about European trucks are limited
I thought you drove a old commar or Bedford LOL
beautifull video /// great
Only two truck brands i want to work on anymore are Volvo for on road work and hauling, And Scania for road construction. MAN and Mercedes dont agree with me anymore, the MAN's i have worked on feel way to stiff and mercs have always felt cheeply made on the inside (have had pieces of interior pop out on not 2 year old models) and in my experience are just not as enjoyable to drive as Volvo and Scania.